A Great Choice For A Beginner's First Model Rocket

Apogee Avion Rocket Kit

Kit Specifications:

Skill Level 1: Easy to Construct and Fly
Length: 15.0" (38.1 cm)
Tube Diameter: 0.976" (24 mm)
Motor Mount Size: 18mm motors
Weight (without motor): 1.25 oz (35.5 gm)
Recovery Method: 10" (25.4 cm) plastic parachute

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Apogee Avion

P/N:05035
Price: $10.51

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Apogee Avion Bulk-Pack Prices - Great for Schools and Clubs!
Description	P/N	Qty of Rockets	Place Order
Avion 6-pack	05570	6	Price: $56.04 Quantity:
Avion 12-pack	05571	12	Price: $98.08 Quantity:
Avion 24-pack	05572	24	Price: $179.09* Quantity:
Engines & Launch Pads not included. Purchase orders are accepted. Fax your school's purchase order to: 1-719-534-9050 *Note: There is a $2.00 freight surcharge due to the large size of the shipping carton, and the additional cost of postage. Additional shipping fees may apply for Hawaii, Alaska and US Protectorates and international orders.

Apogee Avion Rocket - 18mm Motor Choices
Estimated Altitude Predictions (generated using RockSim)

Please click on the motor links below to find any necessary hardware for using the motors.

Motor Used

Manuf.

Maximum Speed

Altitude

Motor Type

Quick Purchase!

A6-4

Quest

101.75 mph
(45.49 m/s)

270.7 feet
(82.5 m)

Single Use

$10.37
3-Pack

B6-4

Quest

218.1 mph
(97.53 m/s)

732.4 feet
(223.2 m)

Single Use

$10.69
3-Pack

C6-5

Quest

301.5 mph
(134.8 m/s)

1312.9 feet
(400.2 m)

Single Use

$11.76
3-Pack

D10-5

Apogee

564.9 mph
(252.5 m/s)

2276.2 feet
(693.8 m)

Single Use

$9.64
1-pack

†Hazmat fee required with this motor

18⁺ - You must be at least 18 years old to purchase this motor. We need to verify this before it ships, so please mail, email or fax your ID to us as soon as possible for speedy shipment. You only need to do this once.

See the video below for help in selecting rocket motors. Rocket motors are sold separately from the kit. If you are unsure which one to pick, start with the one recommended for the First Flight, and then another for a more impressive launch. Most motors listed in this chart are available through Apogee Components. For other motors that are not listed here, download the RockSim file to see if it will work in this rocket kit. See also Technical Publication #28 for guidance on selecting appropriate rocket engines other than those listed in this chart. If you don't already have Technical Publication #28, give us a call, and we'll be happy to let you download it free (you have to ask though).

Apogee Avion Rocket Kit

The Avion is a great first rocket kit because it utilizes common rocketry parts and simple construction techniques. It is perfect for schools and youth groups that are looking for a good-looking alternative to other beginner level kits.

The trapezoid shaped fins make this a great performing rocket. It can easily go over 1000 feet in the air on a C6-5 rocket motor.

The rocket makes a great platform for a variety of science fair projects. Not only can you test different nose cone shapes, but you can use it for other science fair projects too.

For more information on the Avion rocket kit, such as its size and other specifications, please click here.

A classic kit with all the features you want for your first-time builder

Avion Parts

The Apogee Avion is a great first rocket for beginners because it has so many features that make it easy-to-build. This includes laser-cut tubes and die-cut decals to give it a great finish.

You'll love this kit if you have a young modeler in your family, or if you are a teacher. It has all the classic parts of a traditional model rocket, like the balsa wood fins, but is easier to assemble. And it actually teaches assembly techniques, so your child will have to follow directions like the classic rocket kits that you grew up with.

Don't worry though, assembly is very easy!

Assembly is easy - Just watch the video! - We've created a series of FREE quicktime videos that you can watch right now to see how easy a skill level 1 kit is to put together. By watching these videos, you'll learn some of the basic techniques you can use on other rockets too. You'll find these videos at our "Getting Started" page. Check it out!

