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This step in the build sequence of the "Timer Test Vehicle" (TTV) model rocket kit is where you will install the fins in the upper stage of the rocket. You'll see how we get them perfectly straight and perpendicular to the tube using a fin alignment jig and shims made from post-it note paper. The TTV rocket was created as a way for us to inexpensively test the Simple Timer. This electronic staging device is perfect for those that wish to stage composite propellant rocket motors. The TTV is a small-ish rocket that allows you to try out your timers and dual-deployment altimeters without using high-power motors. They can be tested on C and D size motors that are readily available. View this week's Rocketry Workshop Videos (Duration 7 min, 45 sec) | | Previous videos are found on our archive page. |
| Check out the latest products to hit Apogee's shelves! | Draco Boost Glider | | The Draco BG is an innovative rocket boosted glider inspired by the formidable Ground Launched Small Diameter Bomb (GLSDB). At the apogee of the trajectory, the glider jettisons the booster, and unfolds its wings for a majestic glide back to the ground. Its gentle glide will thrill both you and any spectators at the launch. This is a rocket that you'll be proud to show off, and reveal how it works because the 6-pivot points mechanism is so unique. It's big and flies on 24mm diameter D, E, and F motors. Get one today while we still have them in stock. They won't last long. |
| Expanding Foam for Rocketry | | This pourable urethane foam allows you to effortlessly fill cavities, reinforce structures, and securely encapsulate components within your rocket. Mix it up, and pour it into the cavity you wish to fill. After a few minutes, it expands up to fill any voids. Then it hardens into a lightweight rigid foam that can be cut, sanded or shaped as desired. Use it to lock through-the-wall fins in your rocket, or to fill parts that feel squishy. It is another indespensible tool for your rocketry workshop. Get some today! |
| Long - 3" Dia Nose Cone | | The new PNC-74A nose cone was created exclusively for Apogee because modelers wanted a lightweight and long alternative for 3" diameter thin-walled tubes. This is a 5-to-1 Length-to-Diameter ratio ogive shape, so it is nearly 15 inches long, plus a 3.26" long shoulder on the end. It is made from Hi-Impact polystyrene, so paint will permanently stick to it without flaking off after a hard landing. There is also a heavy duty loop on the back where you can easily attach wide nylon-strap shock cords. Plus there is a groove in the base where you can easily cut off the aft bulkhead to install electronics into the nose and still have the long shoulder. This is packed with a lot of features, so it will soon be your favorite nose cone for mid and high-power rockets. Be the first in your club to get it! |
| Swingshot RC Rocket Glider | | The SwingShot RC glider from J&H Aerospace is a two channel Radio Controlled glider, allowing you to fly this rocket right back to your feet so you don't have walk to retrieve it. It is also a swing-wing glider, so it folds up for the boost phase, which goes to a much higher altitude than a fixed wing rocket glider. You can fly this rocket on A-C motors, or if you're really daring, you might put it up on a 18mm composite D motor for some really sky-high flights. We are in the process of building our own display rocket, so our webpage is not as complete as we want, but we do have them in stock and ready to ship. |
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Draco BG Ascent To celebrate the release of the Draco BG, this week's simulation shows the launch from a field in DeSoto, KS. While the simulation only shows the ascent of the Draco BG, you can get a hint of how high it will go, and how those big wings affect the upward trajectory. What do you think of the launch? |
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