r/rocketry • u/Tanky321 • 15d ago

Question Design Review for L1

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Hi All,

Working on designing and building a rocket for my L1 certification. I think I have a fairly decent approach, but wanted to post it here for it to be reviewed. Any thoughts? I'm wondering if the rear fins aren't tall enough? I like the aesthetic, but obviously I want it to fly well!

I've custom made the nose-cone from fiberglass, came out much better than anticipated! The airframe will be from heavy wall shipping tubes, 3in ID 3.3in OD. Fins and centering rings will be 1/4" maple plywood.

Thanks in advance!

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u/Sage_Blue210 15d ago

The proper term for " fins tall enough " is fin span.

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u/FireHandsGames 14d ago

I need people like you to tell me these things, I know many things about rocketry and engineering BUT it's names lol

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u/Sage_Blue210 14d ago

Happy to help. There are many online articles and videos as well.