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A customer using RockSim recently wrote to us, asking if there was a way to pop out the motor and just let the rocket tumble down. Since this wasn't a topic we've written on before, we've decided to use this article to take a closer look on how to simulate smaller rockets, like the Mosquito and the Streak. Using this article should help you figure out the specifics and requirements for rockets in RockSim, to more accurately simulate these small but fun rockets! | | Read the rest of this week's article, either on a downloadable PDF for printing out, or on our website (great for viewing on your phone)! Previous issues of our newsletter are found at our archive page. |
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What is new in rocketry? Here are the latest items to land on Apogee's shelves! | | | This high-power upscale of an old Estes favorite, the Loc Precision Goblin can fly on F through J size rocket motors. Features a unique motor adapter assembly so you can use 29mm, 38mm, or 54mm diameter rocket motors. Great for sport flying, or a L1 high-power certification. |
| | | The new Hot Shot conductive pyrogen mix from QuickBurst allows you to have the "reloadable igniter." You'll save money making your own igniters from ordinary two-conductor wire. NO bridge wire needed. What's cool is you can reuse the same wire over and over again. Just clean it off. Then mix and dip. And dip again after each launch. |
| | | Drogue chutes are used as part of a dual-deployment system. They are the small chutes that deploy at apogee and allow the rocket to descend quickly and without tumbling. These drogue chutes from Dino chutes are strong, durable and specifically designed for high-power rockets. Everything about it was centered around one thing: strength. In stock are 18" and 24" diameter chutes. |
| | | TheFlying Machine model rocket is a steampunk theme vehicle that took its inspiration from the fiction vehicles of Jules Verne. This rocket features strap-on booster pods that actually fall away from the core vehicle during ascent. It is impressive to see and will be a crowd favorite at your next launch. |
| | | The Quest Q-Jet rocket motors are for small light-weight rockets. They feature the "Fast Black-Jack" composite propellant, which has twice the energy as a black powder motor and creates a dense smoke trail at lift-off. Same size and diameter as an Estes motor, so it fits all your favorite rockets. Available now in four motors: A3-4, A3-6, B4-4, and B4-6. Each package comes with two motors, two igniters, and several sheets of recovery wadding. Also available in bulk-packs of 25 motors for schools and groups. |
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| | "I've been ordering products from Apogee for about a year now and they've always provided great service. Having access to the RockSim file and knowing what motors match up with a given rocket. In short, they don't just sell you stuff, Tim works hard to educate the rocketeer and help advance the hobby." -- Andy Prince | |
| Have you seen "Barks At Rockets" yet? - The new hilariously funny comic strip by our graphic artist Chris Duran is released every Thursday on our Facebook page. Be sure to check it out and share it with your rocketry friends. |
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