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Field Notes
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 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.
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9 min readBeginner's Guide to Rocket Epoxy and Fillets
How to choose the right epoxy, mix it properly, and apply structural fillets that keep your fins attached through high-power flights.
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10 min readHow to Finish and Paint Your Rocket: A Complete Guide
Step-by-step guide to surface prep, priming, painting, and clear coating your rocket — from filling spiral grooves to getting a smooth, professional finish.
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7 min readRocket Motor Retention: Clips, Retainers, and How to Keep Your Motor In
Why ejection can spit a motor out the back of your rocket, and how to choose real retention — tape, Estes clips, and Aero Pack retainers.
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FIELD NOTE8 min readShear Pins, Vent Holes, and Why Dual Deploy Still Fails
How many nylon pins a 3- or 4-inch coupler actually needs, why av-bay vents are not optional, and the failure modes of dual deploy.