| [ Not displaying correctly? View web version. ] | Apogee Rocketry Workshop #220: | |  The Heli-Roc kit was one of the first four kits Tim designed when he took over the ownership of Apogee. It was originally released over 20 years ago in 1996. This video starts with an introduction of the rocket and its history, and then gets into the actual construction of the rocket. The Heli-Roc is classified as a "Slightly Challenging" skill level 4 model, so we decided to walk you through the construction with this video series.
This video starts with an introduction of the Heli-Roc and its history, and then gets into the actual construction of the rocket.
| | View this week's Rocketry Workshop Video (Duration: 10:42) Previous videos are found on our archive page. |
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| Check out the latest products to hit Apogee's shelves! | |  The Egg-Tosser is a lightweight competition-style egg lofter that flies high thanks to its efficient design. It features a see-through egg capsule and molded foam egg cushioning. The elliptical fins are low drag too. Plus it comes with an optional Fly-Away rail guide that allows you to fly off a long launch rail, so the rocket takes off straighter with less weathercocking. |
| |  This accessory allows you to add strap-on booster pods to almost any model rocket. They are designed to fall away during the flight, just like the real ones used on the Space Shuttle. Includes two booster pods. |
| |  This 1/24th scale plastic model of the famous WWII German ballistic missile, the V-2/A4, is highly detailed and makes a great display rocket. It features a large blow-molded tank, and injection molded fins and nose cone. It comes with a history DVD that you'll also enjoy watching. It is easily converted to a flying model by running a BT-55 up through the middle of the model (Note: rocket conversion kit is not available - it is something you have to do on your own). |
| |  We now have in stock thin-wall fiberglass tubes. They are stronger than paper, have a smooth and paintable surface, and are lighter weight than a traditional fiberglass tube. We have them in 38mm, 54mm, 2.6-inch, and 3-inch diameter. |
| |  The Vapor rocket is a great way to show your students the parts that go into a model rocket. Its see-through body shows how the internal parts are put together. Everything is labeled so that common rocketry terms are easily learned. Its large size is perfect for rocketry displays and to recruit new club members. Comes with the "Rocket Components" poster shown below. |
| |  Adorn your classroom with this large 19"X27" poster. It shows a cut-away of a typical model rocket, where all the internal parts are labeled. This helps your students learn the proper names of the parts that go into the rocket. There is also a cut-away of the model rocket engine so that they can see what is inside, and also learn a little bit about rocket propulsion. |
| |  The Liberator rocket resembles a Canadian jet fighter. It features origami type construction to make simulated jet intakes. |
| |  The Maverick rocket has a unique aircraft looking appearance. Uses cardboard patterns to make simulated jet intakes. If you like planes, you'll love this rocket. |
| |  Skill Level 4, the Desert Fox is another rocket that mimics the look of a jet fighter. Based on the BT-56 body tube, this rocket has good size so it attracts attention. |
| | |  The sixth sticker in the collection features the Mini-Copter rocket kit.
This is a vinyl sticker that has a background which makes it look like a cloth patch. But since it is a sticker, you can attach it easily to anything smooth, like your range box or your cabinet in your workshop. The sticker is approximately 2-7/8-inches wide by 5-inches tall. |
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|  “I love the fact that you guys take time to build the product and give reviews before you sell them. It's nice to know what to expect before you get the kit. It takes alot of the guess work out of the experience. I come back for these reasons." -- Cameron Shows | |
 NEW Website Developer/Designer - This person is critical to building and maintaining Apogee Components’ brand on the internet as well as gathering business requirements and developing specifications for web-based applications. The Web Developer/Designer has experience creating top-notch websites, landing pages, social media platforms and aspires to perfect the user experience and search engine optimization (SEO). The individual in this position will support other non-web design projects as needed. Communication Coordinator - Do you know rockets? We mean, really know them well? And do you know how to connect with people and get them excited about rocketry? This marketing postion requires a person that can come up with a lot of strategies and ideas on how to grow a business. Technical writing ability is essential and required too, as you'd have to produce innovative weekly newsletters and videos for our great customers. Located in the beautiful city of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Apogee Components is a fast-pace and innovative rocketry company that is a leader in rocket information and education. We're growing because we strive to have the products customers want, and ship them the same day. You'll enjoy being part of a small but close-knit and friendly team that pushes each other to be their best. If you think this could be you and you want to get into the rocketry industry, contact Tim through our contact form on our web site. For additional information, see: https://www.apogeerockets.com/Company/Job_opportunities | |
See you at NARCON - Apogee will be attending NARCON on February 25-26 near Washington D.C. This rocketry convention is a great way to learn new techniques and interact with other rocketeers. You can meet Tim too! Unfortunately, the event has sold out, but there is always next year! | |
 Have you seen "Barks At Rockets" yet? - The new hilariously funny comic strip by our graphic artist Chris Duran is released every Thursday on our Facebook page. Be sure to check it out and share it with your rocketry friends. | |
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 I need help with generating the biweekly newsletter articles, since it takes a lot of effort to put them together. And I'm willing to pay big bucks for your help. So ask yourself, are you looking to earn some extra money? 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. | |
|  We're up to something nearly every day of the week on Facebook, and we'd love it you could join us. Facebook is where you can interact with other Apogee fans. View and comment on our Facebook page!
Here is what we do on our Facebook page:
Monday: This Week in Rocketry Tuesday is Rocketry Share - sharing fun and informative space posts from other sites. Wednesday is "Newsletter Day" - We'll announce our newsletter for those who haven't subscribed (unlike you), and we'd love to hear your feedback on the video or newsletter. Join the conversation and share your rocketry knowledge. Thursday is "Humor Day" - We're scouring the web for little cartoons or jokes related to rocketry or the space program. Rocketry is fun and entertaining! Friday is "Feature Friday" - This is the one day where we pick a product and tell a little bit more about it. It may be when we started selling it, or some other little-known fact about the product. Saturday is "Launch Day" - We're out to launch... and we'd love to see a great photo of an Apogee product from one of your personal launches! |
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