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We had a question in a recent edition of RockSim Live about the engine mount tube in a rocket. Is there some guidance for how long the tube should be? Should you make it as short as possible, or longer than normal. In this article, I'll give you my own philosophy on determining how long to make the tube. This of course, depends on what your trying to achieve with your design, and how strong you want the rocket to be. This is a great topic to discuss with those student rocket teams that you are mentoring, so be sure to pass this along to them. Also in this Issue: Free Plan - The Annularity This coming weekend is a annular eclipse of the sun, where the moon won't obscure it completely, but leave a ring of fire around the perimeter. To celebrate this unusual event, we have a rocket plan for you called the Annularity. It is a ring-tail design, painted to look like a ring of fire. Its easy to build, so you should be able to whip it out before the eclipse this weekend. | | 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! | Kronos Rocket | | Are you searching for a rocket that can use 29mm diameter F through H size motors? Here is a burly ship that flies on economical F motors, but then you can put a high-power motor into it occasionally for an all-out thrilling flight. This is the Kronos model rocket kit! Standing at an impressive 51 inches tall and boasting a commanding 3-inch diameter, the Kronos is a masterpiece of design and engineering that will transport you back to the golden era of rocketry while igniting your sense of wonder and adventure. Be the first person in your club to have this formibable rocket kit by getting one today! |
| 3" Diameter Rocket
Fin Alignment Guides | | We have two new fin alignment jigs available. They both will fit over the 74mm (3-inch diameter) thin-wall body tubes. They are both made from laser-cut cardboard, and are perfect for getting your fins spaced evenly, and that they are perfectly straight along the tube. The big benefit is that they hold ALL the fins while the glue dries, so you save time during assembly. We have both a 3-fin and a 4-fin alignment guides. If you already have our other sets, you'll need these to add to your collection so you're ready to build any size rocket. |
| Draco Boost Glider | | The Draco BG is an innovative rocket boosted glider inspired by the formidable Ground Launched Small Diameter Bomb (GLSDB). At the apogee of the trajectory, the glider jettisons the booster, and unfolds its wings for a majestic glide back to the ground. Its gentle glide will thrill both you and any spectators at the launch. This is a rocket that you'll be proud to show off, and reveal how it works because the 6-pivot points mechanism is so unique. It's big and flies on 24mm diameter D, E, and F motors. Get one today while we still have them in stock. They won't last long. |
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Annular Eclipse rocket launch We're celebrating the annular eclipse this weekend. In preparation, I'm launching our free plan rocket called the Annularity in this week's Launch Visualizer simulation. We're putting it up on an Quest D20 rocket motor. The closest approach of the eclipse's path to me is the Four-Corners area, where the states of Colorado, Utah, Arizona, and New Mexico touch each other. So I'm launching right from the "X" spot. In which state does the rocket land? Place your bets, and take a look at the simulation. |
| Customer Testimonials: "I first launched rockets in the 1970's with Estes B and C motors. After a long time away, I started again in the 1990's with my two sons and still with B and C engines. Now I have a grandson and we were launching water rockets. I came across Apogee while searching the internet and was amazed at the products and all of the information that they had. I am now moving toward high altitude, dual deployment, and am doing a L1 certification attempt this November. I am confident in my new ventures as Apogee has so much info available to answer whatever questions, either by videos or phone call. You should feel confident that you can try advanced things in rocketry because Apogee is there to help. My grandson is only 3 years old, but is always wanting to launch rockets and sits around going whooosh! Apogee has it all together and cares about you and your experience with your purchase. Thank You Apogee!"
-- Jim Holtman
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