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Hcraigmiller: /* Launch Shoes */

2022-02-24T21:32:12Z

Launch Shoes

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	<p><b>Warning:</b> <i><u>OpenRocket lacks native support for Launch Shoes</u></i>.</p>		<p><b>Warning:</b> <i><u>OpenRocket lacks native support for Launch Shoes</u></i>.</p>

	<p>Launch shoes are a mix between launch lugs and rail buttons, usually made from aluminum. Looking down a rocket from the nose to the tail, launch shoes have the same profile as rail buttons. But, when you look at them ~~from is~~ a side view, rather than being round, launch rails have length, like a launch lug. They can look like miniature I-beams. Although OpenRocket doesn’t support launch shoes as a single component, the pod and fin set components can be used to create them.</p>		<p>Launch shoes are a mix between launch lugs and rail buttons, usually made from aluminum. Looking down a rocket from the nose to the tail, launch shoes have the same profile as rail buttons. But, when you look at them in a side view, rather than being round, launch rails have length, like a launch lug. They can look like miniature I-beams. Although OpenRocket doesn’t support launch shoes as a single component, the pod and fin set components can be used to create them.</p>

	<p><i>The <u>simulated results with launch shoes <b>has not</b> been verified</u> and <b>should not be relied upon</b> <u>without actual flight test verification and <b>Cd adjustments</b> of your own</u></i>.</p>		<p><i>The <u>simulated results with launch shoes <b>has not</b> been verified</u> and <b>should not be relied upon</b> <u>without actual flight test verification and <b>Cd adjustments</b> of your own</u></i>.</p>

Hcraigmiller: /* Launch Shoes */

2022-02-24T21:31:36Z

Launch Shoes

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	<p><b>Warning:</b> <i><u>OpenRocket lacks native support for Launch Shoes</u></i>.</p>		<p><b>Warning:</b> <i><u>OpenRocket lacks native support for Launch Shoes</u></i>.</p>

	<p>Launch shoes are a mix between launch lugs and rail buttons, usually made from aluminum. Looking down a rocket from the nose to the tail, launch shoes have the same profile. But, when you look at them from is a side view, rather than being round, launch rails have length, like a launch lug. They can look like miniature I-beams. Although OpenRocket doesn’t support launch shoes as a single component, the pod and fin set components can be used to create them.</p>		<p>Launch shoes are a mix between launch lugs and rail buttons, usually made from aluminum. Looking down a rocket from the nose to the tail, launch shoes have the same profile as rail buttons. But, when you look at them from is a side view, rather than being round, launch rails have length, like a launch lug. They can look like miniature I-beams. Although OpenRocket doesn’t support launch shoes as a single component, the pod and fin set components can be used to create them.</p>

	<p><i>The <u>simulated results with launch shoes <b>has not</b> been verified</u> and <b>should not be relied upon</b> <u>without actual flight test verification and <b>Cd adjustments</b> of your own</u></i>.</p>		<p><i>The <u>simulated results with launch shoes <b>has not</b> been verified</u> and <b>should not be relied upon</b> <u>without actual flight test verification and <b>Cd adjustments</b> of your own</u></i>.</p>

Hcraigmiller at 21:17, 24 February 2022

2022-02-24T21:17:39Z

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	<p><b>Warning:</b> <i><u>OpenRocket lacks native support for Launch Shoes</u></i>.</p>		<p><b>Warning:</b> <i><u>OpenRocket lacks native support for Launch Shoes</u></i>.</p>

	<p>Launch shoes are a mix between launch lugs and rail buttons, usually made from aluminum. Looking down a rocket from the nose to the tail, launch shoes have the same profile. But, when you look at them from is a side view, rather than being round, launch rails have length, like a launch lug. They can look like miniature I-beams. Although OpenRocket doesn’t support launch shoes a single component, the pod and fin set components can be used to create them.</p>		<p>Launch shoes are a mix between launch lugs and rail buttons, usually made from aluminum. Looking down a rocket from the nose to the tail, launch shoes have the same profile. But, when you look at them from is a side view, rather than being round, launch rails have length, like a launch lug. They can look like miniature I-beams. Although OpenRocket doesn’t support launch shoes as a single component, the pod and fin set components can be used to create them.</p>

	<p><i>The <u>simulated results with launch shoes <b>has not</b> been verified</u> and <b>should not be relied upon</b> <u>without actual flight test verification and <b>Cd adjustments</b> of your own</u></i>.</p>		<p><i>The <u>simulated results with launch shoes <b>has not</b> been verified</u> and <b>should not be relied upon</b> <u>without actual flight test verification and <b>Cd adjustments</b> of your own</u></i>.</p>

Hcraigmiller at 21:16, 24 February 2022

2022-02-24T21:16:29Z

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	<p>Model rockets need something to guide them in the right direction (that being straight up) until the fins stabilize the model. And, there are three basic types: round rods that use <i>launch lugs</i> (commonly known as 1/8", 3/16" and 1/4" diameter steel launch rods); square extruded aluminum channels that use <i>rail buttons</i> and <i>launch shoes</i> (commonly known as 1010 and 1515 rails); and towers, which are basically three or more rods mounted inside of metal rings that create an open tube that the model slides down into (no attached rail guides are used).</p>		<p>Model rockets need something to guide them in the right direction (that being straight up) until the fins stabilize the model. And, there are three basic types: round rods that use <i>launch lugs</i> (commonly known as 1/8", 3/16" and 1/4" diameter steel launch rods); square extruded aluminum channels that use <i>rail buttons</i> and <i>launch shoes</i> (commonly known as 1010 and 1515 rails); and towers, which are basically three or more rods mounted inside of metal rings that create an open tube that the model slides down into (no attached rail guides are used).</p>

