Apogee Level 2 Build | Rocketry Forum - Model Rocketry Forums
WEBOct 20, 2020. #1. Starting an Apogee Level 2 build. This is a completely fiberglass rocket made by MadCow for Apogee. No instructions with this kit, but TVM did a full video instruction. I watched the entire video series first (it is a bit dated - looks like they used an old VHS cam for it). The kit is supposed to come with two tubular nylon ...
My first high power rocket for Level 1 certification: Apogee Zephyr
WEBNov 5, 2016 · This is my build a the Zephyr from Apogee Components. I didn't think I was ready for high power rocketry & was progressing from low power into medium power rockets of increasing complexity with no real aspirations to launch H+ motors. Mostly my focus has been on clustering black powder motors.
Apogee Aspire - Any Supersonic Success Stories?
WEBJul 11, 2023 · Location. Los Angeles. Jul 10, 2023. #1. I'm wondering if anyone has had any success with the Apogee Aspire going supersonic and returning in a re-flyable condition? I've had three of them. I have destroyed with two of them G80-10 motors (one at LDRS 40), and lost a third one on a F20-7 motor.
The rite of passage: Apogee Zephyr - Model Rocketry Forums
WEBFeb 19, 2024 · This means the motor Delay must be set to the correct time and it actually does fire ejection charge at this correct time. The cord can be easily braided which help dissipate energy when pulled apart. This helps to prevent zippers when the delay time is off apogee. So, this. Yeah, I was thinking of daisy-chaining it.
Apogee Rockets Peregrine Jr quick-build - Rocketry Forum
WEBAug 14, 2022 · Yeah I've used both JB Weld and regular 5 min. I suppose superglue would be OK for the smaller retainers, they don't get hot long enough to affect the bond, but I don't know. I like to make sure my motor mounts are nice and secure. I've seen too many rockets poop their MM at apogee and turn into beautiful lawn darts.
Apogee X-15 Tips and Observations Thread - Rocketry Forum
WEBFeb 10, 2009 · Tim from Apogee set the bar high with his beautiful X-15 as expected with all his amazing rockets. I put forward my best effort in a attempt to replicate the rocket in the 1st introductory video. Always learning as I go which keeps the building process interesting. Keep us posted on your build, hoping others will share as well.
Apogee Draco BG | Rocketry Forum - Model Rocketry Forums
WEBNov 26, 2023. #9. The design has several features to keep the overall weight lean yet strong. Here are stiffeners for the main win (overlay) and the stay wing (plywood insert). If you read the history article that Apogee provides, you'll see the Draco was developed iteratively, with improvements at each iteration.
Apogee components | Rocketry Forum - Model Rocketry Forums
WEBJul 14, 2023 · For those new to the game you can read what they say about themselves here: About Us : Apogee Rockets, Model Rocket Excitement Starts Here Spoiler alert, I'll tell you up front that our prices are a little higher than almost every other model rocketry dealer. The reason has to do with what we do for "you."
Apogee zephyr build | Rocketry Forum - Model Rocketry Forums
WEBCT. Aug 29, 2019. #1. So over the past summer I have gotten back into building model rockets and introduced it to my wife and son. Built some nice A,C & D size engine rockets and after plenty of launches I decided to take it to the next level with the hope of getting my L1 cert some time in the fall 2019. I chose the apogee zephyr rocket to ...
apogee rockets | Rocketry Forum - Model Rocketry Forums
WEBMay 15, 2022 · Apogee Peregrine. My latest high power rocket is the slightly modified Apogee Peregrine. I purchased the kit last summer with the intent of building it stock and using it for my L2 attempt. Later I decided I didn't want to build another 4" high power rocket with a 38 mm motor mount.