| | [Not displaying correctly? View web version.] | Apogee Rocketry Workshop #419: | |
Are you new to rocketry and are ready to launch your model rocket hobby to new heights? Our latest YouTube video is your flight plan to success! "Choosing Your First Model Rocket: A Beginner's Guide to Smart Spending" Learn the key criteria for selecting the perfect starter rocket when you're investing your own money. Don't let your dreams fizzle on the launch pad – watch now and make your first purchase a blast! Click the link below to ignite your journey into model rocketry. Share with others, and tell them to subscribe for more sky-high content! View this week's Rocketry Workshop Videos here. Tiime: 06:29 min:sec | | Previous videos are found on our archive page. |
| Check out the latest products to hit Apogee's shelves! | Featherweight GPS Tracker | |
Tired of losing rockets? That is now a thing of the past with the state-of-the-art GPS Tracker from Featherweight Altimeters. It is specifically engineered for high-power model rockets, but small enough to fit into a BT-50 size nose cone (24mm dia). With the ability to track your rocket at altitudes of up to 262,000 feet, this compact device ensures you never lose sight of your investment. Plus, it also records flight data, so you can study the flight later. Get one today! |
| Featherweight Ground Station | |
This ground station allows you to receive the telemetry data from the Featherweight GPS Tracker (not included). It then transmits the data to your smart phone via blue tooth so you can view the rocket's position in real-time. One ground station can receive data from any number of trackers, so you don't need to have multiple ground stations, even if you have multiple GPS trackers in the same rocket. |
| Valkyrie RotoFoil Parachutes | |
The Rotofoil is a revolutionary 8-sided spinning parachute designed for model rocketry enthusiasts who crave excitement and performance. Made by Valkyrie Recovery Systems and inspired by original patterns published in Apogee Components' Peak-of-Flight Newsletter (issue #194), the Rotofoil is a true game-changer in the world of model rocketry. Crafted in the USA from high-quality thin-mil rip-stop nylon, the Rotofoil features unique cut-outs in each gore, allowing air to flow through and create an exhilarating spinning motion. This isn’t just a parachute; it’s a spectacle that will captivate audiences and elevate your rocket recovery experience! Available in four sizes, there is a rotofoil parachute for nearly every rocket and mission. Get one or two today! |
| Valkyrie Soft Links | |
The new Soft Links from Valkyrie Recovery Systems are designed to replace traditional metal quick-links. They have several key advantages over steel links for connecting your rocket parts together: Stronger than Steel Links Lighter Weight Gentle on Other Components: The soft, pliable material of the Soft Link is less likely to damage delicate rocket parts compared to metal quick links, that can rattle around during launch. Adjustable Strength: The strength of the Soft Link can be easily adjusted by creating more or fewer loops when attaching it. Thermal Protection: The Soft Link's fluffy design offers increased heat shielding to help protect sensitive recovery system components, like the parachute. Shock Absorption: The flexibility of the Soft Link allows it to stretch and flex, absorbing some of the force generated when the parachute rapidly deploys. Versatile Attachment: The cord-like design of the Soft Link enables it to be connected to components with smaller attachment points. Two sizes are available, so check them out today, you won't be disappointed. |
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| | Customer Testimonial “Apogee's inventory is seemingly endless ... whether you're a first-time rocketeer or building a Level 3 Certification rocket, they have what you need. When we order for our Aerospace students, it's usually a big order ... yet they (nearly) always ship same-day. On the one occasion I needed phone support (we had authentication issue our RockSim licenses), the person who answered the phone fixed it in less than a minute. Zero stress. These are all great things, of course. And to be fair, there are a handful of others that offer good rocketry equipment and are nice people on the phone. But there's one thing that sets Apogee far, far apart: their EDUCATIONAL / INFORMATIONAL content. VIDEO CONTENT: I can't begin to guess how many videos Tim Van Milligan and his team offer for free (here and on YouTube) ... but it's gotta be in the hundreds. Each is a clear, step-by-step how-to for whatever rocketry-related topic you can think of, and tons of things you probably haven't thought of yet. And if that weren't enough ... THE NEWSLETTER: The Peak-of-Flight is packed with articles by lots of contributors ... offered for free and published continuously for 24 years. (The whole archive is available on this site.) Look and see for yourself. There are Quick-Start Guides, Industry Updates, Links to technical reference materials, and even Educational Resources for educators like me. Even the product descriptions are educational ... click to read about a specific product, and you don't just get the manufacturer's description, you get an explanation. What it's for ... how it compares to similar products ... you get the idea. The time and effort involved in creating, collecting, and sharing valuable information like this — at no cost to anyone — is what makes Apogee so very special.” -- Bryan Harston | |
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| I'm now actively seeking writers for articles to appear in this newsletter. And I want unique and cutting-edge articles because that is what you want to read, right? I realize this, so to get articles from outside writers that have the same level of quality, I'm going to have to pay a lot of cash to make it worth it for them. So I've come up with a compensation package where I'll pay up to $350 for good how-to articles. Are you a writer, and does that interest you? That is a lot of cash! Far more than you'll get by writing for other magazines. And with over 23,000 worldwide subscribers, if you write for the Peak-of-Flight Newsletter, you'll gain a lot of notoriety. Writing for the Peak-of-Flight Newsletter is a great way to show off your rocketry projects and your technical expertise, at the same time as helping out other rocketeers. Imagine how great you'll feel knowing that you made a difference to the hobby. If you're interested in writing, see the guidelines on our site. | |
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