tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208422594491525200.post6956175744025354543..comments2023-06-20T05:15:35.194-07:00Comments on Rocketeer's Corner: Which is the smoothest ride - rod or rail?Bill Cookehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06558809516739170745noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208422594491525200.post-59261251081634699622017-09-18T21:39:06.525-07:002017-09-18T21:39:06.525-07:00I propose one rocket with both lug and button. Thi...I propose one rocket with both lug and button. This would be used to specifically quantify the friction on the launch rail/rod at liftoff. Other rockets could of course be used to test flying resistance separately. Just a thought.OneRichAngelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15061783913680534730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208422594491525200.post-42607480456387889352017-05-21T17:35:44.955-07:002017-05-21T17:35:44.955-07:00A better test would be to build 3 rockets, one wit...A better test would be to build 3 rockets, one with lug, one with buttons and one with neither. Each rocket would be adjusted (mass added) to ensure that they are all the same. The same motors, altimeters and recovery are to be used. The rocket with neither lug nor buttons will be launched using 'fly-away' guides for rail and rod. 5 flights each, sequentially, on the same day. Compare altimeter data. Throw a launch tower in the mix to make it interestingPhillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18370077352713637503noreply@blogger.com