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Apogee Rocketry Workshop #330: X-15 Build Series - Video #19 & #20
This is the final installment of the build videos for the X-15. We appreciate your patience as we slowly released them all since the first one on October 20, 2020. It has been quite a journey. In video part #19, we install the shock cords and attach the parachute to the nose cone. You'll also see how to fold the parachute two different ways -- to open either fast or slow. For this model, you'll want to choose a slow opening method. Since this kit has an ejection charge baffle built in, we do not need to install recovery wadding. But you can do so if you wish - it doesn't hurt to have extra protection for the parachute from the heat of the ejection charge. In part #20, which is the final installment on the X-15 assembly, you'll see how to restrain the rocket motor so it can't be ejected out of the model during the flight. Finally, you'll get to see an actual launch of the rocket. Note: The video is on high-speed replay during the parachute descent. It doesn't really come down that fast. If you'd like to follow along, you are welcome to download the printed instruction manual from our website. View this week's Rocketry Workshop Videos (Part #19 Duration: 7 min 35 sec, Part #20 Duration: 4 min 17 sec)
Previous videos are found on our archive page.

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X-15 Build Series - Video #19 & #20

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