| [Not displaying correctly? View web version.] | Peak-of-Flight Newsletter #548: | | 
We have a new product developer working here at Apogee Components - Christopher Texler. As one of his first assignments, I asked him to keep notes as to what his first week was like, and what new information he has learned. I thought it would be interesting for you to get a little bit of the flavor of what it is like in the world's dream job. Also in this issue: Hermes II plan - a scale rocket launched from White Sands Another one of Christopher's tasks in the first week was to come up with a rocket kit plan for this issue. The rocket he chose was the Hermes II, which was launched in 1947 from the White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico. This was a converted V2 that had enlarged fins because they stuck a big wing on the front of the nose cone. We tweaked it a bit more for stability reasons by modifying the fins to have spin-tabs on them so it rotates as it flies to counteract that wing on the front. But if you're up for challenge, this would be a fun model to build. | | 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! | Estes Astrocam | | 
The Astrocam® is now available! This is a small 24mm diameter rocket includes a small but full HD video capable camera. The camera is only 8.1 grams, so it barely affects the performance of your rockets. The rocket itself doesn't require any glue to assemble. You'll have this Skill Level 1 model put together in less than 20 minutes. So many features are packed into this rocket, that you need to check it out. Sold out! More on order. |
| Estes Variety Bulk Packs of Motors | | 
If you're a teacher or group leader flying dozens of rockets, you probably want bulk packs of motors. Estes has released variety packs, so you get more than one type of motor in the 24-pack of motors. We now have the A8, B6, C6 package as well as the B6-0/B6-6 combination which is great for two-stage rocket flights. Both bulk packs contain the starters and recovery wadding, so it is a great way to save money. |
| Estes Saturn V Skylab | | 
The 41.25-inch tall Estes Saturn V Skylab is a 1:100 scale reproduction of the historic rocket and its space station payload. Vacuum formed tube wraps and fin fairings add a textured realism to this model’s surface. Injection molded fins are both durable and detailed – a fin alignment guide is included for precise placement. The detailed water-slide decals accurately represent the markings of this historic mission. Flies on 29mm diameter rocket motors. |
| Andromeda Cluster Rocket | | 
Imported from Germany, this Klima rocket kit called the Andromeda uses a cluster of four 18mm diameter engines to launch it skward. It also has a unique mid-body separation design to reduce the chance of zippered body tubes, plus an ejection baffle to protect the parachute. It makes a nice rocket if you want to try out clustering. |
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"Apogee has all the components I could possibly need to custom build and repair my rockets the way I want to. I can count on fast delivery with reasonable shipping costs." -- Frank DeAngelo | |
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