| [ Not displaying correctly? View web version. ] | Apogee Rocketry Workshop #267: | | 
This is the final video in this series. The rocket is built, painted, and decorated with the decals. Now it is time to assemble the parachute and prep it for launch. This is a basic video on how to put together a plastic parachute. I should have tied my knots better, because as you'll see in the launch video at the end, a couple of strings let go and the chute acted more like a streamer. But all is well. The rocket is ready to fly again. The Flying Machine is a new rocket from Apogee Components (Now Shipping!) that has a retro-looking steampunk theme and features two strap-on booster pods that fall away from the core during launch. View this week's Rocketry Workshop Video (Duration: 10:12) | | Previous videos are found on our archive page. |
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| Check out the latest products to hit Apogee's shelves! | | |  This is a 1/8 scale model of the Jayhawk AQM-37C target drone, which has been in operation with the US NAVY since 1961. This kit is based on the BT-60 size tube, is nearly 20 inches long, and flies on 24mm diameter rocket motors. It has all the basic elements of a classic kit, where the level of detail and accuracy is exceptional. Get more information here.
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| | |  Here is a pre-made e-match that doesn't require an explosives permit from the government, nor do you have to dip them yourself. It is pre-assembled and ready to use in your rocket. Great for dual-deployment and for airstarts. Low current. Get more information here.
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| | |  The Japanese Mu-4S-2 rocket successfully launched the Tansei satellite on 16 February 1971. Now you can honor that acheivement with a 1/21.4 scale replica of the rocket. This is a big mid-power rocket that flies on 29mm diameter motors for impressive flights. Get more information here.
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| | |  The Simple GPS Tracker is a two-part system to help you find your rocket after launch. It uses a small airborne transmitter (part one) inside your rocket that sends its GPS location to a handheld receiver (part two) that you carry with you. The receiver has a simple pointer indicator on its screen, which tells you which direction to walk in order to retrieve your rocket. It even tells you how many more feet you have to go, and it generally leads you to within 5 to 10 feet from your rocket. NO HAM radio license is required to use this! Get more information here.
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| | |  This motor adapter allows you to put 24mm diameter engines in kits that have 29mm engine mounts. This increases the versatility of your kits because you have a lot more motor choices that can go into them. And it is designed to be reused over and over. It works with both Aerotech composite propellant motors and Estes D/E size black power motors. Check it out here.
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Next Issue on Thursday! Here's some news that you missed if you're not a subscriber from the 2nd issue we sent out in Novemeber: 1. Two new rocket kits were announced to be released this week. 2. A new rocket accessory was released by another company. 3. Black Friday deals were advertised. Wouldn't you like to know what exactly you missed out on? Did you know there are over 120 different model rocket manufacturers of kits and components? Our "Industry Updates" newsletter comes out twice a month to let you know what is new in the model rocketry industry. Click here to subscribe today and stay informed. |
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