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Apogee Rocketry Workshop #424:

Essential Tools for Skill Level 3 Model Rockets

Advanced Construction Video

In this weeks Advanced Construction Video, we outline the essential tools needed to build Skill Level 3 rocket kits, which is an average level of challenge and complexity that most modelers will be able to build successfully. We encourage mastering these skills so you can build even more challenging and rewarding model rocket projects!

This video picks up from our last one, which talked about the basic tools you'll need for making a Skill Level 2 rocket. When talking about tools for Skill Level 3, we'll obviously need the ones previously discussed.

View this week's Rocketry Workshop Videos here. Tiime: 13:40 min:sec

Previous videos are found on our archive page.

 

Free Plan - Cloud of Bats

Nike Hercules Rocket Kit

 

Newest Products From Apogee Components

Check out the latest products to hit Apogee's shelves!

Nike Hercules Rocket Kit

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!


RS-Pro v4.2.0 Upgrade

RockSim Pro

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

Featherweight Ground Station for the GPS Tracker

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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