| [Not displaying correctly? View web version.] | Peak of Flight Newsletter #506: | | 
Building a scale model from scratch is a fun and challenging activity. However, there are occasions when non-standard tube sizes are required. In this article by author Chris Flanigan, he describes the technique for making body tubes to satisfy specific dimensions from very thin flat sheets of fiberglass. The material is dimensionally accurate, lightweight, and easily painted. It’s a great method to add to your scale modeling toolbox. | | 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! | LOC Terrier-Sandhawk | | 
The Terrier-Sandhawk is a high power two-stage rocket designed for high-altitude flights. This is a complex rocket, and is recommended only for the person that is looking for their next challenge after completing their Level 1 or Level 2 certification. What makes it complex is that you'll have to build in a side-mounted ebay sled (included from Apogee Components only) into the model in order to house the electronics that are needed to ignite the upper stage motor. It is a crowd-pleaser for sure. And you'll have earned the applause after the effort you put into building this rocket. |
| Chute Release Protection Blankets | |  Do you have problems with your parachute slipping out of the rubber band of the Jolly Logic Chute Release?
The Chute Release Protection Blanket solves this problem and does even more: - It is a Nomex/Kevlar® blanket that protects the parachute from the heat of the ejection charge.
- It also keeps the parachute from slipping out of the rubber band because of the way you fold it up.
- And it protects the Jolly Logic Chute Release from heat damage by encasing it in its own pouch.
- Finally, the pouch is sewn into the blanket, so if the parts of the rocket come down separately, the chute release is much easier to find.
Available in three sizes 9-3/4", 12" and 14" blankets. MORE ON ORDER!! |
| Estes Double Ringer | | 
The new Double Ringer is a unique rocket in that it uses two special gliders called "annular wings" attached to the side that provide stability for the rocket as it ascends into the air. When the rocket reaches apogee and the parachute is ejected, the two gliders detach from the tube and fly gently to the the ground. This is a great kit for younger rocketeers, as it is designed to be simple to build. |
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