[ Not displaying correctly? View web version. ] | Apogee Rocketry Workshop #276: | If you have a cluster motor rocket, and you don't want to fly all the motors at the same time, you can create a simple ejection plug. What this does is to effectively seal off the empty motor tube so the other ejection charges (from the other motors in the cluster) don't accidentally go out the rear end of the rocket. You can make one from a simple tube coupler and a cardboard disk that is glued on top. Add a string loop, and it is easy to push it in and pull it out. The rocket kit shown in this video is called the Ultimate from LOC Precision. See a promotional video with a launch of the rocket at: https://youtu.be/wyxIzv1G6z0. View this week's Rocketry Workshop Video (Duration: 4:12) | Previous videos are found on our archive page. |
Check out the latest products to hit Apogee's shelves! | Do you like cluster models? The Ultimate is a monster rocket that can use up to seven 29mm diameter motors per flight. That's a lot of thunderous noise and a lot of flame belching out of the rocket at lift-off. But you can actually fly it with any number of rocket motors from 1 to 7, so it doesn't have to be as complex as you'd think. It is perfect for putting on a spectacular show at your next club launch. You'll be the king of clusters with this beast. |
| This colorful chute is great for smaller rockets. It has cut lines for 12", 15" and 18" sizes, as well as a spill hole in the middle. Made from High-Density PolyEthylene (HDPE) plastic. Comes with thick cotton string for the shroud lines, and tear-resistant hole reinforcement rings. Because of the three sizes, you can use this chute for most of your small model rocket fleet. You might want to get several so you have extra spares when your friends want to borrow a chute from your range box. |
| The Aerotech J520W motor, which fits the 38/1080 case, is a USPS shippable "J" motor. That means you can get your L2 certification without paying a HAZMAT shipping fee! Right there, you've saved yourself a big wad of cash. But it may not be for everyone. Why? This is a very high thrust rocket motor, so be prepared for it by having a well-built model that can withstand very high acceleration. On the plus side, it belches out a big white flame that really enhances the experience of your launch. It is a really cool effect, if that is what you're looking for. |
| The Estes Viking is a small rocket that features cardboard fins that can be attached on any of their four edges. With up to five fins per rocket, this allows for 48 different combinations. If you're using this in a classroom, it can make each of your student's rocket look unique and perform differently from each other. This economically priced bulk pack includes 12 rockets. |
| Got a complex high-powered rocket project? Say, like something that is multi-stages, or has air-started motors or strap-on boosters? Then the EasyMega from Altus Metrum is something you might interest you. This flight computer has 6 pyro channels for controlling events on your rocket. It also Includes gyros for tilt limiting events, which makes it great for staging high-power rockets, and also for dual-deployment events. The EasyMega has most of the funtionality of the TeleMega but without the GPS receiver and radio telemetry link. So you don't need a HAM radio license to use it. |
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| “I came to Apogee Rockets because I was preparing for the Summer Reading Program for 2019, and I really want to have a model rocketry component involved this year. I needed bulk or classroom packs of rockets and wanted to be able to build a few before we started the program. I decided to let my 8 year-old attempt the Avion and Apprentice models so we could gauge skill levels and age ranges. I was able to easily get our rockets ordered (and our tax exemption processed!) and I can't wait to get the kids building this summer. The fact that the Apogee team has actually flown the products they are selling was so helpful and really important as we are located in rural New York- there isn't a hobby shop around the corner to consult with- We will definitely do business with Apogee again!.” — Phillip Trautman | |
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