| | [ Not displaying correctly? View web version. ] | Apogee Rocketry Workshop #396: | |
We'll be releasing two videos in the construction sequence of the "Timer Test Vehicle" (TTV) this week, because one of them is pretty short. The first video shows how to attached the shock cord in the booster stage to the transition that couples the rocket stages together. We'll also attach the parachute to the booster stage to get it ready to fly. At the end of this video, the rocket is ready to paint. In the second video, we'll mount the electronics into the tray of the upper stage. This "timer" device will do two things. First, it will sense lift-off of the rocket and ignite the upper stage rocket motor. If the motor fails to ignite in flight, the other function of the timer is to fire off an alternate ejection charge that pushes out the parachute. That way, the rocket comes in safely. 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 (Video Part #11 Duration: 2 min, 32 sec, Video Part #12 Duration: 11 min, 12 sec ) | | Previous videos are found on our archive page. |
| Check out the latest products to hit Apogee's shelves! | 2023 Christmas Ornament | |
Relive the exhilarating memories of an unforgettable year with our 2023 Christmas Tree Ornament. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this ornament captures the essence of the iconic TTV rocket, symbolizing the spirit of exploration and adventure. Constructed from a high-quality laser-cut cardstock skeleton framework, the TTV Model Rocket Ornament offers a unique and engaging assembly experience. Simply punch out the precision-cut pieces from the card and fit them together like a captivating 3D jigsaw puzzle. With just a touch of glue, watch as the rocket takes shape before your eyes, ready to grace your Christmas tree with its awe-inspiring presence. Get several today for your friends and family to remind them that you'd love rocketry kits as your Christmas present. |
| BT-55 Strap-on Boosters | | Experience the exhilaration of soaring to new heights with our groundbreaking Strap-on Booster Pods. Designed for medium-sized model rockets, these strap-on booster pods enhance lift-off thrust and enable faster takeoffs or the safe launch of heavier payloads into the sky. Based on BT-55 size tubes, they can be attached to most any mid-power size rocket for awesome lift-offs and impressive amounts of smoke and fire. Get a set today and really impress your friends. |
| Kronos Rocket | | Are you searching for a rocket that can use 29mm diameter F through H size motors? Here is a burly ship that flies on those economical F motors, but then you can put a high-power motor into it occasionally for an all-out thrilling flight. This is the Kronos model rocket kit! Standing at an impressive 51 inches tall and boasting a commanding 3-inch diameter, the Kronos is a masterpiece of design and engineering that will transport you back to the golden era of rocketry while igniting your sense of wonder and adventure. Be the first person in your club to have this formibable rocket kit by getting one today! |
| |
| |
TTV Thanksgiving Day Launch I was trying to think of what rocket to launch to celebrate Thanksgiving (next week Thursday). None of our rockets are turkeys... What is associated with Thanksgiving? Plymouth Rock, Massachusetts, where the pilgrams started the first colony and celebrated their first Thanksgiving. I had to find a small park where we could launch a rocket in Plymouth, but it is really close to Cape Cod Bay, and I didn't want a water landing. But I was able to launch and successfully recover the two-stage TTV rocket flying on a D22 to a C6-5 motor combination. Check it out here. |
| Customer Testimonials: "Just this past year I started into high powered model rocketry. I was new to ordering from Apogee. The people there were friendly, helpful, and most of all they made me feel like I was family. Anything that I needed from products to advice, they were more than happy to help me. Thank you Apogee for such excellent service, and allowing me to be in your family."
-- John Heska
| |
|
| 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. | |
|
|
