If you need a suggestion on what rocket to get for your first launch, we recommend a starter set. This video will show you how easy it is to get a successful first launch. For more information, visit: www.ApogeeRockets.com
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@barillius2 жыл бұрын
I am almost 60 years old.. My 6th grade teacher, Mr. Miller, introduced us to Estes Model Rocketry in 1974... (the only thing that has changed since then in the engine plug, lol). Watching this I feel like I'm 12 yo again. Thank you.
@apogeerockets2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for coming back. We've been missing you in rocketry. Go launch something!
@Darthbelal3 жыл бұрын
I did model rocketry in my late teen years, it's something I want to go back to. I just LIKE building and flying those things........
@babygirl-oz3cg3 жыл бұрын
Me too!! I was so young that I don’t remember a thing except for that feeling when they would launch & then trying to find them lol. It was the coolest thing to me.
@FranksModelAviationWorkshop3 жыл бұрын
I’m 53 years old, and I’m starting to get back into building and launching model rockets. My first build is vintage Estes Mean Machine. Man is that thing huge! Lol
@themadscientest2 жыл бұрын
Now that you are older you could jump right in with a simple mid-power kit, although getting familiar with a low power kit is a good idea. Also Mach 1 Rockets makes a few fiberglass low power kits if you are up to using epoxy.
@bobbyb97182 жыл бұрын
@@FranksModelAviationWorkshop That thing was awesome.
@karenheller14434 жыл бұрын
Launched an Estes rocket with my sons yesterday and this video was so helpful. We did 5 total launches! Thank you for making this. Still useful even tho it's over a decade old.
@apogeerockets4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Karen. I'm happy to hear it was successful launch for you and your sons. I know that rocketry will take them to a great career in the future, so kept them launching those rockets!
@cskillet20034 жыл бұрын
I strapped one of these to my RC car. I highly recommend it.
@rcexplorers244 жыл бұрын
Lol
@kerbodynamicx4723 жыл бұрын
Moar boosters!
@hodgeknobbler98483 жыл бұрын
Wait a minute...I just lit a rocket! Rockets explode!!!
@TheSphongleface9 жыл бұрын
7:50 for launch!
@AtticusCougar2 жыл бұрын
I can remember launching one off every year with my dad back in my early childhood.
@zeeej7102 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the refresher on the basics. Got me nostalgic for my days in the boy scouts. I don't have kids of my own, but my friends do, and I want to share cool stuff like this with them.
@janslosn30199 жыл бұрын
This guy is at least 20 years ahead of north korea.
@imirish47029 жыл бұрын
+Jans Losn of course.. he was an engineer for NASA too..
@samadkohi91665 жыл бұрын
Hahaha
@inex44314 жыл бұрын
@Donald Trump Not cool, he really is cool though
@inex44314 жыл бұрын
@Benny Hill wtf I sense A 9 year old in presence
@inex44314 жыл бұрын
@Benny Hill I know :)
@lynetteschroeter68434 жыл бұрын
Nice launch into those beautiful Colorado skies! This state is the birthplace of model rocketry.
@pheenix424 жыл бұрын
First ones I launched of my own were from the little launcher you fastened to the top of a lantern battery. Moved from that to the Estes Porta-Pad before they started putting the silly lightning bolts in the legs. Even used Polaroid film pack batteries a few times...and then life intervened. Here I am nearly 40 years later, and I'm very pleased to see that the hobby not only has survived, it's gone into some marvelous new territory as well with the advent of high power and amateur rocketry.
@WhyJustWhy-oe9dz3 жыл бұрын
Cool, I'm also getting started. You seem experienced, so I was wondering if you knew how to find a good site to launch rockets and if I need special permission. I live in California by the way.
@pheenix423 жыл бұрын
@@WhyJustWhy-oe9dz Look for large open areas like a public park, or a football field or soccer field if you can get access to them for anything likely to go to 800 ft. up or less. Fewer trees around, the better. If you're out in the country, see if a local farmer will let you use his unplanted field to use--that's what I did a bunch of times. You shouldn't have to get any special permissions unless you're building your own rocket motors, then of course the local government will have something to say. Do a bit of online research to find out more.
@WhyJustWhy-oe9dz3 жыл бұрын
@@pheenix42 thank you!
@WhyJustWhy-oe9dz3 жыл бұрын
@@pheenix42 so what would I need to do if I'm using my own motors?
@pheenix423 жыл бұрын
@@WhyJustWhy-oe9dz Check a web page called www.tripoli.org. Or, www.nar.org. These organizations should have any info you need.
