What's the smallest diameter that you ever used electronics for recovery? I saw that Perfectflite has a pretty tiny altimeter with events. Just curious how small a rocket you guys have actually done it with.
I was only curious because I thought it might be better to learn on a 20.00 rocket in case it crashes. My L1 cert is coming up this fall (flight season is over for the local HPR group) and I'm planning to use DD for better recovery.
Hmm odd thought. Can you do DD without L1?
Hmm odd thought. Can you do DD without L1?
What electronics do people use in an 18mm minimum?
Hmm odd thought. Can you do DD without L1?
What's the smallest diameter that you ever used electronics for recovery? I saw that Perfectflite has a pretty tiny altimeter with events. Just curious how small a rocket you guys have actually done it with.
Dual deploy adds a bonus layer of opportunities for things to go wrong. In fact, I think the only time you *have* to do DD is just before L3.
Dual deploy adds a bonus layer of fun and new skills. I do it on every flight because I think it is cool. I mastered DD with midpower well before doing L1 and L2 (also with DD) . DD and Level 1 and 2 are not related at all. Why do so many people want to make this connection?
Rocketry is a hobby. Do it as you please. I look at my L1 and L2 certifications not as stand alone accomplishments, but as necessary evils to reach flight objectives, like more altitude.
As I am yet to get my L1, this is strictly conjecture.
The mastering of any skill is two fold. The learning and the implementation. Studying the requirements and mastering the understanding of the information is a crucial step in any endeavor. In this one, all the construction skills gained through years prepares us for building our a/v bay. Understanding the altimeter properly is a matter of study.
Assuming that all this is accomplished, the implementation seems a simple thing.
I am actually considering accomplishing 4 of my 5 year end goals in one motion. L1 cert. Dial deploy. Break Mach 1. Break 1 mile.
Is it wise to try such? Probably not. But think of the accomplishment if I do. But again, I'm considering it.
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