| [Not displaying correctly? View web version.] | Peak of Flight Newsletter #480: | | Are you tired of having a single color paint on your creative rocket designs? Do they need to be spiced up with a custom decal? You've got a great idea in mind, but maybe you don't know how to actually make a decal for the rocket. In this article by Samer Najia, you'll learn the simple step-by-step process of actually producing a custom decal that you can apply to your rocket and give it that professional look. It is much easier to do than you might think. And if you have created a cool looking design with custom decals, be sure to send us a photo. We'd love to see it too! | | 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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What is new on Apogee's shelves! | | | We've got seven new cardboard fin alignment guides for builders that want to put on four fins at a time. They fit the standard tube sizes of 13, 18, 24, 33, 41.6, 56, and 66mm diameter. Now your 4-fin rockets will fly straighter and will look better. See them all on our tool pages. We also have seven 3-fin alignment guides, which makes a total of 14 different guides for people that want to put on all their fins at once and lay them horizontally while the glue dries. |
| | | 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. |
| | | The Aurora Clipper 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! |
| | | 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. |
| | | 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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| | Did you know there are over 120 different model rocket manufacturers of kits, and components? That high number surprised us too. We bet you haven't heard of half of them, let alone to know what items they produce. Would you like to receive a free newsletter that announces the latest products coming out? We're starting a newsletter called "Industry Updates" that will come out about twice a month to let you know what new items are coming out. We're doing the work, so you don't have to. Click here to subscribe today and stay informed. |
| "This kind of customer service is rare and I want to send the appreciation back your way to the entire Apogee team. I'm a big fan of your operation and how nice it is to have a "one-stop-shop" option for rocket parts when you need them. I appreciate the quick turn-around. These parts are for my Level 1 Cert launch at the end of this month, so I couldn't ask for better timing. Thanks for the excellent service!" -- Steven Anderson | |
| Have you seen "Barks At Rockets" yet? - The new hilariously funny comic strip by our graphic artist Chris Duran is released every Thursday on our Facebook page. Be sure to check it out and share it with your rocketry friends. |
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