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With the popularity in universities of making rocket motors, we thought we'd write a guide for creating an engine file and then loading it into RockSim so that flight simulations can be run with the new motor. This way you’ll be able to see how your rocket will fly with the rocket motors that you might make. What you'll see is that the process of making motors is easy. But there is one crucial step that you need to do first, before you sit down and read this guide. That is you’ll need to get or create the thrust curve of the rocket motor. RockSim does not generate the thrust curves. A thrust curve is basically just a chart that plots the thrust of the rocket motor on the Y-axis, and the time on the X-axis. But if you have your thrust curve, getting that into RockSim isn't that hard. | | 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! | Black Brant Rocket Kit | |
Introducing Apogee Component's Black Brant VC model rocket Kit - an ~1/15th scale version of the iconic NASA sounding rocket that is sure to impress! Whether you're an experienced modeler looking for a challenge or a newcomer to the hobby, this rocket kit is an excellent choice. The Black Brant VC model rocket kit is a faithful reproduction of the full-scale version, complete with all the intricate details that make it such an iconic symbol of the space age. At 23.5 inches tall, this rocket is sure to turn heads when it takes off into the sky. Of course, it has Apogee's premium quality, so you're assured of a great building and flying experience. Get one today! |
| Level-2 Rocket | |
The 4-inch diameter Level-2 was designed specifically for achieving a Level-2 high power rocketry certification. This is an exceptionally durable rocket because it is made from fiberglass components. That means no more zippers, crunched tubes, nor dinged fins. And it will survive high-thrust rocket motors easily. This rocket can also be used to introduce flyers to the process of recovery by dual deployment. It has a redesigned and simplified fiberglass e-bay in the rocket, and it includes two each of the parachutes, shock cords, and parachute protectors. All you have to do is add the electronics and mounting hardware. There is a limited quantity of this kit, so be sure to get one while they are in stock. |
| Rocket Ejection Capsules | |
These Rocket Ejection Capsules are a convenient solution for dual-deployment of your high power rocket. The canisters provides a reliable and safe method to hold the black powder needed to eject your recovery system, ensuring that you have an optimal flight experience. The canister has a low current Firewire Initiator installed, with 10-inch long wires that can hook directly into your dual-deployment altimeter. This makes set up easy and quick. Just fill the canister with the appropriate amount of black powder, and snap the lid into place! While not reusable, they are quick and convenient to use. |
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Soccer Pitch Touchdown This past weekend, I was in Laramie, Wyoming. Since I was just burning time in my mind, I decided to see if there were any good places to launch a Blue Streak rocket (shown on the cover of this week's newsletter). I got out the Launch Visualizer and starting playing around, doing launches on various fields around the campus. This final simulation was done to get the rocket to touch down at the midfield point of the soccer field. That's the cool thing about the Launch Visualizer, you can do rocket launches without those bothersome soccer players getting in the way. |
| Customer Testimonials: “Apogee's Peregrine rocket exceeded our family's expectations on so many levels. It's a beautiful looking, super sturdy rocket that wasn't too difficult to build, but also wasn't too easy. It's just the right challenge for making the leap from A-E motors to high power launches. We got L1 cert with the Peregrine and learned dual deploy with it too. It flies like a dream every time. And what makes the rocket truly world-class is the customer service that comes with it. Apogee's experts provided us so much guidance in such a knowledgeable, friendly way that it feels like having your own personal rocketry mentor. That kind of attention is invaluable when moving to the next level in rocketry.” -- Eric | |
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