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This article is a little bit of the history behind the development of the Experimental Gliding Parachute System from Apogee Components. I just wanted to show why this is potentially a game changing product, and what we went through here to get this product into production. First, why is this game changing? What is the big deal? That is an easy question to answer, because... | | 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! | Gliding Parachute System | | 
Gliding parachutes have the advantage that they can be steared. That means you can bring them back to yourself instead of having them just drift in the wind. Additionally, they are more efficient that a round parachute, so a smaller chute will give you a slower descent rate. This is an experimental system that includes a nylon cloth Rogallo-shaped parachute and the controller ebay. It also comes with a servo, battery, and a charger for the battery. You will need to provide your own model-airplane style RC receiver and transmitter and have experience using them. Three sizes are available: 24", 28" and 32". More information is available here. |
| Wildman Hobbies Darkstar Jr | | 
From the point of its aluminum tipped nose cone to the back of the motor mount, the Wildman Hobbies Darkstar Jr oozes style. And it does so without sacrificing performance. Flying on 38mm motors (or 29mm with an adapter, not included) it is a rugged rocket that can be a utility craft to fly every launch or to go supersonic and well out of sight on special occasions. |
| Peregrine Jr Rocket Kit | | 
The Peregrine Jr. is a relatively simple to build yet gorgeous
1/2-scale model of the famous Peregrine high-power rocket. It utilizes curvaceous laser-cut basswood fins, a high-quality plastic nose cone and stunning vinyl decals. The end result is a great looking rocket that stands out on any launch field. It is a mid-power kit because it utilizes a 24mm motor mount and can fly on a massive variety of mid-power motors. Fun to build, a blast to fly. Get one today! |
| Wildman Hobbies Journey 75 | | 
With its pointy aluminum tip, the Journey 75 is great for punching a hole in the sky. It is an all fiberglass rocket that is super durable and can take any punishment you want to give it. Uses 38mm motors, so it is a nice model to try after you've got your High Power certification. |
| Halloween Themed T-Shirts - Limited Time Only! | | 
Do you have the rocketry spirit(s) spinning around your rockets and cause them to do funny things? Why not show the rocketry spirits off by wearing them on your official rocketry themed Halloween T-Shirts? To get your Halloween T-Shirt, first select your shirt-size, then select the front and back logos. We'll custom make it to your preferences. |
| 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. |
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Flying at the Fairgrounds The Wildman Hobbies DarkStar Jr. is a screamer of a model. But I didn't want it to outfly the field used by Tripoli Indiana, so in this simulation, I picked a CTI G78 motor to keep it low. But the field could easily handle a bigger motor. What do you think of this simulation? Was it a good motor choice? |
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“Best selection of rocket kits. Building and launch supplies are awesome as well. Fast processing of orders. Rewards points keep me coming back for more. I could purchase from others on line, but Apogee is the best out there. I am definitely a raving fan. Thank you for all you do for the hobby.” -- Leonard Fryburg | |
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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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