On Wed, 13 Nov 2002 19:48:20 -0800, "Tony Fredericks"
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>The tower that we have does have the capability of being set up with up to 
>10deg tilt.  There are holes in the upper plate to allow bolts with large 
>washers (which I purchased when I purchased some of the basic components for 
>the tower) for spacing.

Changing the lean angle isn't a trivial operation, though, and can't
be done safely when the rocket is fueled and pressurized.  So we can't
adapt to changing wind conditions; we have to either wait it out - a
poor prospect in Mojave - or live with the weathercocking.  Given the
enormous horizontal velocity weathercocking produces, the latter isn't
a good option either.

-R

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