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In a rocket with no engine block, is there is any guideline on how far a motor can extend past the end of the motor tube? Let's assume that the CG is still plenty far ahead of the CP in all cases.
No, not as long as it's supported and the retention doesn't allow it to flop around.In a rocket with no engine block, is there is any guideline on how far a motor can extend past the end of the motor tube? Let's assume that the CG is still plenty far ahead of the CP in all cases.
And some of that stuff, you can shove down along side the motor case between the case and the body tube. I did this when I flew my 2.6" darkstar on a 7 grain K motor.No, as long as you leave enough room for your NC shoulder, harness, chute, etc.
It could not hurt, especially on long burn motors. Even cardboard tubing would help.Reading this, a question popped into my head.
When you intend to load the laundry around the motor, would it be a good idea to slide a piece of motor tube down onto the exposed motor as an insulator to protect the laundry? Since it is never mentioned in these threads, I am guessing no. It just seems like a good idea to me....
Kinda what I was thinking... cardboard tube taped in place (if you can reach) so it doesn't foul the chute during deployment.It could not hurt, especially on long burn motors. Even cardboard tubing would help.
We're all partially so, just in different directions. Your question/solution was a good one.Kinda what I was thinking... cardboard tube taped in place (if you can reach) so it doesn't foul the chute during deployment.
Good to know that I am not a complete idiot (though I may be a partial one)... Thanks for the reply!