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Your altimeter is almost always wrong. Most rocketeers read the altitude report from their electronics and assume that is “real life.” Not true, according to Ken Karbon, our author of this week's newsletter article. Barometric altimeters read pressure then simulate altitude with a model. Now you are thinking to yourself, “How can a measurement need a simulation?” Since altimeters read barometric pressure, the measurements are influenced by the local weather, such as storms, temperature, winds, and humidity. However, the accuracy limitations of altimeters are rarely discussed in model rocketry. To find out more, read this article and learn how you can make your altitude measurements more accurate. | | 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! | | | 
Tubular nylon is a cheaper alternative to Kevlar® for shock cords. While it isn't nearly as strong, but it is softer and has less of a tendancy to zipper a body tube. The bright fluorescent orange color helps increase the visibility of your rocket to make it easer to find if it drapes over a bush or tree. For more information, click here. |
| | |  This is a 1/8 scale model of the Jayhawk AQM-37C target drone, which has been in operation with the US NAVY since 1961. This kit is based on the BT-60 size tube, is nearly 20 inches long, and flies on 24mm diameter rocket motors. It has all the basic elements of a classic kit, where the level of detail and accuracy is exceptional. Get more information here.
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| | |  Here is a pre-made e-match that doesn't require an explosives permit from the government, nor do you have to dip them yourself. It is pre-assembled and ready to use in your rocket. Great for dual-deployment and for airstarts. Low current. Get more information here.
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| | |  The Japanese Mu-4S-2 rocket successfully launched the Tansei satellite on 16 February 1971. Now you can honor that acheivement with a 1/21.4 scale replica of the rocket. This is a big mid-power rocket that flies on 29mm diameter motors for impressive flights. Get more information here.
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| | |  The Simple GPS Tracker is a two-part system to help you find your rocket after launch. It uses a small airborne transmitter (part one) inside your rocket that sends its GPS location to a handheld receiver (part two) that you carry with you. The receiver has a simple pointer indicator on its screen, which tells you which direction to walk in order to retrieve your rocket. It even tells you how many more feet you have to go, and it generally leads you to within 5 to 10 feet from your rocket. NO HAM radio license is required to use this! Get more information here.
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Our 2nd Issue Has Been Sent! Here's some news that you missed if you're not a subscriber: 1. Two new rocket kits were announced to be released this week. 2. A new rocket accessory was released by another company. 3. Black Friday deals were advertised. Wouldn't you like to know what exactly you missed out on? Did you know there are over 120 different model rocket manufacturers of kits, and components? Our "Industry Updates" newsletter comes out twice a month to let you know what is new in the model rocketry industry. Click here to subscribe today and stay informed. |
 Every year we pick a winner in our Rocketry Grant Program to receive $300 in rocketry merchandise from Apogee Components. This year our winning team is from Arizona State University, who submitted this video as their official entry. Congratulations to Rocky Kimbrell, Jack Miller and the entire team there at ASU! Honorable Mention goes to Matthew Peña and the team at Utah Valley University for this video submission. | |
 “I do want you to know that because your site is so educational I will jump through hoops to buy from you.” -- Bill Sinkhorn | |
 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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