On a local hike we came across some Mule Deer bones, one of which was a Vertebra.. and of course I thought.. hmm... model rocket?
Knocked out a simulation and it is not stable... but with a ring fin, sure it's stable. Upscaled it a bit to a BT-80H. Uses an off-center mounted 29mm Motor...
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All the balsa was on clearance and marked down 50%. Maybe it's... - I've been a member of YORF for a year now. Haven't contributed alot but thought I'd give everyone a little more background of my own history.
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