| | [Not displaying correctly? View web version.] | Peak-of-Flight Newsletter #623: | |
One of the most common questions in rocketry is how large of a launch site do you need when flying rockets? Obviously, you want to get your rocket back, and you don’t want it to drift away into an area where it is not recoverable. There are a lot of rules of thumb in this regard to picking a field. The short answer to the question though, is that the bigger the field, the better. In this issue, we'll look at some of the factors you'll need to consider when picking a launch site, and we'll try to determine what is the minimum site size for your rockets. | | Read the rest of this week's article, either on a downloadable PDF for printing out, or on our website (great for viewing on your phone)! Previous issues of our newsletter are found at our archive page. |
| Check out the latest products to hit Apogee's shelves! | RockSim 11 - Now Available | | The newest edition of RockSim (version 11) brings exciting new features for rocket enthusiasts that want to simulate their own rocket designs. These include automatic engine updates, improved database search for motors, and the addition of airfoiled fins for enhanced aerodynamics. Furthermore, a new ejection charge calculator simplifies the process of determining black powder amounts for dual-deployment parachute systems. These updates aim to streamline rocket design and simulation, offering users greater convenience and accuracy in their projects. Update from any previous version, or explore the free 30-day trial version today! |
| Estes Black Brant XII Kit | | Challenge yourself and build a towering replica of the historic Black Brant XII sounding rocket! This meticulously detailed 1/14th scale kit faithfully captures the spirit of high-altitude atmospheric exploration and stands an impressive 54.6 inches tall with a girth of 2.22-inches in diameter. Are you ready to embark on your next rocketry adventure? Order your Estes Black Brant XII model rocket kit from Apogee Components today! |
| |
| | What's Your Eclipse Story? We had a great experience watching the solar eclipse on Monday in North Texas. After seeing the one in 2017, I wasn't going to miss this one. And in a way, it was much better. But having my daughter with me was the best part. It is a lasting memory that we'll have for a lifetime. What is your eclipse story? Share it with us on our facebook page. - Tim | |
| Customer Testimonials: “I have had Rocksim for about 10 years and rely on it heavily for design and motor selection. I have done my share of very successful scratch designing and building different high power rockets that I otherwise would not have been able to do. I really enjoy it and like it very much. There are plenty of tutorials for accomplishing your design projects/ideas using Rocksim at Apogee.com. The staff at Apogee are great people. Thank you Tim and company.”
-- Gary Slater | |
|
| 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. | |
|
|
