| | [Not displaying correctly? View web version.] | Peak-of-Flight Newsletter #628: | | 
Ever wished you could test your altimeters, chute releases, and dual-deployment systems before launch? Well, now you can with this super simple, super affordable vacuum chamber! This article, by Houston's Donald Larson will walk you through building your own chamber using nothing more than PVC pipe, a syringe, and a water manometer. You'll learn how to simulate altitudes up to 3,150 feet and test your rocketry gear like a pro. Plus, you'll get tips on how to use this chamber to teach students about altimeter operation and how to avoid common pitfalls. | | 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! | Balsa Plywood | | 
Introducing our exclusive and revolutionary Balsa Plywood sheets, designed specifically for model rockets. Unlike traditional plywood that employs high density birch veneer layers, our plywood features 100% lightweight balsa wood veneer layers. It gives it a number of advantages such as: large sheet size, exceptional lightweight parts, sturdy and strong in all directions, easy to work with, and high versatility. Use it to make large fins, lightweight and strong bulkheads and centering rings. Available in 1/8" thick sheets. Make better rockets today!
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|  Did you see last week's RockSim Live? We answered a question on how to find the descent speed of a drogue chute in RockSim. Actually, there are three places to find this information, and we showed each one.
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