| [Not displaying correctly? View web version.] | Peak of Flight Newsletter #503: | |
In this article by Josh Frizzell, we’ll explore photography principles as they apply specifically to model rockets and model rocket launches (as a bonus, what you’ll learn is also applicable to photography in any situation, from portraiture to landscapes to whatever else you can come up with). If you’re new to photography, no worries. This article is geared toward the person that is just starting out and will start from square one. If you don’t have a “big” camera, still no worries. I’ll also be including some tips on how to get started relatively inexpensively and also include some ideas on how to optimize mobile devices for rocketry photos. | | 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. |
| Check out the latest products to hit Apogee's shelves! | Semroc USS Andromeda | |
The Semroc USS Andromeda is a reproduction kit based on the classic model rocket released by Estes in 1975. This updated version features heavy-walled tubes for more durability, and laser-cut fins for ease of assembly. MORE ON ORDER! |
| Simple Timer for Staging | |
The Apogee
SimpleTimer for Staging has been designed for timing applications in model rocketry. Its intended use is to start the sustainer motor of a two-stage rocket. It allows you to perform spectacular flights that excite any crowd at the launch range. To assure launch safety, its built-in logic prevents ignition of the upper stage if the rocket goes unstable or is tilted more than 45° from vertical at the time of ignition of the upper stage. This prevents the upper stage from flying on an unsafe trajectory. It is perfect for high-power rockets! |
| Semroc Taurus | | The Semroc Taurus is an updated version of the classic Centuri kit that first appeared in 1972. It was advertised as an Alien Planetary Cruiser. It has all the classic components of a throw-back rocket kit, like a four balsa wood nose cones, two balsa transtion sections, a lot of tubes, water-slide decals, and a lot of body tubes. If you paint it up in the Taurian Admiralty's fleet colors, this is an attractive model that will gather a lot of attention at your next launch. |
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“Over the past summer I got back into model rocketry with my family and joined the local rocketry club {Cato}. I was recommended apogee components for all rocket related stuff. So I decided to try them out here is what I found: Number 1, great website so much to offer. Number 2, their customer service is not only lighting fast with there response emails, but they were very nice as well. The owner Tim, even helped answer some questions I had. Number 3, I chose to build the Zephyr rocket because I was looking for a HPR in the hopes of achieving my L1 certification. This rocket is well built, its solid, and has a great look to it. Overall I would rate Apogee Components 5-star from customer service to product choices and to an awesome rocket, the Zephyr. Thanks again Apogee Components crew.” — Adam F. | |
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