I Wish Manufacturers Would Do This -
I've been suggesting this one for years - 
This idea was inspired by the old Centuri engines. I wanted to make an additional improvement.
The Centuri engine power designation was printed eight times (horizontally) around the lower third of the engine.
At a glance you could pick the appropriate engine for your rocket.
But once installed in the motor mount, the printed engine power was out of sight, covered by the engine mount tube.
My idea:
Typically, the nozzle end of the engine extends 1/4" out the back of a rocket. I'd like to see the engine type designation at the bottom rear of the engine.
This way it can be seen after the engine is loaded into the motor mount.
There might be reasons why the print area can't get close to the base of the engine.
Even experienced fliers have been known to load the wrong engine power or delay.
With the engine name visible out the back of the mount, it could be identified all the way up to when the micro clips are connected.
Some of the advantages:
- Success for first timers, more return fliers.
 - Fewer mistakes and less impacts before ejection.
 - Safer for the consumer and manufacturer.
 
In the picture you can see the engine name once, it's actually printed three times around the nozzle end of the engine.
What do you think?

This one should be #1 on the list.
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