What Makes This Kit Worthy To Be In Your Fleet?
Laser-cut balsa wood fins - Balsa wood is very lightweight and can be airfoiled by sanding, to reduce the drag forces on the kit. This makes the rocket zoom higher and faster into the sky. Laser cut means that each fin is pre-cut to size with the precision of a laser cutting machine. There are no crunched edges.
	Plastic Nose Cone - The smooth plastic nose cone requires no finishing other than a coat of paint. Its parabolic shape is very efficient for high speed rocket flights. The fit of the BT-50 size nose cone is perfect on the standard size body tube. *Note: the Avion nose cone is temporarily substituted from the one pictured due to insufficient stock. Pre-cut, colorful pressure-sensitive decals - This is a big reason why it is so easy to make this rocket awesome looking. It is just a matter of applying the sticker-like decals. Since they are pre-cut for you, you'll save a lot of time applying the decals to the rocket. Standard-size 1/8 inch Launch Lug - Works great on a standard launch pad. If you need one, we recommend the Sky Launch System. Be sure to add it to your shopping cart when ordering this rocket.
Premium Quality Body Tubes - The tubes are thin-wall to reduce weight, but are plenty strong for this model. The surface is slick and smooth, which makes marking lines on them easy. Painting is also a breeze, since the spirals are tight and require little filling. Color-coded parts makes assembly easy. Students don't need to know technical names of the individual parts. They just grab the one that is the right color.
	Durable 10" Diameter Plastic Parachute - The kit comes with a colorful chute that makes it easy to see your rocket as it comes down from super-high flights. Simple Color Scheme - Because of the white paper body tube, you can even decorate your rocket using magic markers! This makes it great for younger kids. The model also comes with a high-strength Kevlar^® Shock cord. Kevlar is six times stronger than steel, and is also fire proof. It can easily withstand the high heat of ejection, ensuring the rocket descends as a single piece. This makes for a very durable rocket that can be launched again and again.
Spring steel engine retainer clips allow you to swap out engines between flights in just milliseconds. It is really that fast!

Tools needed to assemble this rocket kit:

Pencil
Ruler
Scissors
Masking Tape
Hobby Knife
Wood Glue or White Glue
Finishing supplies like sandpaper and spray paint

To Launch This Rocket Kit, You'll Also Need:

Rocket Motors (Not included with this kit - See the motor selection above)
Launch Pad (see below for suggestions) & Launch Controller (Not included with this kit)
Recovery Wadding - Disposable | Reusable

Optional Launch Accessories:

Ejection Baffle: P/N 12150	Price: $4.29
Motor Retainer: P/N 24056	Price: $12.79

Frequently Asked Questions about the Apogee Avion Kit:

Q. What launch pad should I use to launch the Apogee Avion kit?

A. We recommend the Sky Launch System. This rocket flies just fine off this inexpensive launch pad.

Q. Is this kit available in bulk-packs for schools and youth groups?

A. Yes. We also offer Complete Bulk Sets as well that include the motors and launch system.

Q. I need help selecting motors. What should I do? Can you teach me how to select them myself?

A. Watch this YouTube video - How to Select Model Rocket Engines

We encourage you to learn the proper motor selection technique. Please watch our YouTube video that will walk you step-by-step through the process

What is expected when you launch your model rocket?
Are you new to rocketry? Do you think you know what happens when you launch your rocket? Now you can learn about the events that occur as your rocket is launched into the air. So when you launch your rocket, you'll be prepared and you'll be able to show off your knowledge to observers watching your rocket. This article also gives you links to other references that will give you even more background information about rocketry, so you can become a true rocket scientist and expert.

To see how the Apogee Avion rocket looks and performs with each motor configuration, download the FREE RockSim design file (click here). This file can be opened with the FREE demo version of RockSim. Both Windows and Macintosh versions are available.

What is a RockSim Design file?

The RockSim software gives you a lot of information about the flight characteristics of this rocket: how high, how fast, where it will land, how will it react to wind, etc. The "design file" is intended to save you time. All the parameters (size, shape, weight, fin design, etc.) of this rocket have already been entered into the RockSim program, and saved as an electronic database file. You can just open it up in your copy of RockSim and start loading different rocket motors to run launch simulations. It's fun and educational to see the rocket zoom skyward, even before you built it. For more information about RockSim and to download a FREE 30-day demo version, click here.

Related Items and Optional Accessories That Go Great With This Kit:

69 Simple Science Fair Projects with Model Rockets - Take your rocketry learning experience to a whole new level. You can use the Apogee Avion kit in a number of science projects.

RockSim Design Software

Try the FREE Demo!

Once you have a concept in your mind, you can flesh out the design and even test it out before you even start building the rocket. Try out various fin configurations to see if the rocket will be stable, and then load a rocket motor into the design to predict how how it will fly and where it will land.

Building Skill Level 1 Video (DVD)

After your design is finalized using the RockSim software, you're ready to begin construction of your design. This video book shows you the techniques you'll need to have to build the rocket.

Proper assemble technique is very important when building rockets. It will make your rocket stronger, lighter, and much better looking. And most importantly, it will save you a lot of time and frustration when building your rocket. You will make fewer assembly mistakes, and the final appearance of the rocket will be superb!

Piston Launchers

Get another 5% increase in altitude just by launching from a piston launcher! A piston launcher converts the hot exhaust gases from the rocket engine into high-pressure that kicks the rocket into the air at a faster velocity. This recycling of the exhaust gases is cool, and it gives your rocket a higher flight.

Science Fair Nose Cone Experiment

What shape nose cone is most efficient? This is a popular experiment that you can try too. This set includes a rocket and five different nose cones that you can test to see which one flies the highest. All the nose cones fit on the Avion rocket kit.

Actual Customer Comment:
"Once again, thanks for the fine service. You folks went well out of your way when (stupid me) I put my home zip code in when I wanted the order shipped to the studio address. Your prompt phone call, which my wife answered Saturday morning, straightened out the matter, and my nose cones were waiting for me at the studio Monday morning. Once again, many thanks." -- Alan Tuskes