| | [ Not displaying correctly? View web version. ] | Apogee Rocketry Workshop #392: | | 
In this step in the build sequence of the "Timer Test Vehicle" (TTV) model rocket kit, we'll put fin fillets on the fins to lock them to the tube and to create aerodynamic fairings that actually smooth out the airflow and reduce the drag of the rocket. Then you'll see the attachment of the launch lug, and finally we'll attach the parachute tube and the nose cone to the fin-can using the shock cord. This is a different method of attaching the shock cord than you probably used in other rockets. It allows quick disassembly so you can inspect things between flights better. 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 6 min, 39 sec) | | Previous videos are found on our archive page. |
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| Check out the latest products to hit Apogee's shelves! | 3" Diameter Rocket
Fin Alignment Guides | |  We have two new fin alignment jigs available. They both will fit over the 74mm (3-inch diameter) thin-wall body tubes. They are both made from laser-cut cardboard, and are perfect for getting your fins spaced evenly, and that they are perfectly straight along the tube. The big benefit is that they hold ALL the fins while the glue dries, so you save time during assembly. We have both a 3-fin and a 4-fin alignment guides. If you already have our other sets, you'll need these to add to your collection so you're ready to build any size rocket.
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| 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.
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| 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!
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| Long 3" Diameter 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!
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Apogee Aspire Streaks Skyward This past weekend at our local club launch, a number of modelers were flying our popular Apogee Aspire kit. So in this week's 3D simulation using the Launch Visualizer, we're using the Apogee Aspire for the example. It is a 29mm minimum-diameter rocket with a long shiny streamer. This rocket goes so high, that you want it to come down fast. But in this simulation, flown on an Aerotech F20 motor, it didn't come down fast enough. Look and see where the rocket was projected to land. What would you change in the launch? |
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