@miked-se6ti5 жыл бұрын
I use to have a model rockets when I was a kid, and like most kids other things started to fascinate me. Anyway. I am buying my kid one for Christmas. Thanks for some of the pointers. It has been a while.
@apogeerockets5 жыл бұрын
No problem, thanks for watching.
@delilahbarber1147 жыл бұрын
i have one now I'm exited to launch it
@dilipgowdan68464 жыл бұрын
So how did the launch go?(I know it's been three years)
@GangsterAlok4 жыл бұрын
How did the launch go?
@ray_11113 жыл бұрын
How’d the launch go?
@bonnieplayz7949 Жыл бұрын
The reply ain't replying but we up
@mrbobsshow12 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video Im just getting back into model rockets after many years due to my 11 Year old daughter wanted to try these out with me and I did them with my dad for years and brought us close together. I want my daughter to watch this video to give her general knowledge about the sport.This is by far the best video I have seen on this topic.
@geraldscott43023 ай бұрын
I sprinkle baby powder on both sides of the parachute to keep it from sticking to itself. For light rockets I also cut a 2" diameter hole in the center of the parachute to bring it down faster, and help prevent it from drifting away. I use a snap swivel to attach the parachute lines and shock cord to the nose cone, to help prevent tangling. For more powerful engines, lice a C, if a C6-5 is recommended, I use a C6-7. That lets the rocket fall a couple of seconds more before the parachute opens, again bringing it down faster.
@apogeerockets3 ай бұрын
those are all great suggestions. Thanks for contributing.
@GeneralMartinus11 жыл бұрын
Whatever came stock with the rocket is fine. 2-3 times the length of the rocket itself is ideal. In larger rockets, the longer the better as it prevents zippering the edge of the body tube. Also the extra length helps absorb the inertia of the ejection.
@bob-xm7ny8 ай бұрын
14 years later, I appreciate the information. Thanks!
@apogeerockets11 жыл бұрын
We fly all the rockets that we sell at ApogeeRockets
@vijithasanoj53354 жыл бұрын
Wow nice
@billydarley69258 жыл бұрын
i must've used the wrong engine. mine didnt came back down and that was years ago.
@ghettobrown2097 жыл бұрын
jo schmo aliens took it
@billydarley69257 жыл бұрын
DankTech XD maybe it flew up ones ass lol
@Johnmasterson56004 жыл бұрын
Billy Darley and still haven’t seen the rocket to Mars
@stevedl315010 жыл бұрын
This looks like great fun. Alas, I live in England - where ( due to population density ) any rocket is likely to come down and hit someone square on their crust.
@josephpostma17873 жыл бұрын
eh..
@neilmorgan67347 жыл бұрын
Baby Powder On Toilet Paper For Wadding... Put Baby Powder all over The Chute ... Use Bread Wrap Wires For Ignighters after you stripped the paper off. ... I have been an Estes Rocketeer since 1968.
@DeborahKDavis-wb7ps7 жыл бұрын
Neil Morgan
@nathanstraccia69866 жыл бұрын
Neil Morgan you can use bread tye.wire
@nathanstraccia69866 жыл бұрын
Never new.that
@neilmorgan67342 жыл бұрын
@@nathanstraccia6986 Yes
@GeneralMartinus11 жыл бұрын
No changes made! Apogee is actually a dealer of Estes merch. You can go to their store and buy a lot of the estes line there. Apogee is kinda like the one stop website, they have items from a LOT of brands even those you may not of heard of.
@josephmccants93653 жыл бұрын
Great tutorial. I love rockets, and so will you. Take upon the hobby and see for yourself!
@michaeltuffin8147 Жыл бұрын
This was my hobby as a kid growing up in the 80s.
@dentonsbackyardshow10133 жыл бұрын
I just got 1 from hobby lobby starter kit .love it 🇺🇸
@andrewk20006 ай бұрын
Thanks a lot for your help it's been since I was about 12:00 since I've done this and I couldn't remember with my son so thank you
@monkaybanannas20428 жыл бұрын
Been years since I used a model rocket. Forgot how neat they are.
@apogeerockets8 жыл бұрын
Yes, they are a lot of fun. If you start a new build let us know how it goes and share pictures if you'd like. We love to see how people's projects are going.
@dentonsbackyardshow10133 жыл бұрын
I just got 1
@photomaninc3 жыл бұрын
Great job with the nuts-and-bolts presentation. To the point and concise.
