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This article comes from David Newell, who has come up with a plan for a rail launch pad made using a camera tripod. We haven't built one ourselves, so I don't know how big of a rocket you could launch from it, but he recommends only mid-power rockets. But it may be useful, or it might help you come up with your own rail launcher. Why would you like to use a rail launcher? Because they are stiffer than a launch rod and don't sway in breezy conditions. This makes sure that your rocket goes in the direction you aimed it, making the launches more predictable and safer. | | 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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| Check out the latest products to hit Apogee's shelves! | Make Carbon Fiber Tubes | | 
Here is an extensive and detailed video course on how to make Ultra-Lightweight Carbon-Fiber Rocket Tubes. They're so light, they give you an unfair advantage in competition. These are the ones that my daughters, Allison and Ashley used in Romania last September at the 2021 World SpaceModeling Championships. Allison was part of the senior Silver Medal winning USA team, and Ashley took home the Bronze Medal in the Jr. Division. The girls were taught how to make their own tubes, so if they can do it, so can you. The training course consists of 5 hours and 42 minutes of video instruction, covering everything I know about how to make a successful tube with a glass-finish using a 2-piece mold. It even includes all the secret techniques and materials, and where to buy them, including where to get the 2-part mold. This course is on the Udemy website, not at Apogee Components. The coupon code of TEAM-USA will get you enrolled for a discounted price of $15.99. The coupon expires on February 10, so use it now! |
| Odd'l F-18 Hornet | | 
Based on the F18-Hornet, the aircraft of the US Navy's Blue Angel's for 34 years, this fighter from Odd'l rockets will surely stop people in their tracks. The rocket features balsa fins, a plastic nose cone, a clear vacuum form canopy, 3D printed missiles and Waterslide decals. It is the third model in the Odd'l Fighter Fleet - so be sure to collect them all so you have th complete set. |
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“First, I am so pleased that you ship to Sweden and that your order form incorporates Sweden. I have had no end of trouble with that with much larger companies. And, the stuff arrived in a timely manner and nothing was damaged or missing. I have a lot of built rockets but had no way of displaying them in a vertical position until I discovered Apogee!! Apogee has great displays stands for all types of rocket configurations, single engine, multiple engines and for all engine sizes!! I purchased all of these and they all work as expected!! Great company! Great prices! Excellent service!!.” -- Fritz King | |
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We're looking for someone to write a definitive guide to selecting igniters, controllers and batteries for rockets. We'd love to have a newsletter article on that topic, because we get lots of inquiries about it. Is that you? Do you know how many e-matches can be set off in a cluster by a 3.7v 400 mAh battery? See our Newsletter Guidelines on how to submit an article on this topic and get paid up to $350 for your time.
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