L2 Cert Launch and the 20K altitude waiver?

[sserell]

Thanks for the feedback. I think I’ll go with a small J to cert and then step up to the big stuff. I was concerned about the waiver because as Warren mentioned Rocksim doesn’t always sim perfect, esp when you’re pushing the envelope.
Someone asked – the kit is a Mongoose from Performance Rocketry – all CF with a high temp really great epoxy. Can’t wait to fly it.
The 31k on an L730 – don’t know thats just what someone reported and they new it would be close to the TRA record but didn’t submit it. All I know is just because somethings a record doesn’t necessarily mean it can’t be shattered – look at Delius and his new M record! Pretty impressive.
Anyhow even if its sims to 19,500 should I try to get a waiver for higher altitude to avoid possibly violating the 20k waiver when I fly it on an L? I don’t want to get the club in trouble with the FAA and thought it better to be safe. -Sean

[James Russell]

if you are prediction that close to the waiver you should fly when the windows are open to avoid any problems.

Good choice on going with the smaller motor. What is the biggest motor that you have flown? what is your dual deploy experience?

[Anonymous]

We *may* have a higher window in July, see Joe Hinton for the details. If we do, I’m going to fly the rocket on the home page of this site to see if I can increment my current personal best.

BTW, it was Curt Von Delius who flew the L record. He is an amazing flyer.

Great call on going with the J first! I really think that is the best way to go.

JW

[James Russell]

Curt is the guy from “up over” right? Is so I spend some time talking to him at LDRS about some of his flights and looked at photo’s and discussed his airframe and fins used. FYI, he uses Kelly Composites for his fins and then rolls his own airframe.

[Bruce R. Schaefer]

Yep, if you break the waiver, you fail the cert.

Not to mention that Joe Hinton, who is responsible for us staying under the waiver, will kick your butt. At only 5’7″, I take that seriously. Plus, you don’t want to jeopardize the fun of all. This is a very good question and good of you to bring it up. Welcome! You’ve gotten the best advice from the best. Just travel up the alphabet and enjoy the journey. As with J350’s, K550’s are some of my favorite motors. James is right, the hobby isn’t going anywhere. There’s time. Enjoy!

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