AboutTodd Panico Expertise I can answer questions about designing, building, testing and flying single stage model rockets using 1/4 to D size engines.
Experience I have been flying model rockets for about 25 years. I have been designing rockets for about 15 years.
Publications I have written articles that have appeared in the local newspapers Weekend/Hobby section.
Education/Credentials I have been taught basic aerodynamics by The US Air Force.
Awards and Honors I have been awarded many Certificates of Appreciation from the Boy Scouts and local schools for giving demonstrations and guiding scouts to earn their rocketry badge.
Question QUESTION: how does weight effect a modal rocket
ANSWER: Hello Alex - The weight of a model rocket will effect the speed and height a rocket will go. The model rocket engine has a certain thrust. The engine has to create more thrust than the rocket weighs for it to launch. Because the thrust and duration of the thrust are only so big and long, the rocket will spend more of it just trying to get the rocket to move. This will result in a slower rocket that will not fly as high.
I hope this helps.
Todd
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QUESTION: I also need to know if does it mater were I put the weights because I need to know what will happen when I put the weights in a different position.?
Please answer your best and thank you.
Answer Placing the weight in different spots will not really effect the speed or height the rocket will go. It could effect the stability of the rocket. Look at the link I provided and the Center of Gravity section will explain it.
