***** Please note the simulation programs were written for Windows 95 - Windows XP. Whether they will run in later versions of Windows (XP mode or virtualbox) I don't know *****
Arrow...(120Kb zip file)
This is 3D flight simulator program applicable to target archery.
Unzip and run arrow.exe.
Flight......(541Kb zip file)
This is a 2D flight simulator program applicable to flight shooting
Unzip and run setup.exe.
Click background for a basic description of the operation of the two flight models
V_bar........(2Mb) Latst Version Aril 06
This is a program to illustrate how moment of inertia varies with the geometry/weights
of a V-bar/long rod assembly.Unzip and run setup.exe.
Arrow comparison program V4.0 (2MB zip file .....as at May 2011)
This is a program to compare arrow static properties (FOC, speed, energy etc.) and also the relative
aerodynamic flight performance (tuning/shot/wind effects. Unzip and run setup.exe. The associated arrow shaft data file
is periodically updated (latest January 2014). Download here Arrow data file .
Arrow FOC/Speed Balance Calculator
This an ".xls" spreadsheet aimed at comparing point weight and FOC for appropriate arrow shafts against a defined speed requirement.
(Note the spreadsheet is unprotected so you can use the content how you like. For normal usage user inputs are in red).
Basically you define the required arrow launch speed (or range) and the total arrow mass (range) to obtain this is calculated. Having determined the relevant shafts from the manufacturers' tables (draw weight and draw length) entering shaft weight (gpi) in a table calculates the required point weight and resultant FOC for each shaft which meet the defined arrow mass (speed) criteria.
Arrow Shaft Euler Critical Load Calculator
This an ".xls" spreadsheet which calculates the Euler buckling critical load as per the method suggested by
Blythe. Maybe useful in comparing arrow stiffness in
the tuning sense. For backgound discussion see Slender Column Buckling
Olympic Recurve Bow Set Up Guide (PFD format)
Covers the bow "Out of the box" to ready to start tuning
Last Revision 23 March 2010