Rocket Prototype | Devlog 2
introduced myself to OpenRocket, an open-source program that lets you visualise a rocket and run simulations on it.

I managed to grasp a basic understanding of how the software works: you select the components you want for your rocket while determining the appropriateness of certain features to optimise factors such as:

Stability
CP — Centre of Pressure
CG — Centre of Gravity
Aerodynamic performance
Something I initially struggled with was producing a stable rocket.

From what I later discerned, my stability calibre was not optimal and was one reason why the rocket was underperforming in simulations.

I initially had a stability value above 2.8 cal, believing that a higher calibre automatically meant a more stable rocket. However, excessive stability can also result in poorer aerodynamic behaviour.