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How do you reach an exact altitude in the sky, but don't exceed it? That is a common goal among a lot of student competitions, such as TARC and the Student Launch Initiative (S.L.I.). In a way, this is also an issue with altitude waivers at many club launch sites, where you must stay below the maximum waiver altitude. One solution is to use airbrakes in the rocket that deploy to slow the rocket down so it doesn't fly too high. If the right controller is also incorporated in the design, you can peak it out as a specific altitude. That is what the students at Manipal Institute of Technology, in Manipal, India had as their project. They not only show the design for the physical hardware, but they also describe the process of controlling the deployment of the drag brakes to reach a target altitude. Also in this issue: FREE plan of the Eiffel Tower Rocket This odd-roc design is a scale model of the famous Paris, France tourist attraction, although this one is intended to fly as a model rocket. This rocket uses foam-core sheets for the sides of the tower, a 3D printed observation platform nose cone, and flies on high thrust 29mm rocket motors. The decal artwork is included with the plans, so it looks pretty realistic. | | 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. |
| Check out the latest products to hit Apogee's shelves! | Wayfarer Rocket Kit | |
The Wayfarer is big for a beginner-level rocket kit. It's over 15 inches tall and 1.64 inches in diameter! So if you wanted a bigger rocket that's still easy to build and fly, then this is the perfect choice for those first-time rocketeers in your life. You don't have to spend a lot of money, find a huge space to launch it, or learn super complicated techniques. Plus, it can serve as a great foundation for launching into the exciting hobby of rocketry as the builders will learn all the most common assembly skills! The kit comes with a lot of colorful vinyl decals that make it easy to decorate. It's a great choice for a first rocket kit - so gift one today! |
| Black Brant Rocket Kit | |
Introducing Apogee Component's Black Brant VC model rocket Kit - an ~1/15th scale version of the iconic NASA sounding rocket that is sure to impress! Whether you're an experienced modeler looking for a challenge or a newcomer to the hobby, this rocket kit is an excellent choice. The Black Brant VC model rocket kit is a faithful reproduction of the full-scale version, complete with all the intricate details that make it such an iconic symbol of the space age. At 23.5 inches tall, this rocket is sure to turn heads when it takes off into the sky. Of course, it has Apogee's premium quality, so you're assured of a great building and flying experience. Get one today! |
| Level-2 Rocket | |
The 4-inch diameter Level-2 was designed specifically for achieving a Level-2 high power rocketry certification. This is an exceptionally durable rocket because it is made from fiberglass components. That means no more zippers, crunched tubes, nor dinged fins. And it will survive high-thrust rocket motors easily. This rocket can also be used to introduce flyers to the process of recovery by dual deployment. It has a redesigned and simplified fiberglass e-bay in the rocket, and it includes two each of the parachutes, shock cords, and parachute protectors. All you have to do is add the electronics and mounting hardware. There is a limited quantity of this kit, so be sure to get one while they are in stock. |
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"The Eiffel Tower Is In The Way" Unfortunately, the Eiffel Tower can't be modeled in RockSim because it doesn't have round sides. So our plan in this week's newsletter doesn't have a RockSim file. But that doesn't mean we can't use it as inspiration for a launch in the Launch Visualizer. I picked the base of the Eiffel Tower in Paris to do this week's simulation. The next part was picking a rocket (Sky Torpedo) and selecting the rocket motor. We also had a challenge of getting the rocket back (there are a lot of buildings in Paris - who knew?). But with a little correct angling of the pad, I was able to get the rocket to land in a nice grassy area. What do you think? |
| Customer Testimonials: “We had chosen Apogee Components to to do our rocketry projects because of their website for one. Apogee website is easily manipulated and very easy to place an order. Apogee ships quickly and if something is missing from a kit or any other product ,customer service quickly sends what is missing. We have ordered everything from the mighty Saturn V to tiny shear pins. With every order we have had outstanding service. We tell everyone that asks us to go to the Apogee website and you'll find everything you need. Weather you are a beginner or you have been flying for years it doesn't matter. Apogee Components has everything to handle your rocketry needs. If you need advise on your project, Apogee will answer any of your questions. If they don't know they will find out. We are completely satisfied with Apogee and look forward to a long business relationship.” -- Kylie and Larry Gamble | |
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