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In this step in the construction of the TTV kit, we are taking the short coupler, splitting it in half and turning it into a long coupler that the ebay sled is attached to. The critical part of this step, is that the curved side of the two couplers must be straight so the finished eBay will slide easily into the body of the rocket. The TTV rocket was created as a way for us to inexpensively test the Simple Timer. This electronic staging device is perfect for those that wish to stage composite propellant rocket motors. The TTV is a small-ish rocket that allows you to try out your timers and dual-deployment altimeters without using high-power motors. They can be tested on C and D size motors that are readily available. View this week's Rocketry Workshop Videos (Duration 7 min, 09 sec) | | Previous videos are found on our archive page. |
| Check out the latest products to hit Apogee's shelves! | Swingshot RC Rocket Glider | | The SwingShot RC glider from J&H Aerospace is a two channel Radio Controlled glider, allowing you to fly this rocket right back to your feet so you don't have walk to retrieve it. It is also a swing-wing glider, so it folds up for the boost phase, which goes to a much higher altitude than a fixed wing rocket glider. You can fly this rocket on A-C motors, or if you're really daring, you might put it up on a 18mm composite D motor for some really sky-high flights. We haven't even built our own rocket yet, so our webpage is not as complete as we want, but we do have them in stock and ready to ship. |
| Apogee TTV Rocket | |
The new "Timer Test Vehicle" (TTV) is specifically designed to give you an economical way to try out your electonic staging timers before you commit to putting them in an expensive high power rocket. Flying 2-stages with small composite motors is a cheap and effective way to learn the skills you'll need to take your big rockets to spectacular heights. This rocket is a marvel of engineering, with lots of features packed into a small rocket. It includes an electronics bay, ejection baffle, through-the-wall-fins, laser-cut plywood centering rings, and two nylon cloth parachutes. It can also be used to test dual-deployment electronics, or a Jolly Logic Chute release. You can get this rocket today here! |
| Estes So Long | | For extreme attitudes, the So Long two-stager can reach over 3600 feet on a combination of two F15 motors – that’s more than two-thirds of a mile high! The kit includes a large payload section so you can send your high-altitude experiments aloft. And for safe returns, the two bright orange streamers are easy to spot and designed to bring your rocket down quickly – don’t let this one drift away! A simple but rugged design means a fun build that you’ll be launching in no time. Get this fun 2-stage rocket here. |
| Aerotech J615 Aerospike Nozzle Motor | |
The new Aerotech J615 reload motor is the first model rocket motor using an aerospike nozzle! The primary advantage of an aerospike nozzle is its ability to maintain high efficiency at varying altitudes. Aerospike engines are the baseline engines for many single-stage-to-orbit (SSTO) designs. This new motor also features the "super thunder" propellant formulation, and comes with an adjustable delay grain. Be the first in your club to get this historic high-power rocket motor. |
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Spinning LexxJet This week's simulation is the DynaStar LexxJet flying from the site of Tripoli Minnesota. I launched it on a 24mm E18-4 reload motor. And just for fun, I gave it a spin of 2 revolutions per second on liftoff. This makes the simulation look so cool, like the jet is doing barrel rolls on the way up. But it also makes the rocket fly straighter with no weathercocking. What else would you like to see this rocket do? Check it out. |
| Customer Testimonials: “I started a rocket club as an after-school activity at the school where I teach science. Searching the internet for materials, kits, and information I discovered Apogee Components. We got everything we needed to develop a class including kits, launchers, supplies, teaching materials (including our textbook - Model Rocket Design and Construction) as well as other teaching materials and aids. Apogee has become my go-to place for all our rocketry needs. The Aerospace Engineering class has become a popular class with students participating in TARC and one is even working on his Level 1 high power certification. This is all possible because of Apogee Components. Thanks, Tim.” -- Gene Angus | |
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