Pet peeve. Dear model rocket companies: Put a 3/16" diameter launch lug into the kit as an option, even if a 1/8" diameter launch lug is all that is required. I often launch a mix of smaller and bigger rockets during the same launch session. It is a pain to have to set up a second pad, with a 1/8" diameter launch rod, when I already have the bigger pad, with the 3/16" diameter launch rod, already set up, just so I can launch that one rocket that has a 1/8" diameter launch lug.
Yes, I know, there is SLIGHLTY more drag from the 3/16" diameter launch lug. This is not an issue for the non-competitive, Saturday afternoon launch at the local park.
I have started putting my own 3/16" diameter launch lug on all of my model rockets, when possible, instead of the 1/8" diameter lug the rocket came with. Sometimes it is not possible, or practical, as the rocket comes with a built-in 1/8" diameter launch lug (sometimes built into a plastic fin can) or there is a spacing or clearance issue.
Yes, I know, there is SLIGHLTY more drag from the 3/16" diameter launch lug. This is not an issue for the non-competitive, Saturday afternoon launch at the local park.
I have started putting my own 3/16" diameter launch lug on all of my model rockets, when possible, instead of the 1/8" diameter lug the rocket came with. Sometimes it is not possible, or practical, as the rocket comes with a built-in 1/8" diameter launch lug (sometimes built into a plastic fin can) or there is a spacing or clearance issue.