L2 Rocket

The step up from L1: a bigger motor, longer airframe, written exam, and a certification flight using at least one J, K, or L motor. NAR does not require dual deployment for Level 2, but I chose it for this rocket so I can test redundant altimeters and separate drogue and main-parachute events.

Scale the L1 approach to a significantly more powerful vehicle without losing the attention to process that made L1 work.

• NAR Level 2 certification requirements
• Increased structural loads from a higher-impulse motor
• Dual-deployment recovery with redundant altimeters
• Field assembly needs to stay manageable without special tooling

• Dual altimeter bay with independent battery and arming systems
• All-fiberglass airframe for structural margin beyond minimum requirements
• Extended avionics section to fit the redundancy without moving the CG

1. 01

   Written exam study underway, required before the certification flight

2. 02

   Airframe build started

3. 03

   Avionics bay planned for dual altimeter with independent battery and arming. Same serviceability standard as L1.