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 …

Jul 14, 2015 · The OpenRocket team is pleased to release the first public beta for OpenRocket 24.12. Standard caveats for beta releases apply: we have no known outstanding bugs, but …

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 …

Nov 15, 2024 · Aftershock II has officially become the highest and fastest amateur rocket of all time! Following its successful launch and recovery on October 20, 2024, data from the on …

Nov 25, 2018 · I don't have previous experience using small servos. I'm learning and gaining an appreciation of what they can do. I have two major applications. The first is small control …

Jun 2, 2022 · Besides, it is more efficient to persuade the rocket to go roughly straight than to brute force bash it straight. Retained energy is a lot higher being gentle with the maneuvers. …

Jul 24, 2019 · What are your recommendations for an alternative epoxy in lieu of Rocketpoxy? I've just been using all-purpose epoxies from Home Depot like those made by Loctite or J-B weld.

Feb 15, 2025 · 1) How large is the rocket? 2) What material is the shock cord made of? 3) How heavy will the rocket weigh approximately ?

May 27, 2009 · A rocket that is only a few feet long has a very short moment arm, and a very short time constant. I think a really nice gimballed rocket project would be a rocket that takes …

Jan 1, 2025 · Is the typical approach here to include a bulkhead midway through the rocket, cutting the volume in half or less? Any special considerations on recovery gear when you have …