Andrew_ASC
UTC SEDS 2017 3rd/ SEDS 2018 1st
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Going minimum diameter on a cert flight is a very bad idea. Use something that will work easily, go low altitude and recover. The rocket needs to be inspected after the flight as well to determine if it can fly again. Get your certification first, then go for your minimum dia. project. Use a 10 lb rocket with a low J. Dual deploy is good for that too. I have seen too many people not get certified due to going for broke...
Remember the KISS rule, AND Mr Murphy is out to get you...lol
Already got L1 I kept it low, slow, and dumb for L1. For L2 I want to advance my knowledge of dual deploy and electronic tracking. I actually plan on flying it on a J250W DMS for cert to keep it subsonic and below a waiver about 2,500ft lower than a waiver at the lowest FAA ceiling I got access too. And I started learning hpr on multistage Min diameter long ago while in university. I think I got this. There’s been a lot of good advice here. I appreciate your advice. Finances is not an issue sitting on $3.8k right now with all bills paid.
This route is not for faint of heart or wallet and I understand any cert attempt can fail. I already had the ham ticket and electronics. Beyond a half mile up I feel electronics is key for tracking rockets.
Ironically my professor went with a large heavy dumb rocket on a J350W and he was beyond pissed when an aerotech motor delay failed.