| [ Not displaying correctly? View web version. ] | Apogee Rocketry Workshop #337: | | 
When you are setting up dual deployment charges for high power rockets, the most common question is, how much black-powder do you need to ensure a successful deployment? How do you go about calculating the size of the charge? In this video, we'll cover these questions, as well as things like the different types of grain size for black powder, and where you will purchase it. We'll also talk about ground testing your deployment charges, and what constitutes a successful ground test. View this week's Rocketry Workshop Videos (Duration 17 min, 19 sec) | | Previous videos are found on our archive page. |
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| Check out the latest products to hit Apogee's shelves! | Attractive Rocket Posters | | 
You've seen these new posters as the background of our how-to-videos, and larger versions hanging on our walls when you've visited our shop in Colorado Springs. Now you can own a piece of history and capture the excitement of model rocketry. Each high quality poster is printed at 18 inches wide by 27 inches tall and is perfect for framing. Hang them in your build room, or have them adorn your office. They are great conversation starters to get other people interested in rocketry. Choose from these new posters: The X-15, Flying Machine, or the Zephyr. |
| Zephyr Jr Rocket Kit | | 
The Zephyr Jr rocket is a 1/2 scale rendition of the famous Apogee rocket that so many people use to get their L1 Certification. This is an "everyday" rocket that can be used whenever you feel the need for speed. It is based around the BT-70 size tube, and uses simple construction techniques like surface mount basswood fins. It comes with a beautiful 5-to-1 plastic ogive nose like its bigger brother. You'll find that this lightweight rocket flies great on 24mm diameter rocket motors. |
| Klima ME-163 Rocket Plane | | 
The legendary Me-163 rocket plane comes to life as a real model rocket that you can control. From Klima and imported from Germany, this rocket is fast, it's maneuverable, and it is a lot of fun. This is a radio-controlled rocket that you control going up and as it glides down to the ground. It is Skill Level 5 for the challenges it has in construction and in flying. RC radios, servos, and transmitters are NOT included. We recommend it only for the experienced RC-rocket pilot that is looking for something fast and challenging. |
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“Although I am a long term flying model builder, I have not touched a model rocket in over 50 years. My granddaughter quietly took up flying model rockets and was having good success. BUT just recently she decided to become involved with high power rockets. This generated a number of telephone calls to grandad; "Could I help?" I recognized I was horribly out of date! This was resolved first by time spent on the internet and then follow on conversations with the folks at APOGEE. Questions became answers or solutions. Products were honestly discussed. Yes, I spent money, but ended up with one item that worked perfectly, not several attempts at getting the correct thing. And, YES, my granddaughter now has her Level 1 certificate.” -- Doug Barry | |
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 I'm now actively seeking writers for articles to appear in this newsletter. And I want unique and cutting-edge articles because that is what you want to read, right? I realize this, so to get articles from outside writers that have the same level of quality, I'm going to have to pay a lot of cash to make it worth it for them. So I've come up with a compensation package where I'll pay up to $350 for good how-to articles. Are you a writer, and does that interest you? That is a lot of cash! Far more than you'll get by writing for other magazines. And with over 23,000 worldwide subscribers, if you write for the Peak-of-Flight Newsletter, you'll gain a lot of notoriety. Writing for the Peak-of-Flight Newsletter is a great way to show off your rocketry projects and your technical expertise, at the same time as helping out other rocketeers. Imagine how great you'll feel knowing that you made a difference to the hobby. If you're interested in writing, see the guidelines on our site. | |
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