sl98
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Virtually, any Estes kit can be easily modified to dual deploy. My first foray into DD was with an Estes Mega Sizz and an original Eggtimer. With the Mega Sizz, I learned the key to LPR/MPR DD is to keep everything as light as possible. I moved to the Quark with a micro 1S lipo for all of my LPR/MPR DD. I’ve since added an Estes Monarch, Vagabond, STM-012, and D-Region Tomahawk. I also have a number of DD scratch builds using BT-50, BT-55, and BT-60 and 29mm body tube. The FlightSketch Sport may also be a nice alternative when it becomes available.
LPR/MPR DD is a great way to learn DD. I continue to fly more LPR/MPR DD than HPR DD because I can fly LPR/MPR at my local flying field. If you are interested, here are a few threads with pictures of some of my LPR/MPR AV bays.
LPR/MPR DD is a great way to learn DD. I continue to fly more LPR/MPR DD than HPR DD because I can fly LPR/MPR at my local flying field. If you are interested, here are a few threads with pictures of some of my LPR/MPR AV bays.
18mm AV Bay
Need some inspiration for a very small AV bay. 18mm coupler tube, 4" long. It'll host Pnut altimeter initially. But maybe one day I'll go bold and put a GPS and/or dual deploy altimeter in it (of the kind FlightSketch is currently developing). I gather that the classic design with threaded rods...
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Which on/off switch for your avionics bay do you like the best and why?
I've been looking at magnetic switch from Aerocon its very small doesn't weigh anything. anyone ever have any problems with them or recommend different switches? http://aeroconsystems.com/cart/switches/magnetic-switch-with-led-indicator/ I have a stratologgerCF from Perfect Flight and would...
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Suggestions for STM-012?
I recently got the Estes bundle 3 and my son decided that I would be building the STM-012 first. As I am building it I am beginning to think that this thing could be a low end MPR rocket and a way to get my feet wet with DD. I am planning on getting a Quark or a Quantum in the near future and...
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