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The new Experimental Gliding Parachute could be a game-changer when it comes to mid and high power rocketry. Instead of the rocket drifting downwind on launch, the parachute can be steered into the wind, and can be brought right to your feet via RC control. You won't have to spend time retrieving your rocket, it will come back to you. We call this: Come-to-me recovery™ Because this parachute is radically different from a traditional chute, and requires a bit of set-up, we've made a series of videos that walk you through the assembly and preparation steps. In this second video, you'll see how to glue the two wood servo supports to the sled, install the servo, install the weld-nut bracket to the sled, mount the switch to the upper bulkhead, and then test servo movement again. View this week's Rocketry Workshop Videos (Duration 13 min, 21 sec) If you would like to see the gliding parachute in action, start your journey here. | | Previous videos are found on our archive page. |
| Check out the latest products to hit Apogee's shelves! | NCR LaunchMaster Controller | |
If you are looking for a more robust launch controller once you have graduated from A/B/C powered rockets, the NCR LaunchMaster™ should be your choice. It is bigger than the traditional starter set launch controller, and it uses batteries with larger electrical capacity so you can launch lots of rockets in succession without having to worry about having enough power. And it contains 30 feet of wire, giving you safety to launch motors larger than a D-engine. |
| NCR Blade Caddy | |
The North Coast Blade Caddy™ is a safer way to store your razor blades. With four convenient slots, your razor baldes will be secure and non-hazardous when you set them down to continue to the next step in your build. This handy holder is 3D printed in a variety of brightly colored ABS plastic fillament so you won't lose it on a cluttered work top. |
| Gliding Parachute System | |
Gliding parachutes have the advantage that they can be steared. That means you can bring them back to yourself instead of having them just drift in the wind. Additionally, they are more efficient that a round parachute, so a smaller chute will give you a slower descent rate. This is an experimental system that includes a nylon cloth Rogallo-shaped parachute and the controller ebay. It also comes with a servo, battery, and a charger for the battery. You will need to provide your own model-airplane style RC receiver and transmitter and have experience using them. Three sizes are available: 24", 28" and 32". More information is available here. |
| Wildman Hobbies Darkstar Jr | |
From the point of its aluminum tipped nose cone to the back of the motor mount, the Wildman Hobbies Darkstar Jr oozes style. And it does so without sacrificing performance. Flying on 38mm motors (or 29mm with an adapter, not included) it is a rugged rocket that can be a utility craft to fly every launch or to go supersonic and well out of sight on special occasions. |
| Peregrine Jr Rocket Kit | |
The Peregrine Jr. is a relatively simple to build yet gorgeous
1/2-scale model of the famous Peregrine high-power rocket. It utilizes curvaceous laser-cut basswood fins, a high-quality plastic nose cone and stunning vinyl decals. The end result is a great looking rocket that stands out on any launch field. It is a mid-power kit because it utilizes a 24mm motor mount and can fly on a massive variety of mid-power motors. Fun to build, a blast to fly. Get one today! |
| Make Carbon Fiber Tubes | |
Here is an extensive and detailed video course on how to make Ultra-Lightweight Carbon-Fiber Rocket Tubes. They're so light, they give you an unfair advantage in competition. These are the ones that my daughters, Allison and Ashley used in Romania last September at the 2021 World SpaceModeling Championships. Allison was part of the senior Silver Medal winning USA team, and Ashley took home the Bronze Medal in the Jr. Division. The girls were taught how to make their own tubes, so if they can do it, so can you. The training course consists of 5 hours and 42 minutes of video instruction, covering everything I know about how to make a successful tube with a glass-finish using a 2-piece mold. It even includes all the secret techniques and materials, and where to buy them, including where to get the 2-part mold. This course is on the Udemy website, not at Apogee Components. |
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LOC Goblin on I65 One of the nice things about the Launch Visualizer is you get to try out rockets that normally wouldn't be allowed on your smaller launch sites. That is what I did on this week's simulation. It is an LOC Goblin kit flown on an I65-10 from the site of SARG club in California. After I went to the club's website, I discovered that the site doesn't allow for high power rockets and... they are no longer even using the site for their launches. But that doesn't mean you can't fly them in the Launch Visualizer. Give it a try! |
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“Living in Australia, it can sometimes be difficult to get rocketry products, but if I need something like eg. motor adapters, Jolly logic chute release before my next club launch day I know if Apogee Components have it in stock, Tim and his team can have it shipped out to me pronto, and all my deliveries have arrived on time and in excellent condition. After getting confirmation that I ordered the very first one I'm looking forward to receiving the very first RC gliding parachute Apogee Components shipped out. Thanks Tim and all your team.” -- Gregory Traise | |
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We're looking for someone to write a definitive guide to selecting igniters, controllers and batteries for rockets. We'd love to have a newsletter article on that topic, because we get lots of inquiries about it. Is that you? Do you know how many e-matches can be set off in a cluster by a 3.7v 400 mAh battery? See our Newsletter Guidelines on how to submit an article on this topic and get paid up to $350 for your time.
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