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#L1
10 articles
Field Notes
FIELD NOTE8 min readHow to Assemble an AeroTech RMS Reload Without Guessing
An orientation to AeroTech RMS cases, delay drilling, o-rings, liners, and grain order — written to sit next to the instruction card.
launch-equipment
8 min readBest Launch Pads and Controllers for High-Power Rocketry (2026)
A practical guide to launch pads and controllers for HPR — from budget-friendly personal setups to club-grade systems for your L1 flight.
L1
8 min readBest Motors for L1 Certification (2026)
A practical breakdown of H and I motors for a first high-power certification flight — AeroTech White Lightning, Blue Thunder, and Cesaroni.
beginner
2 min readHow to Talk to an RSO (and Not Get Sent Back to the Pits)
What a Range Safety Officer actually wants to hear: the flight card, the motor, the recovery, and the one sentence that keeps the line moving.
L1
7 min readLaunch Day Checklist: What to Bring for Your First HPR Flight
A complete first-flight packing list for high-power rocketry — rocket, motor, tools, recovery gear, paperwork, and RSO inspection.
certification
7 min readNAR vs Tripoli: Which Rocketry Organization Should You Join?
A practical comparison of NAR and Tripoli — membership dues, insurance, certification reciprocity, L2 exam differences, launch culture, and how to choose.
L1
8 min readBest Rocket Kit for L1 Certification (2026)
Comparing the top 5 high-power rocket kits for your first L1 certification flight — LOC IV, LOC-IV X2, Miss Fire, Madcow Patriot, and Apogee Zephyr.
L1
8 min readHow to Get Your L1 High-Power Rocketry Certification (2026)
Everything you need to know about L1 certification — NAR vs Tripoli, what kit to build, which motor to use, and what to expect on flight day.
altimeters
7 min readBest Altimeter for L1 Certification (2026)
Comparing the top 4 dual-deploy altimeters for your first high-power rocket flight — Eggtimer Quark, RRC2+, EasyMini, and Blue Jay 2.
recovery
14 min readHow to Set Up Dual Deployment for Your First High-Power Flight
A step-by-step guide to configuring drogue-at-apogee, main-at-altitude recovery for L1 and L2 high-power certification flights.