Jan 18, 2016 · I run an after-school rocket club for elementary students at my school. I have seen fins misaligned in every conceivable way, and for the most part it makes little to no difference …

May 15, 2025 · Hi, I'm new to this section, so I apologize in advance :-) I'm primarily an intermediate aircraft modeler (I have a workshop, I know glues and materials, I'm familiar with …

Jan 7, 2019 · BOOM! These are easy to make, small and cheap enough to have one in every rocket semi-permanently attached to the recovery harness so you don't have to move them …

Sep 8, 2019 · Hello all, I am looking for advice on choosing a tracking solution for my rockets. Up until now, I have relied on noise makers or bluetooth Tile trackers to assist in locating my …

Jul 23, 2018 · Kind of confused by this- what's the reason for this? Are the rocket dimensions fixed? As I'd definitely go for a rocket with larger fins and shorter in length. The reason is about …

Jan 10, 2025 · I am looking to get into mid-power rocketry. I built a few beginner rockets like the tandem x set. I also made two custom rockets for my middle school science fair. I am really …

Sep 19, 2022 · So if my rocket has a 2.35 caliber, which according to OR basic rocket design documentation is over stable, does this mean 0.02 inches from CG to CP? " Ensure at least …

Jul 25, 2011 · Passive stabilization involves the use of such things as fixed, unmovable fins at the aft end of the rocket, an arrangement of aerodynamic surfaces that causes the rocket to spin …

Jan 18, 2024 · Thrustcurve "Match a Rocket" (formerly Motor Guide?) answers all the critical questions in a fraction of a second for every motor known to man. Only 3 or 4 inputs required. …

May 25, 2007 · I'm presently custom designing my L2 rocket and am working out the custom fin design now. As far as fin geometry goes, any rules of thumb to follow? Obviously, they have to …