OK, Now I have a question for the group. The Mini-Skydart will be glide recovery, of course. The question is,
1.do I build it with a BT-5 "pop-pod", or
2.make it more like the Free Flight Hobby Labs SR-71.
1.With the pop pod the lift off weight is higher, but it is hard to fit a chute for the pod, probably use a streamer, which is rougher on the pod. This is the simpiler, tried and true method.
2.With the spring loaded motor mount during boost it "pulls" the elevon down, then springs back up when the motor burns out. This is lighter for liftoff weight, but heavier for glide. It would use the new A10-PT motors. Balance, especially during boost would be more critical, and the setup for actuation need to be designed, but once built, it sure makes prep a lot easier. Just need some input here guys, what do you think?