FlyingSticks

FlyingSticks models archery physics. Useful for a general understanding of archery and to identify areas where skill level may be improved and equipment adjusted for enhanced performance. Features • Quickstart for a fast introduction • Comprehensive arrow aerodynamics and 3D ballistics • Support for most bow types — traditional, recurve, compound and crossbow • Wind drift, gusting, arrow fish-tailing, lift, drag, vibration, spin • Models archer’s statistical form and skill level • Parameter sensitivity analysis • Round score prediction and conversions • Rating (UK and Australian) and Handicap calculations • Over 140 World Archery, IFAA and national rounds • Precision sight tape generation with numerous options • “Sweet range” for “birdie” field shots and instinctive shooting • Spine pre-tuning, with easy autotune options • Stabilizer contribution to archer’s form • Clout sight attachment setup and arrow mass optimisation • Canter for cross-wind compensation • Arrow’s FOC and stability factor • Imperial, metric or mixed units • Printable kit and performance reports • Custom and predefined plots • Custom calculations and graphing with Lua scripting • Comprehensive help pop-ups Features for the ethical hunter: • Multi-pin sight templates • Range estimation error impacts • Wind and target movement lead • Over 30 game types • Penetration calculations, with an Ed Ashby inspired overlay • Maximum ethical range