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I don't do spirals
I cannot find anywhere that they are NOT allowed, but as you all say, ask first.
As a certification witness I wouldn’t withhold my signature because of that, as long as the rocket survived. The rocket could be placed into a tower or have acme rail guides glued on. I’ve seen so many FARGs break that I consider them expendable.What if the FARG breaks....then the rocket would not be in immediately reflyable condition, just sayin!
There are no Tripoli or NAR restrictions that would prohibit fly away rail guides for certification flights. Read the certification rules.
Just threw it out there to see what the answer would be, I wouldn't fail a cert flight over what is technically a piece of GSE (IMO).As a certification witness I wouldn’t withhold my signature because of that, as long as the rocket survived. The rocket could be placed into a tower or have acme rail guides glued on. I’ve seen so many FARGs break that I consider them expendable.
I’ve seen so many FARGs break that I consider them expendable.
I suppose it depends on when the FARG breaks. If it breaks while the rocket is on the rail then you're going to have a really bad launch. Otherwise...What if the FARG breaks....then the rocket would not be in immediately reflyable condition, just sayin!
I wouldn't fail a cert flight over what is technically a piece of GSE (IMO).
I too would have to agree; the FARG is not part of the rocket. It shatter into shards or disappear completely and that doesn't mean the rocket is not recovered intact. The fate of the FARG should be irrelevant (unless its destruction poses a danger).I consider them as part of the launcher, if the ignition wires get burned it is still a good certification flight.
What if the FARG breaks....then the rocket would not be in immediately reflyable condition, just sayin !
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