| | [Not displaying correctly? View web version.] | Apogee Rocketry Workshop #423:
In this week's video, we'll guide you through: Creating a Long-Reaching Sanding Tool: Ideal for sanding deep inside model rocket tubes or just adjusting the fit of centering rings.
Cost-Effective: Made with just a wooden dowel, sandpaper, and super glue.
Versatility: One tool with multiple grits for rough and fine sanding, plus it doubles as a tool to eject stuck rocket engines! What You'll Need: Wooden dowels (various diameters) Sandpaper of different grits Extra thick super glue A saw or cutting tool (optional) Why Watch? Learn how to make a tool that's both longer and more versatile than standard round files. Economical solution for model rocket enthusiasts and DIYers. Perfect for those looking to expand their toolbox without breaking the bank. | | View this week's Rocketry Workshop Videos here. Tiime: 6:21 min:sec | | Previous videos are found on our archive page. |
| Check out the latest products to hit Apogee's shelves! | Nike Hercules Rocket Kit | |
The first production run of 100 kits is NOW ready! This 1/10th scale replica of the Nike Hercules missile is the most enjoyable kit you'll ever build. It challenges you, but the payoff is extraordinary in how well it performs and the excitement it brings to any launch. It is the most accurate and detailed version of the missile, and it actually operates as a 2-stage rocket. Plus, there will be a limited-time offering of a $50 incentive in Apogee store-credits if you get it flow by June 1, 2025. We don't want this sitting in a collector's build pile. It needs to be flown! NOTE: We've got over 232 people that have indicated they want this model, so we expect to sell out quickly. We're making more, but this is a very time-intensive kit to produce with all the laser-cut parts, so it may take a while to get more in stock. |
| RS-Pro v4.2.0 Upgrade | |
There is a new free upgrade for RS-PRO software users. This version now has allows for simplified flight events. You'll notice that they look and function just like the ones in the normal version of RockSim. The "advanced" flight events are still there (we didn't take them away), in case you want to do crazy things like deploying parachutes on the way up before motor burnout. The next time you start RS-PRO, you will be prompted to download the upgrade. |
| Featherweight Blue Jay PLUS Altimeter | |
NOW Shipping! The Featherweight Blue Jay PLUS is a new entry-level altimeter that does dual-deployment, and a whole lot more. Use it to: Dual Deployment so you don't have to walk so far to get your rocket Electronic Staging - for high altitude flights (this is the PLUS version) Data logging - so you can record and analyze you're rocket's flight Can be set up like a Chute Release for rockets with very small tubes Simple set-up via a bluetooth app on your smart phone Doesn't require a separate power switch - turns on/off with a wave of a strong magnet (the magnet is included!) It is the smallest dual-deployment altimeter on the market, at 1.454"L x 0.657"W x 0.482"H and it will fit into a BT-20 (18mm dia) tube. They will fly off the shelf, so get one today! |
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| | Launch of the Week With the release of the Nike Hercules kit, we thought that a simulation of the missle would be appropriate for our "Launch of the Week." In this simulation (click here), we're launching the rocket from the actual silo at SF-88L, which is just northwest of San Francisco, California. The rocket is launched on a cluster of four F25-0 motors in the booster, and a G79-14 in the upper stage. I wanted to see if I could get the rocket over the Pacific Ocean. You'll have to check out the simulation to see if I was successful. Also, check out where the upper stage lands. | |
| Customer Testimonial “I have been flying rockets up to G impulse for 35 years now and have finally gotten around to attempting my level 1 certification. Apogee is not the only company to offer rocketry products, but they are in my humble opinion, the leader in this industry. Their products selection is superior. The people behind this company are absolutely dedicated to getting you certified to fly. The knowledge that Tim (and others) has gained from his years of flying is offered freely and always with the goal of helping you achieve your certification. I personally am very pleased to be one of their customers.” -- Csaba | |
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