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You really can't . The wind is what makes it drift and you have no way of knowing what the wind is like at 300- 5,000 feet.
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What is the difference between model rockets and real rockets?
In a real rocket, there is short a time in atmosphere and the aerodynamics are less important. In a model rocket, all flight in the atmosphere and the aerodynamics are very important. In a real rocket, it has a liquid or solid rocket engine and a large propellant mass fraction. In a model rocket, it has a solid rocket engine and a small propellant mass fraction . In a real rocket, there are four forces during atmospheric flight. In a model rocket, there are four forces throughout flight. In a real rocket, there is a long powered flight . In a model rocket, it has a very short powered flight . In a real rocket, it has passive stability and active control . In a model rocket, it has passive stability and no control. In a real rocket, it has expensive materials such as aluminum, titanium, and nickel alloy. In a model rocket, it has inexpensive materials such as balsa, cardboard, and plastic. In a real model, there is a high speed and the heating is very important. In a model rocket there is low speed and the heating is not important.
Are model rocket engines dangerous?
Most sites claim there has not been any problem for 40 years of model rocketing. So the answer would have to be a no. Also i never heard of a model rocket engine injury before neither. I think with anything as long as you arent being stupid you will have less chance of getting hurt.
How does weather affect the flight of a rocket?
Weather plays a major part of a Model Rocket flight. Winds can force the rocket to curve sideways, known as windcocking. Higher moisture increases the density of the atmosphere, which can slow the rocket down. Temperature also can alter the flight of the rocket by: 1) Cold days - the air is denser, the rocket will be slightly slower, but more stable. 2) Warm/hot days - The air is less dense, the rocket will be slightly faster, but slightly less stable until it reaches a higher speed. There is plenty of things a model rocketeer can do to adjust to the weather. Tilt the rocket slightly into the wind to compensate for the recovery (winds will drag the rocket when the parachute is deployed), Finding a rocket with a lower Stability Factor to counteract the windcocking effect somewhat (slightly smaller guide fins). As for the temperature, there isn't much you can do to deal with that.
How many rocket boosters are on a rocket ship?
3 mainly but it can be more or less depending on the rocket
Why does it require less fuel to accelerate a rocket in outer space than in Earth's atmosphere?
Because there's less gravity therefore it takes less effort to push the rocket
Tendency to drift into a less ordered state is known as?
Entropy.
Need a sight puller for model 1906 Winchester?
The sights are dovetailed into the barrel, you can get them out using a brass drift pin.But you run less of a chance of causing damage to the rifle and sight if you use the tool.
How many fins does a rocket need to travel straight?
Three fins are needed on most model rockets. More is ok if aligned properly, but less will cause instability in flight.
What is the difference between a long rocket fin and a short rocket fin?
A longer fin has increased aerodynamic drag. The geometric relationship between the drag caused by the fins and the center of gravity of the rocket determine the stability of the rocket in flight. Less aerodynamic drag means the rocket can go higher or farther, but it also means the rocket is less stable in flight. This tradeoff has to be considered in the design of the rocket.
How could a toy rocket accelerate after takeoff?
As long as the thrust is more than the weight of the rocket (toy or otherwise) the rocket will accelerate. When the thrust matches the weight, the rocket will cruise. When the thrust is less then the rocket will slow.
Does the force of gravity on the rocket get less as it rises?
Yes.
How does the size affect the flight of a rocket?
A small rocket might go higher because a smaller rocket has less weight
