| [ Not displaying correctly? View web version. ] | Apogee Rocketry Workshop #241: | | The Mini-Condor is a small, competition-style boost glider rocket that we created for the NAR's National Rocket Championship series. In this third installment, you'll see how to reinforce the leading edge of the vertical tail so it will take the abuse of being scrapped along the ground every time it lands on the ground. You'll also learn how to attach the wing panels to the special wing dihedral saddle. This is an important step, because the saddle has to be oriented properly on the fuselage. You'll also adjust the fit of the saddle so that the wing stays temporarily attached to the fuselage when you go out and do test flights. What's special about this kit is that it's very easy to build because of its molded plastic wing-dihedral component. This special piece holds the wings at the perfect dihedral angle so that it always flies upright. It also has the proper angle-of-attack built into the part, so the glider will pull out of a dive and transition into a nice glide. To be honest, we borrowed the idea from the larger Condor Boost Glider - we just made it smaller so that it would be competitive against other fliers. This is a glider that you can easily assemble in an hour or two, and have a great glide without a lot of fuss. | | View this week's Rocketry Workshop Video (Duration: 7:36) Previous videos are found on our archive page. |
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| Check out the latest products to hit Apogee's shelves! | | | The Fin Shape Science Experiment Kit allows you to find out through experimentation which shape performs the best. The rocket is designed to allow the fins to be quickly switched between flights so that the only variable being tested is the actual shape of the fins. In this kit, there are four pre-cut fin shapes you can test, and another eleven patterns that you can choose from to make your own hand-cut fins. It also comes with a BT-55 size (33mm diameter) fin alignment jig so you can make sure all the fins are perfectly straight and uniform when attaching them to the rocket. The included display stand allows you to stand the rocket upright when you have it in your science experiment at school. |
| | | This year, we'd like to present a unique "sticker collection" as your Christmas gift to you when your subtotal on your Apogee order is $35 or more. The stickers feature a collection of CG and CP symbols, as well as other decorative items that you can use to dress up your rockets. Printed on self-adhesive vinyl, these stickers are the highest quality you'll find in the rocketry industry. (EXTENDED) Now this offer ends December 31. Just use the coupon code Holiday17 at checkout, and the cost of the sticker collection will automatically be deducted from the order total. |
| | | The Cesaroni rocket motors are now back in stock at Apogee! Thanks to everyone that waited so patiently for them. Check out our supply for your next rocketry project. |
| | | The Midge was specifically designed for the NAR's "Payload Altitude" contest event, but it can be flown just for fun too. It is a two-stage, minimum diameter rocket for 13mm diameter motors that is just big enough to carry the standard 1 ounce, BT-20-diameter payload weight plus a small altimeter. The purpose of the event is to launch this weighty payload to as high an altitude as possible. The Midge accomplishes this because of its two-stage design that minimizes weight and its minimum diameter design. You'll be impressed by how high a small mini-engine can launch a rocket! |
| | | The Mini-Condor is a boost glider that uses 1/2A or A-sized rocket engines. It zooms upward by rocket power and then glides gently back to the ground after dropping off the motor and its streamer pod. The glider trims easily, so you'll get fantastic flight durations and earn yourself a step on the winner's podium for the longest flight! Easy-to-assemble parts make it perfect for beginners, and fantastic performance makes it a must-have for seasoned competitors. The NAR's competition rules have changed, and this kit will give you the winning edge! |
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| | Save 25% on two great holiday gifts: the award-winning 2018 Year In Space Desk and Wall Calendars, now available on Amazon. Get the link and more info at www.YearInSpace.com. | |
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“I buy my model rocketry supplies from Apogee because they provide excellent service. The website is easy to navigate and all the products are fully described. It's very easy when looking at their selection of kits to find our "What's in the box?" Also, they are keen and enthusiastic about exporting items - handy for me as I live in the UK. Oh, and if the website overcharges me on postage they immediately refund the difference. Thanks!”
— Michael Horsfall | |
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I need help with generating the bi-weekly 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. | |
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