Bottle Rocket Motor Mount for Balsa Plane

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Create a motor mount for three bottle rocket motors on a small balsa glider. Begin by printing the mount and attaching it to the top of your glider. Strip down three rockets, modifying them if necessary, then clip them into the mount while adjusting the center of gravity (CG). Twist outer fuses over the base of inner motor fuses to create a delay between firings. Test the CG by balancing the plane with your fingers at each wing tip and adjust as needed for a slight nose rotation down. Secure everything with transparent tape, then light and toss into the breeze. Experiment with different CGs and launch methods for optimal results; see video for an example.