| | Not displaying correctly? View web version. | Peak-of-Flight Newsletter #652: | |  Curious about that enigmatic "Fake Motor" lurking in RockSimâs engine database? Itâs not a glitchâitâs a powerful tool for simulating complex flights like boosted darts, staged rockets with non-motorized upper stages, or even A.R.C. competition designs! In our latest Peak-of-Flight Newsletter, we dive deep into: - Why the "Fake Motor" exists and how it solves unique simulation challenges.
- Mastering time-triggered events (like parachute deployment) without relying on altitude sensors.
- Simulating drag-separation for cleaner, higher-altitude flights (no sooty boosters!).
- Pro tips for A.R.C. teams to model egg-capsule separation and dual-parachute recovery.
Whether youâre designing a NASA-style boosted dart or troubleshooting staging logic for composite motors, this article is your roadmap to more realistic simulations. Download the Full Issue Here P.S. Love RockSim? Explore our RS-PRO upgrade for even more control over flight events, staging logic, and 3D trajectory visualization!
Why wait? Elevate your simulations and avoid head-scratching momentsâdecode the "Fake Motor" today! Apogee Components â Your Launchpad to Smarter Rocket Science. | | 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. |
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| Check out the latest products to hit Apogee's shelves! | Mako Rocket Kit | |  Engineered for thrill-seekers and builders alike, the Mako rockets into the spotlight with its shark-inspired design and mid-power prowess. This 42-inch beast features laser-cut Baltic birch fins for unshakable stability, a 29mm motor mount (compatible with E-G engines), and a rugged Kevlar recovery systemâall wrapped in a modular airframe built for customization. Upgrade to 38mm motors, add dual-deployment electronics, or experiment with cluster configurationsâthe Makoâs hackable design invites modifications as bold as your ambitions. Whether youâre chasing 2,800-foot launches, family workshop moments, or proving grounds for your engineering creativity, the Mako delivers jaw-dropping performance with predator-like precision. More information here!
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| Triple 29mm Motor Mount Kit | |  Transform your single-motor 3â diameter rocket (like the Apogee Invicta booster stage) into a high-performance cluster vehicle with our innovative 3x29mm Cluster Motor Mount Kit. Designed for enthusiasts seeking more thrust, versatility, and excitement, this kit lets you retrofit standard 74mm (3-inch) airframes to accommodate three 29mm motors simultaneously. Get more information here.
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| PNC-74 Internal Bulkhead Kit | |  This is a special Nose Cone Shock Cord Anchor: If you add a ebay to a short rocket, one issue you quickly run into is a lack of space for the main parachute. A great option is to use the nose cone's internal volume to hold the parachute. Choosing this requires finding a way to attach a shock cord inside the nose cone, as modifying the nose cone for parachute storage involves removing the standard shock cord attachment point on the shoulder. This special anchor system is designed for Apogee's PNC-74A nose cone and provides a simple, lightweight attachment point. We use it in the Nike-Hercules kit, but you may need it for other rockets that need to put the parachute in the nose cone.
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| 38mm/74mm Motor Mount Kit | |  This motor mount adapter kit allows you to put a 38mm engine mount tube inside a 3-inch (74mm) thin wall airframe tube. Features a heavy duty engine mount tube, and 1/8" thick plywood centering rings. You'll save time because there is no cutting tubes to the correct lengths, nor do you have to search high-and-low to find all the correct size centering rings. Everything is already included in this motor mount kit. Check it out here.
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| | Launch of the Week!  The Launch of the Week is new Apogee Mako kit. We're launching on a F20-7 motor. The hard part of this launch was picking a launch site. Since the Mako is a shark themed rocket, I wanted someplace that began with the word ocean. A quick search on the internet led me to a town called Ocean Pine in Maryland. I don't know who owns the site, but that is the beauty of the Launch Visualizer. You can launch anywhere in the world. Check it out here. | |
| Customer Testimonial  âToday I opened a box from Apogee... WOW the care they take with your order is like a baby in a bassinet... All items were placed in this box and packages not to move around.. The shipping Dept Rocks... Tim and his crew deliver the promise of fast, friendly, complete orders... They keep the Hobby Growing and you can bet I will be placing my 3rd order soon as my 2nd order is in route now... I appreciate all you do Tim and can't wait to share photo's of the build one day along with the progress of my L1 Cert using the Zephyr.. High Fives all...â -- Victor Dutel | |
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