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This fourth step in the construction of the TTV model rocket is a lot of fun, because you'll see the intricate engineering that went into the development of the engine mount that connects to the ebay sled. In this episode, the ebay is assembled and then an odd-looking framework is attached to one end. This framework acts as a spacer and places the engine mount tube the correct distance from the ebay so that the ejection charge gasses pass through the integrated baffle correctly. The framework also has a blast plate that protects the igniter runway tube from the heat of the ejection charge. It looks complicated, but when you put it together piece by piece in a jigsaw-like manner, it is not so bad, and you'll love it because it becomes a piece of artwork. Too bad you can't see it once the model is completely assembled. It is one of those curious things you'll have fun describing to your friends on the rocket range The TTV rocket was created as a way for us to inexpensively test the Simple Timer. This electronic staging device is perfect for those that wish to stage composite propellant rocket motors. The TTV is a small-ish rocket that allows you to try out your timers and dual-deployment altimeters without using high-power motors. They can be tested on C and D size motors that are readily available. View this week's Rocketry Workshop Videos (Duration 13 min, 39 sec) | | Previous videos are found on our archive page. |
| Check out the latest products to hit Apogee's shelves! | Swingshot RC Rocket Glider | | The SwingShot RC glider from J&H Aerospace is a two channel Radio Controlled glider, allowing you to fly this rocket right back to your feet so you don't have walk to retrieve it. It is also a swing-wing glider, so it folds up for the boost phase, which goes to a much higher altitude than a fixed wing rocket glider. You can fly this rocket on A-C motors, or if you're really daring, you might put it up on a 18mm composite D motor for some really sky-high flights. We haven't even built our own rocket yet, so our webpage is not as complete as we want, but we do have them in stock and ready to ship. |
| Apogee TTV Rocket | |
The new "Timer Test Vehicle" (TTV) is specifically designed to give you an economical way to try out your electonic staging timers before you commit to putting them in an expensive high power rocket. Flying 2-stages with small composite motors is a cheap and effective way to learn the skills you'll need to take your big rockets to spectacular heights. This rocket is a marvel of engineering, with lots of features packed into a small rocket. It includes an electronics bay, ejection baffle, through-the-wall-fins, laser-cut plywood centering rings, and two nylon cloth parachutes. It can also be used to test dual-deployment electronics, or a Jolly Logic Chute release. You can get this rocket today here! |
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Antares Explorer to the Rescue This week, we're giving away a free Antares Express rocket to one lucky newsletter subscriber. To celebrate that, our simulation today (click here) shows what the Antares Express would look like if it were launched from the Dallas Area Rocket Society's launch site. This is such a big field, we went for broke and put a E18 motor into it. What would you do to improve this launch? |
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