Dual Deployment has some unique terminology. In fact, the phrase "dual deployment" itself has a unique meaning. It isn't just having two parachutes in a rocket, it is that they have to be deployed separately at different times during the flight to achieve the desired outcome of landing close to the pad.

It is because the words and phrases used in the process of dual deployment are so oddball and different, that our free newsletter this week was devoted to listing the terms, and defining what they mean. So if you've ever been confused when overhearing conversations from seasoned rocketeers, and you want to join in and sound intelligent, then this week's issue will give you all that you need to know. If you haven't already downloaded it, now is your chance to do it.

On Tuesday of this week, we started selling the new edition of the Level-2 rocket kit. And wow! They are selling fast. That is a good sign that this will be a popular rocket, and you'll be seeing a lot of out on the rocket range.

This 4-inch diameter rocket 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, and they are selling fast. Be sure to get one while they are in stock.

As part of our busy rocketry week, we also released an entire series of 18 new rocketry construction videos for the Level-2 kit. Normally, we'd release one video every other week as part of our regular newsletter process. But that would drag out too long, so we dropped them all at once.

These videos are great for the people that have never worked with either a fiberglass rocket or attempted dual deployment before. You'll learn a lot of new techniques that will make you an expert builder that other people will be in awe of.

April Tool of the Month: Rocketeer's Needle File Set

We're beginning the month of April, so we are introducing a new tool-of-the-month offer. It is an electroplated diamond coated needle file set, an indispensible tool for any model rocket enthusiast. This set includes three essential metal shapes: round, flat, and triangular.

The round file is perfect for creating smooth curves and shaping concave surfaces, while the flat file is ideal for straight edges and flat surfaces. Finally, the triangular file is excellent for creating sharp edges in corners and fine detail work.

For model rocket enthusiasts, these files are essential for shaping and refining various components of the rocket, such as the fins, nose cone, and the inside of a launch lug. The precision of these files makes them ideal for creating smooth aerodynamic shapes and surfaces, which can greatly improve the performance of the rocket. You'll use them as much, or even more than you do a hobby knife; that's how indispensable these are, and why they are such a great deal.

To get this set of three files for free (a $6.25 value), just purchase $60 worth of Apogee's merchandise. This offer is only available until April 30, 2023, so don't miss your chance to get this valuable tool for your toolbox. Act now, as this offer will not be repeated!

What to Look Forward to Next Week?

Next Tuesday's Advanced Construction Video shows you the technique of sanding wedge shaped airfoils into balsa wood fins. This will be useful for you if you are making a scale rocket of something like the NASA sounding rocket called the Black Brant VC.

This skill is probably something we'd rate a "Skill Level 4" technique because it takes a steady hand while guiding the sanding tee, and a set of calibrated eyeballs to spot how much sanding is enough. But we'll also show you a dirty little trick to getting that sharp peak point on the fin that will stand out once you paint the fins.

I'll see you in your email in-box next Tuesday.