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The new Experimental Gliding Parachute could be a game-changer when it comes to mid and high power rocketry. Instead of the rocket drifting downwind on launch, the parachute can be steered into the wind, and can be brought right to your feet via RC control. You won't have to spend time retrieving your rocket, it will come back to you. We call this: Come To Me Recovery™ Because this parachute is radically different from a traditional chute, and requires a bit of set-up, we've made a series of videos that walk you through the assembly and preparation steps. This third video shows how to use strips of velcro to attach the battery and the receiver to the ebay sled in the controller. It also shows how to attach the optional switch bumper strip. View this week's Rocketry Workshop Videos (Duration 4 min, 53 sec) If you would like to see the gliding parachute in action, start your journey here. | | Previous videos are found on our archive page. |
| Check out the latest products to hit Apogee's shelves! | Katana Jr Dual Deployment - at a
Mid-Power Price | |
Do you want to try out dual deployment, but don't want to build a high power rocket that requires either certification or expensive rocket motors? The Katana Jr. is our "practice rocket" for this very purpose. It is a FULL dual-deployment rocket, with a ebay, two parachutes, removable rivets, mounting hardware for the electronics, and a on/off switch. Plus, it has easy-to-follow instructions that will walk you through the process of doing dual deployment if you've never done it before. It is a 1/2-scale version of our popular Katana rocket, which means this rocket will slice the air just like its big brother. |
| Lifting Eye Nuts | |
Looking to simplify your ebay set-up? Instead of using two threaded-rods, which most people do, you can cut down to just one by using these 1/4-20 Lifting Eye Nuts. They are perfect for securing your shock cord to your ebay and locking in your ebay sled's threaded rod. Using these multitaskers can replace standard eyebolts, reduce the weight of your rocket, and they don't require wrenches to install and remove. |
| Estes A3-6T motors | |
We've been waiting for the Estes A3-6T motor to be re-issued for a long time. It is a long delay motor, that is great for upper stages of high performance rockets, like the Apogee Spek and the Midge. There is also a re-release of the Estes A3-2T motor, which is great for high drag models like gliders that don't coast very high and need a short delay. They are both in stock and ready to ship today. |
| NCR LaunchMaster Controller | |
If you are looking for a more robust launch controller once you have graduated from A/B/C powered rockets, the NCR LaunchMaster™ should be your choice. It is bigger than the traditional starter set launch controller, and it uses batteries with larger electrical capacity so you can launch lots of rockets in succession without having to worry about having enough power. And it contains 30 feet of wire, giving you safety to launch motors larger than a D-engine. |
| NCR Blade Caddy | |
The North Coast Blade Caddy™ is a safer way to store your razor blades. With four convenient slots, your razor baldes will be secure and non-hazardous when you set them down to continue to the next step in your build. This handy holder is 3D printed in a variety of brightly colored ABS plastic fillament so you won't lose it on a cluttered work top. |
| Gliding Parachute System | |
Gliding parachutes have the advantage that they can be steared. That means you can bring them back to yourself instead of having them just drift in the wind. Additionally, they are more efficient that a round parachute, so a smaller chute will give you a slower descent rate. This is an experimental system that includes a nylon cloth Rogallo-shaped parachute and the controller ebay. It also comes with a servo, battery, and a charger for the battery. You will need to provide your own model-airplane style RC receiver and transmitter and have experience using them. Three sizes are available: 24", 28" and 32". More information is available here. |
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Katana Jr Launch Our simulated launch this week is from THOR's high-power range near Dixon, Nebraska. Here we're launching the Katana Jr. on a F52, and we're using dual-deployment for recovery. You'll notice there is an irrigation system in the center of the recovery area. What adjustments could you make to this launch set-up, in order to get the rocket to land as close to the center of the circle as possible? |
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“I can't begin to say enough nice things about Tim Van Milligan and Apogee Components. I have bought many items from Apogee over the years and the service has always been reliable and prompt. I have never had an issue ever. If I write to Tim with a question he always responds quickly and has been very helpful. It's obvious he cares a great deal about his customers and fellow rocketeers. I have bought kits, components, motors, and more. Without question I love Apogee Parachutes! I have replaced all the plastic chutes with them on a regular basis from the small Estes Models to the larger scratch builds I have made. I will always return for more business with Apogee because their inventory is one of the most comprehensive I have ever seen and the customer service is outstanding!” -- Steve Neill | |
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