@alexweinstein64174 жыл бұрын
Nice video. It was my favorite hobby.
@slugo76494 жыл бұрын
Than you very helpful. Nice landscape too. Built my first model rocket. Maybe building a large one..
@stemmentor97003 жыл бұрын
I never had luck with that paper wadding as a kid. Used twice and both times, ended up with melted chute. Followed instructions to T. I found grabbing insulation (fiberglass Bataan) from attic was cheaper, flame retardant and ample supply. Also used talc powder for smaller tubes vice buying the “. chute powder”. Worked great and helped with tracking at higher altitudes with nice puff Of smoke. Most of my kits were Centuri. Sure do miss them. Most are lost in trees somewhere (40 plus years later) 😕
@apogeerockets3 жыл бұрын
I would NOT use fiberglass batten. It is not biodegradable, and it might be ingested by cattle or other animals. You can use the cellulose insulation. That is excellent wadding replacement. It is just recycled newspaper that has been treated with flame retardants. It will degrade and turn into mulch, so you don't have to worry your littering in the environment.
@texaszygote79564 жыл бұрын
Reminds me of 6th grade and we did rockets at school. I intentionally packed my parachute so that it wouldn't deploy and the rocket would be destroyed. I still don't know why.
@GBLynden9 жыл бұрын
That was a helpful video. Thank you!
@scottgeorge47607 жыл бұрын
Very informative , we did this in junior high school :)
@delorissanders79697 жыл бұрын
I lanched a rocket today at StarBase! I caugth mine so sadly our team lost cause i was the only one to cacth one :C! BUT STLL!
@Thkaal2 жыл бұрын
I was 8 when I did my first one in the Cub Scouts
@toallwhoserved.thankyou.91802 жыл бұрын
Vintage KZbin right here
@courtneycurtis7 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Very helpful.
@apogeerockets7 жыл бұрын
No Problem. :-)
@Reapprsr13 жыл бұрын
Awesome. Good Instruction! ...I also like how the operating table appears (in vid) for the flight prep. Be careful out there, and ask spectators to keep a long eye on the in-flight rocket (especially if it's windy) because it is hard to replace a good, well-built rocket gone downwind too far!
@SergioTorres-bq3ni3 жыл бұрын
Man I use to own these when I was a kid...
@caedes5504 жыл бұрын
The bob ross of rockets
@cinadrue10 жыл бұрын
Very helpful but why didnt you stand 20 feet like you told us to?
@ericdavis399010 жыл бұрын
So if the launch lug breaks and the rocket goes off course it has a smaller chance of killing you!
@MrTheKrafter9 жыл бұрын
This rocket could not kill you. It would leave a bruise but thats about it.
@ragtime78rpm717 жыл бұрын
Actually, he was referring to the spectators...
@inex44314 жыл бұрын
@Got_nuffin_on_me OMFG the chances of that.
@sidefx9962 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this. Exactly what I was looking for.
@shinkakitsune7 жыл бұрын
thank you from a AFJROTC rocketry commander
@cmgreer1molly7 жыл бұрын
Great video. Thanks so much
@apogeerockets7 жыл бұрын
No problem :-)
@kristophergregory63367 жыл бұрын
whey want my rokit lanching
@rongriffin49052 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video
@dabunnisher29 Жыл бұрын
Really informative. Thank you.
@samanthajester33126 жыл бұрын
We made rockets from actual scratch at school and today was launch day
@mikesmithiba5 жыл бұрын
Samantha Jester I graduated high school in 2007 and we did the same! Good to know they’re still doing it
@joelvelasco18639 жыл бұрын
What is it that is making the top come off and deploy the parachute, thank you if you answer, i need to know for an experiment
@DanTourish9 жыл бұрын
Joel Velasco I am new to this hobby, but to my knowledge a lot of rocket engines include a first phase which is the main burn, and then a delayed ejection charge that pops the parachute out.
@joelvelasco18639 жыл бұрын
Dan Tourish thanks that was really helpful 😉
@skoobysnaks60679 жыл бұрын
My teacher said it was the pressure
@Shadowknight55188 жыл бұрын
In these models there's a secondary charge facing upwards which pops everything out, the wadding protects the parachute from this blast
@theastronerd40905 жыл бұрын
Just wondering, where do you launch your rockets? I can’t seem to find a good launch site anywhere near me. Could you help me with that?
@apogeerockets5 жыл бұрын
The best option is to ask the other members of your local rocketry club. You can find a list of clubs by region at the National Association of Rocketry web site, or the Tripoli Rocketry Organization. They both have clubs all over the world. Check there first.
