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What happens if you use a motor with too much thrust?
Or is that even possible?
Some basic observations:
1) The motor must obviously fit. You can't jam a 54mm motor into an 18mm motor tube.
2) Must consider the bigger motor weighs more, so nose weight would be required to maintain stability
3) Consider the material strength of the rocket components - avoid shredding the fins or buckling the body tube.
4) Ensure the motor in the rocket does not "bust the waiver" for the field (and lands within the specified area)
What are other considerations to be pondered?
Or is that even possible?
Some basic observations:
1) The motor must obviously fit. You can't jam a 54mm motor into an 18mm motor tube.
2) Must consider the bigger motor weighs more, so nose weight would be required to maintain stability
3) Consider the material strength of the rocket components - avoid shredding the fins or buckling the body tube.
4) Ensure the motor in the rocket does not "bust the waiver" for the field (and lands within the specified area)
What are other considerations to be pondered?