| [ Not displaying correctly? View web version. ] | Apogee Rocketry Workshop #293: | | 
We're building a rocket from plans in this video series, and in the previous episode we attached the jet pods. This is a cool addition to the rocket that makes it have a unique look like that of a jet engine. In this video, we're attaching the decals, parachute, nose-cone and balancing for stability. If you've never built a rocket from a set of plans, this series is for you. In this series you'll see the step-by-step process of constructing a rocket from a set of plans. During this journey, we'll talk about the critical steps that could affect the performance of the rocket, so you'll know whether or not it is safe to make modifications to the design. In a normal rocket kit that you might buy from a manufacturer, a lot of the critical choices are made for you, so you don't normally have to consider them. But when building from plans, you have to have a little bit more rocketry knowledge, and you'll need to have some higher building skills. In this series, you'll get all the important aspects explained to you so you'll have the confidence when building on your own. If you'd like to follow along and build this particular rocket plan too, we'll be happy to send you the plans. The complete set of 25 different rocket plans are found in the Peak-of-Flight Plan Pack. It is our free gift when you subscribe to our newsletter. If you already haven't downloaded the Plan Pack, you will find it here. You will be asked to complete the store check-out process in order to download, but it is totally free for you. If you'd like decals for the rockets in the plan pack, we do have them available here. View this week's Rocketry Workshop Video (Duration: 12:34) | | Previous videos are found on our archive page. |
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| Check out the latest products to hit Apogee's shelves! | 54mm Fly-Away Rail Guide | | 
The 54mm Fly-Away Rail Guide can be used to launch those 54mm diameter rockets that do not have a rail button or rail guide. The advantage of removing the rail buttons is that it reduces the drag of the rocket and allows it to soar higher. Package contains one set of rail guides that will fit on a 54mm (thick-wall tube) rocket. |
| 18mm Engine Retainers | | 
The Estes 18mm engine retainers are used to prevent rocket engines from sliding rearward out of the rocket. The advantage is they are cheaper in price than aluminum retainers, and that will save you money for your other projects. Now you can make your low power rockets look like they are high-power! |
| #4-40 Nylon Shear Pins | | 
Nylon shear pins are used to temporarily hold sections of the rocket together until the ejection charge within the rocket blows them apart. They are often needed on high power rockets because the sections can separate prematurely due to the air pressure differences within the rocket. This is a larger size shear pin for those wanting to fly bigger high-power rockets. |
| RockSim for Mac Catalina | | 
Apple Macintosh users, we now have a version of RockSim that runs on the new 64-Bit Catalina OS. You can download it using the link you received when you purchased RockSim, or download the free trial version when you are ready to install on Catalina. This was the only change to the program - no other changes were made. Windows users: you do not need to do anything! |
| Apogee Maker's Dozen Bulk Pack | | 
Are you looking for a bulk pack of rocket kits for your classroom where each rocket is different looking? The Maker's Dozen rocket bulk-pack does just that - 13 unique rockets! Even though all the fins are different shapes, they each have the same surface area and the same span. This allows all the rockets to be compared to each other based on their flight performance. So fly them against one another to see who’s rocket can go the highest or the fastest. But be ready for some fantastic altitudes, as each of the rockets in the Maker’s Dozen can easily go over 1,300 feet in the air on a C6-5 rocket motor. |
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