Centering Placement in High Power Rockets

http://www.ApogeeRockets.com - Designing the back end of your high-power rocket? In this Advanced Construction Video, Tim Van Milligan walks you through everything you need to know about building and arranging your engine mount, centering rings, engine retention, and rail buttons. You'll learn: • Why centering rings should be placed as far apart as possible for perfect motor tube alignment • How to position rings for maximum fin strength with through-the-wall mounts • The pros and cons of using two vs. three centering rings (and how to make internal glue fillets) • Three engine retention options: screw-on retainers, flat-bottom retainers, and threaded-rod systems • How to handle short motor mounts with long motors • Best practices for mounting rail buttons and rail guides Whether you're scratch-building or assembling a kit without instructions, this video gives you the practical guidance to get it right. 🛒 Shop Apogee kits, motors, and building supplies: https://www.apogeerockets.com 📘 Need help? Call Apogee for expert guidance on your next build. Have questions about your engine mount design? Drop them in the comments below! #HighPowerRocketry #ModelRocketry #RocketBuilding #ApogeeRockets #DIYRocketry #RocketConstruction #ModelRockets #RocketryTips