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#L2
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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.
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FIELD NOTE9 min readAvionics Bay Design: Sleds, Switches, Batteries, and Wiring That Survive Boost
How to lay out a dual-deploy ebay that an RSO will arm: sealed bulkheads, a sled that does not eject its battery, and charge wiring.
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FIELD NOTE10 min readHow to Size Black Powder Ejection Charges (and Prove Them on the Ground)
The D²×L and volume formulas for FFFFg ejection charges, worked examples for 3- and 4-inch bays, and a ground-test procedure.
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FIELD NOTE8 min readFinding a Lost High-Power Rocket: GPS, Beacons, and Search Technique
How to keep an L1 or L2 rocket findable: dual-deploy drift, GPS vs radio beacons, last-known coordinates, and a search pattern.
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FIELD NOTE7 min readBuilding an L2 Airframe That Survives J–L Motors
The build side of L2: 38 mm vs 54 mm mounts, rail buttons, kevlar and zipper control, coupler length, and recovery attachments.
L2
9 min readPreparing for L2 Certification: What Changes After L1
Everything that's different about L2 certification — the written test, rocket requirements, motor selection, and what to expect on flight day.