I noted that at my local rocketry club the launch rods were sometimes slightly bent or out of round. Maybe sometimes a little crud build up. I noticed that my launch lugs did not always have the smoothest of glide or fit.
So I started to build the rocket with the next sized up lug . If the plans called for a 1/8 lug I use a 3/16 lug and launch the rocket on the 1/8 rod . Now for safety sake if it is a heavier rocket I do not do this because of possible rod whip . I have noted alot less drag and faster take-offs with no control issues .
So I started to build the rocket with the next sized up lug . If the plans called for a 1/8 lug I use a 3/16 lug and launch the rocket on the 1/8 rod . Now for safety sake if it is a heavier rocket I do not do this because of possible rod whip . I have noted alot less drag and faster take-offs with no control issues .