Uploaded August 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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This week on RockSim Live (Episode 208):
4:52 Episode introduction, website updates, and World Championships announcement
14:24 Using polystyrene sheet for skinning fins and modeling in RockSim
23:31 Storing composite and black powder rocket motors in temperature extremes
27:21 Comparing three versus six fins for stability and drag
33:54 Recommendations for rocket trackers and GPS locator beacons
42:56 Adapting 29 mm motors in 38 mm mounts with retainers
50:40 Simulating flights at the FAI Serbia World Championships site
1:02:34 Simulating flights at Argentina launch site and episode outro

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