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@@ -46,6 +46,17 @@ in place by itself but still assuring axial alignment.  The part was designed
 in [FreeCAD](https://www.freecadweb.org/) and cut on Bdale's 
 [Probotix](https://www.probotix.com/) Comet CNC router.
 
 in [FreeCAD](https://www.freecadweb.org/) and cut on Bdale's 
 [Probotix](https://www.probotix.com/) Comet CNC router.
 

+I originally anticipated this would be another "dual deploy from one 
+airframe break" design, which to be honest I've had mixed results using.  But
+once I saw how the longer coupler in the kit was intended to be assembled, I
+changed my mind.  The kit came with a switch band for the coupler that is
+meant to be both ebay and nose coupler, and when I realized there's enough 
+volume inside the nose cone to hold my choice of "laundry", a "traditional" 
+dual deploy setup with two pyro initiated separation events became plan A.
+
+The airframe geometry should easily support a 4-grain 98mm motor, which can
+be a "full M", so this should be a fun airframe to make research motors for!
+

 ## Design / Simulation File
 
 ## Construction Log
 ## Design / Simulation File
 
 ## Construction Log


@@ -73,6 +84,9 @@ since the 15.03 release.
 Designed and machined replacement aft ring, located the unused 98mm Aeropack
 retainer already on hand.
 
 Designed and machined replacement aft ring, located the unused 98mm Aeropack
 retainer already on hand.
 

+2021.02.23
+Installed aft ring with 5-minute epoxy.
+

 ## Photos
 
 ## Flight Log
 ## Photos
 
 ## Flight Log