@theastronerd40905 жыл бұрын
Ok thank you!
@CraftingTableMC4 жыл бұрын
I found a rocket from a garage sale for 1 dollar! It works great lol
@JTC2227 Жыл бұрын
That seems Great
@SIRROSLYNPARKS8 жыл бұрын
Your got a fly in your face because your standing in Horse Sh.. Great Video ! I Love Rockets . Great Time when I was in my teens . Luke any wire will work 2 wires 2 clips One on Each .. Also bring some extra scotch tape to hold the ingniter in the engine . Thank You apogeerockets
@nolanpetrin10129 жыл бұрын
Nice video I just brought the hijinks and rascal kit. This video is very helpful to.
@customlaserrocketry20829 жыл бұрын
+NPBOATS GAMING great kits to start off on If you wanna start getting into Higher power purchase a Vulcanite From LOC
@nolanpetrin10129 жыл бұрын
+Custom Laser Rocketry ok cool :)
@customlaserrocketry20829 жыл бұрын
+NPBOATS GAMING you can see mine on my video level 1flight
@nolanpetrin10129 жыл бұрын
+Custom Laser Rocketry ok
@nathanstraccia69866 жыл бұрын
Cool man
@apogeerockets6 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@packersprik2 жыл бұрын
Excellent video.
@robdaugherty20105 жыл бұрын
Strange question. Do you know if the Cloudbusters club in Durango is still active? We live in GJ, and Durango is the closest NAR club listed.
@RehanCherry2 жыл бұрын
thank you sir...............
@alexmorrison1122 Жыл бұрын
Dam them flies
@jeffmiller92064 жыл бұрын
Let’s make sure this does not fall into the wrong hands.
@Fred_the_19964 жыл бұрын
As a hand named "wrong", I find this offensive
@knowledgeknuckle90579 жыл бұрын
Well that climax was extremely disappointing.
@ajhproductions23476 жыл бұрын
Matt Mackay 😂😂😂😂😂
@pressplay17036 жыл бұрын
Matt Mackay fake orgasm
@calebreasons3 жыл бұрын
Did you put the safety key into the hole?
@briteidea085 жыл бұрын
My first rocket kit was like this. Controller was different color. Bought it in 91-92 @ KB toys. My second rocket was lost over Owings Mills Maryland. Built that from a DIY design kit. Dual stage D engine rocket. Payload area with my name and address inside. Went up and never saw it again.
@iannluci8 жыл бұрын
with a bit of luck I'll be launching my first estes today !
@lizbethcampos5078 Жыл бұрын
Hello I was wondering what rocket model this is and if it’s still on your website thank you.
@apogeerockets Жыл бұрын
That particular rocket is discontinued. But we have one that is very similar. It is: www.apogeerockets.com/Rocket-Kits/Skill-Level-1-Model-Rocket-Kits/Dynamo But you better hurry, as the Dynamo will also be discontinued when we run out.
@lukasyouiq494612 жыл бұрын
thanks
@dnbpianist2 жыл бұрын
That is awesome. Subscribed
@japeking15 жыл бұрын
Is the guide wire slightly off vertical so that the torque on take off shoves it upright, or isn't this a factor worth considering?
@apogeerockets5 жыл бұрын
YOu can aim the rocket a little bit into the wind so that you don't have to walk as far to retrieve it after the flight.
@lukefinlayson43078 жыл бұрын
what is that rocket engine class?
@modelrocketry101910 жыл бұрын
I'm more of an estes guy than quest but is quest similar to estes?
@svensterdudemusic10 жыл бұрын
Quest is just a cheaper. Brand. Thereboth great
@darky1573 жыл бұрын
f i cant buys thse but i can make a very small version from match sticks soo..... cheap and it goes to 60 feet
@gillandro22 ай бұрын
Would a threaded launch rod still work for launching?
@apogeerockets2 ай бұрын
It should work just fine
@DomainDuSac5 жыл бұрын
Very helpful video, thanks!
@poppetrurazvan39003 жыл бұрын
Wonderfull, Thank You!
@tobiasjone Жыл бұрын
“…you don’t want to scare the pilot…” that’s quite the assumption
@wayneanderson1230 Жыл бұрын
It could have been shorter, really you don't need a parachute unless they are over 32 inches in length, but you do need packing.that way it comes down more strait in a wind. Will not hurt rocket they are so lightweight. But good information.
