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Peak of Flight Newsletter #429:

Repairing Broken Parachute Loops on Nose Cones

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We’ve all had situations where the parachute loop on the back of the nose cone has broken off after a flight. It seems to happen more frequently to smaller rockets with injection molded polystyrene nose cones. This article will cover some of the different fixes that I’ve used in the past to repair the nose cones in order to get the rocket flying again.

 

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BT-70 Egg Protector
Foam Padding for BT-70 Tubes

Here is another foam protector for the launching of raw eggs to prevent them from cracking. This custom-molded soft-foam nest snugly nestles the egg and provides superior protection. Fits the 2.2" diameter tubes (BT-70 size and 54mm). This is our "Short version" that saves space and weight in the rocket.

 
Galactic Wave
Galactic Wave Rocket kit

The Galactic Wave from Sunward Aerospace is a unique kit with a ton of neat and challenging features.  

A big thing you'll notice is the fins and pods on the kit are all attached to the tube fin, which serves as the primary building base.  The long, main body almost acts as an extension from this sturdy lower construction instead of being the main body tube. Note that this rocket needs a high-thrust motor like a D21 to get it up to flight speed.

 
TARC Success Packs
Bulk Supplies for TARC rockets

This success pack of parts is a great way to get your designs "off the ground". It contains the most commonly requested components to build TARC Style rockets, including the transition section that is a requirement for this year's Team America Rocketry Challenge (TARC) event. We have two versions of the Success Packs: one based around the 2.2" diameter (BT-70) body tube, and the other for the 2.6" diameter (BT-80) tube. There are no instructio ns included (you know the TARC rules, you have to design it yourself...), but there are enough parts to assemble two rockets. Now you can test different configurations to create your winning rocket!   Save money, save time, and prevent frustration because you forgot something important. Let Apogee be your TARC success supplier.

 
 
Patch Batch - SloMo
Patch Batch Sticker Set

The fifth sticker in the collection features the Slow-Mo rocket kit. The Slo-Mo was designed for those wanting a rocket that takes off a bit slower than average. You may feel that someone needs to get out and push to get this rocket into the sky. It features laser-cut tubes, plywood fins, and a plastic nose cone.

How many times have your friends said they like watching rockets that have those sloooooow realistic lift-offs? You know... like watching those old videos of the Saturn V launching towards the moon? We've heard those same comments too. Because of that, we created an easy-to-build kit that takes off a bit slower than a normal rocket. 

And it looks like a rocket, not a flying saucer model that you'd expect to take off slow. When your friends see this rocket, they aren't going to be expecting it to rise so slowly into the sky. So it will be more impressive because it still looks like a model rocket.

The thrill of launch is more intense with this model because it has such a majestic lift-off. The sound is louder, and the smoke is thicker because the rocket stays closer to the ground.  

This is a vinyl sticker that has a background which makes it look like a cloth patch. But since it is a sticker, you can attach it easily to anything smooth, like your range box or your cabinet in your workshop. The sticker is approximately 3-inches wide by 5-inches tall. 


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