| | [Not displaying correctly? View web version.] | Apogee Rocketry Workshop #430: 
Save Your Rocket Parachute from MELTING! Nine Lifesaving Methods Explained Did your last rocket launch end with a crispy parachute or with several holes burned through it? Discover many proven solutions to protect your recovery system from ejection charge heat in this visual guide! Based on Apogee Components’ Peak of Flight Newsletter #601, this live demo reveals: - Quick fixes (like commercial wadding vs. dog barf)
- Advanced setups (Piston systems, CO2 ejection, mechanical ejection systems)
- Cost-effective DIY hacks (fireproof cloth, ejection baffles)
Perfect for: - Beginners tired of replacing melted gear
- Veterans optimizing for extreme reliability
- Educators teaching rocketry safety
Watch to learn: - Which method works best for your rocket size/budget
- Critical mistakes that still burn parachutes (even with protection!)
- Pro tips from decades of launch experience
Don’t let your next launch crash and burn! â¶ï¸ Click NOW to save your parachutes—and your patience. #RocketScienceMadeSimple #LaunchLikeAPro #RocketRecoveryHacks Video based on Apogee Components’ expert guide: Peak of Flight #601 | | View this week's Rocketry Workshop Videos here. Tiime: 15:19 min:sec | | Previous videos are found on our archive page. |
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| Check out the latest products to hit Apogee's shelves! | Apogee Invicta | | 
The Apogee Invicta is a high-power, two-stage marvel designed for thrill-seekers and skill-builders alike. Standing nearly 6 feet tall with a robust 3-inch diameter, this rocket combines laser-cut precision and electronic staging for jaw-dropping air-start flights that will have every video camera on the field pointed at your rocket's launch. Perfect for post-certification enthusiasts, the Invicta offers versatility: fly it as a towering two-stage beast (using motors up to "I" class) or solo with just the sleek upper stage. With rugged through-the-wall fin construction, reusable nylon parachutes, advanced features like removable rivets for easy access to electronics, and an innovative baffle system, it’s built for repeat adventures. Ready to command the skies? Visit Apogee’s website to explore specs, assembly videos, and motor options—your next launch masterpiece awaits!
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| NCR SA-14 Archer XL | | 
The iconic SA-14 Archer XL returns, engineered for a new generation of rocketeers! Celebrated since its 1990 debut, this 4" diameter classic soars gracefully, flies straighter, and lands tougher than ever. North Coast Rocketry’s 2025 edition combines decades of passion with cutting-edge innovation, delivering a model rocket built to dominate the skies—flight after flight. Click here for more information.
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| Zephyr Bulk-Pack | | 
Here is a 5-pack of the Zephyr rockets, perfect for school groups. This is a great rocket to use for Level-1 high power certification because it is big and robust. It flies low and slow, which helps recovery after the flight, but can still easily take the punishment of high thrust motors. It is simple and easy to build thanks to its highly illustrated instructions. And it uses fool-proof motor ejection, so no electronics are needed. Save money by buying in bulk!
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| | Customer Testimonial “I like to support local business but here in Central Oregon that is pretty limited. I've ordered with only a few companies now, and a lot of the time I am going to go with Apogee. Customer service is excellent! Questions and problems are handled quickly and clearly. I love the product descriptions, and I know what I am going to get. Having a list of suggested motors for models is great. Apogee's shipping is pretty quick, instead of a mysterious two weeks. If I need a good parachute, a good kit, some parts, and good information I will go with Apogee even if it is a few dollars more. It's always been worth it.” -- Jay Stalker | |
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