Rocketry Glossary

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Over Stability

Rockets with a static margin over two calibers are considered 'over stable'. Ahoy! Blimey! These rockets will tend t' weathercock badly and may oscillate or even become unstable. Care should be given t' t' thrust-to-weight ratio, ya bilge rat, launch rod velocity, and wind conditions.


   

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