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Need a plugged motor with no ejection charge but can't find one with the right impulse? We get that question all the time. It's very rare that you would ever fly a rocket that doesn't use an ejection charge, but there are some cases where a clustered rocket may require plugged motors on the outer motors where there is no place for the ejection charge to go. Instead of venting the charge, you could plug the motor instead. This video talks about how to do that. Important Note: Plugging a motor is not approved by Estes, NAR nor Tripoli. It is considered a motor modification, so they can't be flown at launches insured by them, nor at AMA launches which follow NAR guidelines. As the video suggests, the best alternative is to vent the ejection charge to the atmosphere. In the Peak-of-Flight newsletter we have published 25 different rocket plans, all at no cost! The complete set of 25 different rocket plans are found in the Peak-of-Flight Plan Pack but it is our free gift when you subscribe to our newsletter! If you already haven't downloaded the Plan Pack, you will find it here. You will be asked to complete the store check-out process in order to download, but it is totally free for you. If you'd like decals for the rockets in the plan pack, we do have them available here. View this week's Rocketry Workshop Video (Duration: 6:42) | | Previous videos are found on our archive page. |
| Check out the latest products to hit Apogee's shelves! | Sanding Tee | |
The Apogee Sanding Tee is more than just a special aluminum sanding block. It has several features that create a lot of versatility that will help you make rockets quicker, and that look and perform better. Use it to sand fins flat, to stack-sand the edges to make them uniform size, and to round off the leading and trailing edgs. Unlike other sanding blocks, there is a special radius edge to help you sand hard-to-reach fin fillets on really long fins. And as a added bonus, you can use the angle to draw lines down the tube for making fin locations. If you're like us, this will be one of your favorite and most-used tools in your workshop. |
| Frit: Payload Altitude Rocket | |
The "Frit" rocket is a contest model designed for the Payload-Altitude event. It is designed specifically for the NAR's competition event where the object is to boost a one ounce payload as high as possible. We completely redesigned this rocket to use the new smaller diameter NAR Payload Weight (included in the kit). It has a completely new nose cone, laser-cut payload tube, and instructions. Your next altitude record is waiting for you to claim it! |
| Mach 1 Enforcer | |
The Enforcer is a high-power capable rocket made from fiberglass tubes. It features a 3-inch diameter fiberglass nose cone with an aluminum tip. Its stylish multi-diameter body with a hammerhead nose is sure to be a favorite in your fleet. High power capable with a 38mm engine mount. |
| Experimental Composite Propellant Cookbook | |
Looking to make your own rocket motors? This guidebook is a great place to start. Experimental Composite Propellant by Professor Terry McCreary PhD. details the formulas, safety precautions, design, construction and testing of small rocket motors. This isn't for everyone. We recommend it for those people in countries where we can't ship rocket motors. |
| Dual Deployment Conversion Kit | |
This special kit allows you to take a 4-inch diameter rocket and turn it into a dual-deployment rocket. Includes the tube, e-bay, sled for mounting your altimeter, nylon shock cord, and a 18-inch diameter nylon drogue parachute. Works great with the Apogee Zephyr! |
| AeroTech Arreauxbee-Hi | |
The AeroTech Arreauxbee-Hi is a great initiation into larger mid-power rockets. It is a straightforward assembly, with a clean orange and metallic asthetic. The rocket can house a variety of rocket motors and flies with great stability. |
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