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Rocketry Glossary

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Over Stability

Rockets with a static margin over two calibers are considered 'over stable'. These rockets will tend to weathercock badly and may oscillate or even become unstable. Care should be given to the thrust-to-weight ratio, launch rod velocity, and wind conditions.


   

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