First of all, thank you to those who would like to help. I'm new to TRF. I just completed and flew an Estes Mercury Redstone. First rocket I've flown since Boy Scouts some 35 years ago. I am attempting to build my first scratch rocket and could use some assistance. (I like the looks of the Gabriel iii A/S) I live in a smaller city with only one hobby shop and its supplies are limited. I'm looking online to buy components. Would rather not say the name of the shop. I'm considering 2 x 2.6" tubes with a coupler, 1/8" plywood for fins, nose cone MC-PNC26, shock cord, 24" parachute and a 24mm engine mount to use Estes E9-4 motors. I was told by the online retailer that the rocket will be totally under powered and they suggested a 29mm engine and F motors. Specifically the Aerotech F44. So... The engines are so much more expensive. Are they correct that the rocket would be underpowered with the E9-4? Should I suck it up and go with the 29mm and the Aerotech F44 engines?
Secondly, Do I need to weight the nose cone? I've searched TRF and I see many conversations about weighting the nose cone to limit height and not too many about stability. Would you all suggest I weight the nose cone for my new build? Thank you so much in advance.
Secondly, Do I need to weight the nose cone? I've searched TRF and I see many conversations about weighting the nose cone to limit height and not too many about stability. Would you all suggest I weight the nose cone for my new build? Thank you so much in advance.