@apogeerockets Жыл бұрын
I would not agree that you don't need a parachute. This rocket is large enough where you do need one.
@bicnarok7 жыл бұрын
great vid, thanks
@apogeerockets7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching :-)
@aguilasfan968 жыл бұрын
What's a good kit to start off with?
@KS-nq8vo6 жыл бұрын
Great video thanks.
@kylerichardson9777 жыл бұрын
I love model rockets so much I care alot about this hobbie
@apogeerockets7 жыл бұрын
We do too, glad you've come to watch our videos.
@kylerichardson9777 жыл бұрын
Thanks guys for the positive reply im glad I can share my love for model rocketry with a great company like you guys
@newsomaliandemocratofbrazi32147 жыл бұрын
Hi My Should I build Bigger Vingear and baking soda rocket or use pvc Pipe Ones?
@apogeerockets7 жыл бұрын
We don't know about those other rockets. So you can play around and see what works for you.
@DeepSouthernTX6 жыл бұрын
I want one that will fly higher than this video, what do you recommend? Thanks
@tankerboysabot3 жыл бұрын
I may be too late on this, but why not make the parachute out of the flame proof material?
@apogeerockets3 жыл бұрын
You could. Nomex cloth for example. But it is expensive and heavier than things like plastic. So there are always trade-offs. That is what makes rocketry so fun and educational - looking at the alternatives.
@TheHyperldrago12 жыл бұрын
nice job it helped but its not always a red light
@kerbodynamicx4723 жыл бұрын
What’s the delta V?
@paololonzi2 жыл бұрын
Hi friend, i try today some launch but i find problem with the open of parachut.. i follow you tutorial but my schenzu Rocket Is very Little diameter, the parachut go out but don t open
@apogeerockets2 жыл бұрын
I'm not sure. Did you put the wadding in to protect it from being melted? That is a common error.
@paololonzi2 жыл бұрын
@@apogeerockets kzbin.info/www/bejne/mZSXhpuwfspgoZI here you can look the video of our launch Yesterday, tell me what u think about
@estebanoronaarellano673710 ай бұрын
Which is the name of the product that the rocket use to can launch, that is below of the rocket
@apogeerockets10 ай бұрын
Our company name is Apogee Components. Our website is www.ApogeeRockets.com
@lukefinlayson43078 жыл бұрын
in a kit i bought it didn't come with rocket engines. But I think cause it is from a different company
@joshchen35325 жыл бұрын
Where are we allowed to launch rockets? Are there rules for where you can and can't launch?
@apogeerockets5 жыл бұрын
Your best option is to find a club near you and ask them about local ordinances. You can find a list of clubs at the National Association of Rocketry. There may not be one in your town, but there will be one near by.
@joeytorres11054 жыл бұрын
What can I use instead of plutonium in 1955?
@kylerichardson9775 жыл бұрын
The engines and igniters and wadding is sold separately
@kushdubey11115 жыл бұрын
I have a mad science rocket....... I assembled the model but I am confused after it
@ChipsinDVDplayer12 жыл бұрын
Firstly i found this video really useful and informative, but i have a question, which is how long should the shock cord be? I am using an Estes Alpha III and have so far used B4-4 motors (not sure if that's relevant). Any ideas?
@spencerjones18446 жыл бұрын
Please do a vid on how to paint rockets
@CanobieFanatic12 жыл бұрын
I don't know, maybe they're Estes, I'll double check.
@michaelbyrd44807 жыл бұрын
my tandem-x model rocket launch set didnt come with the engine or glue
@apogeerockets7 жыл бұрын
Our apologies but we do not sell the Tandem-X Launch set. That is an Estes product, this is the Apogee Components KZbin page. Typically in most kits though the glue and engines are sold separately. We offer a kit through us that does come with motors but it is a part of a complete set including the launch pad, launch controller and more. Or if you would like to buy motors we sell those on our webpage too. The glue we do not currently sell. You can get it at your local hobby store though.
@migis29393 жыл бұрын
Well i just bought the RPG-75 replica and i think it would be a great idea to...........
@ilove3dsomuch8 жыл бұрын
Thanks A lot
@somkiatepheatongkaum27585 жыл бұрын
fule?
@604roger4 жыл бұрын
I used to do this in mid 1980’s
@pataha112 жыл бұрын
can i use ammonium nitrate in fule
@themandalorian69992 жыл бұрын
This is gonna be archived into the CASA Museum [cody academic Space Agency]
@kauriyang47389 жыл бұрын
today at school I launched my rocket it was so awesome