[Not displaying correctly? View web version.] | Peak-of-Flight Newsletter #564: | This article by Joshua Dummond describes an alternate design for an electronics bay. The "traditional method" is to mount the electronics in a tube coupler in the middle of the rocket. In this design, the electronics is mounted near the rear of the rocket and accessed from a panel on the outside of the body. The ejection charge from the rocket motor ducts around the side of the ebay compartment. This allows for more options for the recovery device and for alternative back-up systems to provide redundancy. | 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! Odd'l F-18 Hornet | Based on the F18-Hornet, the aircraft of the US Navy's Blue Angel's for 34 years, this fighter from Odd'l rockets will surely stop people in their tracks. The rocket features balsa fins, a plastic nose cone, a clear vacuum form canopy, 3D printed missiles and Waterslide decals. It is the third model in the Odd'l Fighter Fleet - so be sure to collect them all so you have th complete set. |
24" to 32" Plastic Parachute | Need an inexpensive plastic parachute for those mid-power size model rockets? This colorful chute is great for mid-power rockets. It includes cut lines for 24" and 32" sizes, as well as a spill hole in the middle. It is an octagon shape, so it has more lines for increased carrying capacity. Made from High-Density PolyEthylene (HDPE) plastic. Comes with thick cotton string for the shroud lines, and tear-resistant hole reinforcement rings. |
AGM-157 Scorch | The one thing that you'll notice about the The North Coast Rocketry AGM-157 Scorch is the graphics. It is just loaded with details, colors, and texture. And it is relatively easy to get all this eye candy because of a full-body vinyl wrap for the 2.6-inch diameter tube, and additional vinyl and water-slide decals for the nose cone and fins. This is a great mid-power rocket for flying F and G size rocket engines. Plus it has a 3D printed boattail and nozzle that nests over the engine retainer. Lots to enjoy about this kit, so you might want to put this on your wish list while we still have them in stock. |
Apogee Airmail Rocket | Theme based rockets, like the Apogee Airmail are what makes rocketry so fun for spectators as well as for modelers. You’ll have a lot of fun with this rocket at the flying field, as people will come up with many memes comparing your rocket to the postal service. It is based on a BT-55 body tube, and has slots cut in the tube where the envelope-shaped fins are inserted. Plus it comes loaded with decals that make decorating it easy and fun. |
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