[ Not displaying correctly? View web version. ] | Peak of Flight Newsletter #451: | A question that you may have is “What is a Guide Chute?” I had the same question when I first heard of it, too. Is it a real thing, or just something made up by a manufacturer to sell something unique? In this article, I’ll give you the information that I found out about the device so that you can make your own conclusion. | Read the rest of this week's article here. Previous issues of our newsletter are found at our archive page. |
Check out the latest products to hit Apogee's shelves! | At the request from several customers, we've added to our inventory the Dino Chutes Protective Pouches for the PerfectFlite altimeters. This gives you a bit more padding and a shield against dust and hot ejection charges. We now have them for these altimeters: ARPA, Pnut, and the FireFly. |
| The Starter Set contains one StratoLauncher™ IV soda bottle water rocket launcher will enable you to propel a 2-liter plastic (PET) soda pop bottle over 350 feet into the sky using only water and compressed air from a bicycle pump or an air compressor. Completely redesigned in order to prevent air leakage. Heavy duty and great for classrooms! |
| The HyperLoc is promoted as a "Park Flyer." The designers thought that since it is heavy and robust, it could withstand some faster-than-normal descent speeds and therefore could be used in smaller fields. This is true, but where this kit is a lot of fun is stuffing higher thrust motors into the backend. This rocket is designed for motors that have a brutal kick. It's built for speed! |
| Have you built a lot of small kits and want something bigge, something that has some features found in high-power rockets? Then the LOC Graduator would be something you might be interested in. The Graduator is a classic rocket kit that builds just like smaller rockets, but everything in it is designed for bigger motors. Flies great on F and G size motors. |
| The LOC Black Brant X is a pseudo-scale model loosely based on the Candian Sounding Rocket. It's a great all-around flyer that can use a variety of different rocket engines. It's a proven performer that will get the respect of everyone that sees it. This model is going to be your rock-solid favorite that can be flown at any time. |
| This is the success package of the most commonly used parts for the 2017-2018 TARC Competition. This pack of parts is a great way to get your designs "off the ground". It contains the most commonly requested components to build rockets for the TARC competition. There is enough material supplies in the package to assemble two rockets. Now you can test different configurations to create your winning rocket! |
| Providing extra protection from the soot and the hot gases of the ejection charge, this vinyl protective pouch was designed for the Jolly Logic series of altimeters (AltimeterOne, AltimerTwo, and AltimeterThree). The pouch from Dino Chutes securely holds the altimeter inside during use and keeps it clean, plus it gives a little extra protection from bumps and bruises of the flight. |
| This nifty little pouch for the Chute Release (not included) gives you extra peace of mind by protecting your Chute Release from those hot stray ejection charges that might get past your main chute protection. It's also useful once your rocket lands on the ground and gets dragged by the wind. Created by Dino Chutes, it is constructed from Nomex fabric with a hook and loop closure strap that goes under the tether strap. Bright yellow color, so it adds more visibility to your rocket too. |
| Designed Dino Chutes to work with the Jolly Logic Chute Release device (not included). This special guide chute is intended to be deployed during the time your rocket is descending from apogee. It basically helps your rocket descend a little slower and also keeps it from drifting too far. Think of it as a funny looking parachute because it has the DNA of a streamer. |
| X-form parachutes tend to provide a more stable descent as compared to the typical hexagon parachutes. They also tend to pack more tightly than a comparable hexagon shaped parachute because there's less fabric overall. Made by Dino Chutes, there are 5 sizes available from 12-inches to 36-inches. |
| You just got a really cool rocket, and you'd like to upgrade it to use a nylon parachute. For most nylon chutes the material is too thick and too stiff to pack into a small diameter tube. Here is a parachute that's made from thinner, softer cloth which than other nylon chutes. It packs tight, so it will go into smaller tubes. But the unique thing is that these are printed parachutes with colorful patterns on them that make them easy to see in the sky and when they land on the ground. Available in 15", 18" and 24" diameter versions. |
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| “I am a STEM Engineering teacher and I am currently working with my 9th grade students on the TARC challenge. The students have designed and built the rockets from scratch and I just order what they request. We have been having some great success. Thank you again for your great service and great parts it has made my job a lot easier as a teacher having a reliable retailer that I can trust." -- Adam Benson | |
Communication Coordinator - Do you know rockets? We mean, really know them well? And do you know how to connect with people and get them excited about rocketry? This marketing postion requires a person that can come up with a lot of strategies and ideas on how to grow a business. Technical writing ability is essential and required too, as you'd have to produce innovative weekly newsletters and videos for our great customers. Located in the beautiful city of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Apogee Components is a fast-paced and innovative rocketry company that is a leader in rocket information and education. We're growing because we strive to have the products customers want, and ship them the same day. You'll enjoy being part of a small but close-knit and friendly team that pushes each other to be their best. If you think this could be you and you want to get into the rocketry industry, contact Tim through our contact form on our web site. For additional information, see: https://www.apogeerockets.com/Company/Job_opportunities | |
Have you seen "Barks At Rockets" yet? - The new hilariously funny comic strip by our graphic artist Chris Duran is released every Thursday on our Facebook page. Be sure to check it out and share it with your rocketry friends. | |
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We're up to something nearly every day of the week on Facebook, and we'd love it you could join us. Facebook is where you can interact with other Apogee fans. Here is what we do on our Facebook page: Monday: This Week in Rocketry Tuesday is Rocketry Share - sharing fun and informative space posts from other sites. Wednesday is "Newsletter Day" - We'll announce our newsletter for those who haven't subscribed (unlike you), and we'd love to hear your feedback on the video or newsletter. Join the conversation and share your rocketry knowledge. Thursday is "Humor Day" - We're scouring the web for little cartoons or jokes related to rocketry or the space program. Rocketry is fun and entertaining! Friday is "Feature Friday" - This is the one day where we pick a product and tell a little bit more about it. It may be when we started selling it, or some other little-known fact about the product. Saturday is "Launch Day" - We're out to launch... and we'd love to see a great photo of an Apogee product from one of your personal launches! |
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