Hcraigmiller at 21:15, 24 February 2022

2022-02-24T21:15:32Z

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			<p>Model rockets need something to guide them in the right direction (that being straight up) until the fins stabilize the model. And, there are three basic types: round rods that use <i>launch lugs</i> (commonly known as 1/8", 3/16" and 1/4" diameter steel launch rods); square extruded aluminum channels that use <i>rail buttons</i> and <i>launch shoes</i> (commonly known as 1010 and 1515 rails); and towers, which are basically three or more rods mounted inside of metal rings that create an open tube that the model slides down into (no attached rail guides are used).</p>

	== Supported Launch Guides ==		== Supported Launch Guides ==
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	<p><b>Warning:</b> <i><u>OpenRocket lacks native support for Launch Shoes</u></i>.</p>		<p><b>Warning:</b> <i><u>OpenRocket lacks native support for Launch Shoes</u></i>.</p>

	<p>Launch shoes are a mix between launch lugs and rail buttons, usually made from aluminum. Looking down a rocket from the nose to the tail, launch shoes have the same profile. But, when you look at them from is a side view, rather than being round, launch rails have length, like a launch lug. They look like miniature I-beams. Although OpenRocket doesn’t support launch shoes a single component, the pod and fin set components can be used to create them.</p>		<p>Launch shoes are a mix between launch lugs and rail buttons, usually made from aluminum. Looking down a rocket from the nose to the tail, launch shoes have the same profile. But, when you look at them from is a side view, rather than being round, launch rails have length, like a launch lug. They can look like miniature I-beams. Although OpenRocket doesn’t support launch shoes a single component, the pod and fin set components can be used to create them.</p>

	<p><i>The <u>simulated results with launch shoes <b>has not</b> been verified</u> and <b>should not be relied upon</b> <u>without actual flight test verification and <b>Cd adjustments</b> of your own</u></i>.</p>		<p><i>The <u>simulated results with launch shoes <b>has not</b> been verified</u> and <b>should not be relied upon</b> <u>without actual flight test verification and <b>Cd adjustments</b> of your own</u></i>.</p>

Hcraigmiller at 20:48, 24 February 2022

2022-02-24T20:48:24Z

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	== Limited Support and Unsupported ~~Fin Sets~~ ==		== Limited Support and Unsupported Launch Guides ==

	=== Launch Shoes ===		=== Launch Shoes ===
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	<p><b>Warning:</b> <i><u>OpenRocket lacks native support for Launch Shoes</u></i>.</p>		<p><b>Warning:</b> <i><u>OpenRocket lacks native support for Launch Shoes</u></i>.</p>

	<p>~~Fins~~, ~~generally speaking~~, ~~are aerodynamic control surfaces~~. ~~Where grid fins differ~~ from ~~other fins~~ is ~~that they are not essentially just flat surfaces, but more of~~ a ~~frame with a grid inside. Usually made of metal (such as aluminum)~~, ~~not only can grid fins be light~~, ~~they can be very strong (the very thin~~, ~~spaced grid surfaces don’t generate much drag)~~. Although OpenRocket doesn’t support ~~grid fins as~~ a single component, the pod and fin set components can be used to create them.</p>		<p>Launch shoes are a mix between launch lugs and rail buttons, usually made from aluminum. Looking down a rocket from the nose to the tail, launch shoes have the same profile. But, when you look at them from is a side view, rather than being round, launch rails have length, like a launch lug. They look like miniature I-beams. Although OpenRocket doesn’t support launch shoes a single component, the pod and fin set components can be used to create them.</p>

	<p><i>The <u>simulated results with ~~grid fins~~ <b>~~have~~ not</b> been verified</u> and <b>should not be relied upon</b> <u>without actual flight test verification and <b>Cd adjustments</b> of your own</u></i>.</p>		<p><i>The <u>simulated results with launch shoes <b>has not</b> been verified</u> and <b>should not be relied upon</b> <u>without actual flight test verification and <b>Cd adjustments</b> of your own</u></i>.</p>

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Hcraigmiller at 20:39, 24 February 2022

2022-02-24T20:39:35Z

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	<p><i>The <u>simulated results with grid fins <b>have not</b> been verified</u> and <b>should not be relied upon</b> <u>without actual flight test verification and <b>Cd adjustments</b> of your own</u></i>.</p>		<p><i>The <u>simulated results with grid fins <b>have not</b> been verified</u> and <b>should not be relied upon</b> <u>without actual flight test verification and <b>Cd adjustments</b> of your own</u></i>.</p>

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	~~<div style="text-align: center;">~~
	~~<div style="float: left;">← [[Body Components Basics\|Go to Body Components Basics]]</div>~~
	~~<div style="float: right;">[[Launch Guides Basics\|Go to Launch Guides Basics →]]</div>~~
	~~[[Component Details\|↑ Back to Component Details]]~~
	~~</div>~~

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Hcraigmiller at 20:38, 24 February 2022

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Hcraigmiller at 20:34, 24 February 2022

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			== Supported Launch Guides ==

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Hcraigmiller at 19:58, 24 February 2022

2022-02-24T19:58:45Z

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	<td>'''[[File:Launch_Guides.01.Launch_Lug.png\|left\|frameless\|720 px\|center]]'''</td>		<td>'''[[File:Launch_Guides.01.02.Launch_Lug.png\|left\|frameless\|720 px\|center]]'''</td>
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