| [Not displaying correctly? View web version.] | Peak of Flight Newsletter #479: | |  In this issue, I will describe two ways to make a tapered carbon fiber tube, which can be used for competition style gliders. The advantage of these glider booms is they are very lightweight and stiff. The disadvantage is that they are hard to make, and can be brittle because they are very thin walled. You may want to use a something else, like a stiff graphite rod that might be a few grams more in weight, but is more durable. But I’ll document the process here just in case you want to give it a try. You might have some suggestions for making them lighter or stronger.
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What is new on Apogee's shelves! | | |  This thin carbon-fiber sheet can be used to make lightweight fins on competition rockets. It is glossy on both sides, which is unusual for carbon-fiber sheets. This makes it great for fins, because the skin friction drag is lowered and the rocket flies higher.
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| | |  The Stratodart X RC rocket-glider from Dynasoar Rocketery is an impressive model that boosts nice and slow, and then transitions into a Radio-controlled glider and creates a spectacular airshow that gets people wondering where they can get one too. Check it out today!
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| | |  The "Shock Cord Armor" from Dino Chutes is a heavy duty shock cord protector with a tongue that holds it securely to your quick link. The protector is constructed of 1/8" thick Nomex which is much thicker that the typical material used for shock cord protectors. All sewing is done with Kevlar® thread. This has been designed to be used with shock cords in the range of 1/2" to 1" wide.
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| | |  The "E-Match Mate" is an ejection canister for dual-deployment rockets and that are designed to be used with e-matches. It uses a reusable silicone powder cap that doesn't allow the ejection to blow in one direction, which lessens the chances of scorching your parachute. Because they are reusable, you'll save money compared to one-time-use canisters.
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| | |  This is a great TARC motor. With its high thrust, the F67-4W is great for heavier rockets that need a kick in the base to get moving. This motor creates a nice white flame that makes the rocket look realistic, just like the big NASA rockets. We have both the 4-second and the 9 second delays in stock.
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| | |  The Black Brant III is a Canadian sounding rocket designed to launch small payloads of up to 39 pounds to around 72 miles high into the atmosphere. This single-stage 1/10th scale kit is about 21.8 inches tall and features a 3D printed nose cone, laser-cut plywood wood fins, water-slide self-adhesive decals, and quick-change engine hook. If you've ever thought about working with 3D printed parts, check out this rocket kit.
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| | |  The First Fire Micro™ is a two-wire motor-starter designed to fit into the tiny nozzles of the smaller Quest Q-Jet composite propellant rocket motors. These motors are harder to ignite because the nozzle isn't always big enough to allow a larger starter to fit through the nozzle and reach the front end of the motor. These starters are made by Aerotech for their Quest Aerospace line of composite motors.
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