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A Great Choice For A Beginner's First Model Rocket
Apogee Avion Rocket Kit
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Kit Specifications:
Skill Level 1: Easy to Construct and Fly
Length: 15.0" (38.1 cm)
Diameter: 0.976" (24 mm)
Weight (without motor): 1.25 oz (35.5 gm)
Recovery Method: 10" (25.4 cm)
plastic parachute
ORDER This Kit NOW! Just click on the "Own It Today" button below.
Apogee Avion
P/N:05035
Price: $10.20
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Apogee Avion Bulk-Pack Prices - Great for Schools and Clubs!
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Description
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P/N
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Qty of
Rockets
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Price
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Place Order
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Avion
6-pack
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05570
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6
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No
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No
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$54.41
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Avion
12-pack
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05571
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12
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No
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No
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$95.22
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Avion*
24-pack
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05572
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24
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No
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No
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$174.12*
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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.
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Recommended Motors: See Chart Below.
Apogee Avion Altitude and Maximum Speed Predictions
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Motor Used
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Altidude - feet (meters)
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Maximum Speed - mph (m/s)
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270.7 feet (82.5 m)
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101.75 mph (45.49 m/s)
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732.4 feet (223.2 m)
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218.1 mph (97.53 m/s)
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1312.9 feet (400.2 m)
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301.5 mph (134.8 m/s)
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2276.2 feet (693.8 m)
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564.9 mph (252.5 m/s)
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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 Technincal Publication #28, give us a call, and we'll be happy to let you download it free (you have to ask though). |
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Apogee Avion Rocket Kit Description
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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 the Estes Alpha kit.
This rocket is a little bit bigger than the Alpha and the Quest Astra kit. And since we control the price of the materials, we can offer it for a lower price than either of those models.
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.
Where does the word "Avion" come from? When I was in Engineering school at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, I spent a lot of time working for the student newspaper: the Avion. The word is a combination of two other words: aviation and clarion. Clarion means brilliantly clear. So the newspaper was dedicated to providing brilliantly clear news about aviation.
Your friends will think you're brilliantly clear-headed when you show up at your next launch with the Apogee Avion rocket kit.
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A classic kit with all the features you want for your first-time builder
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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!
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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!
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What Makes This Kit Worthy To Be In Your Fleet?
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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.
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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.
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.
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Premium Quality Body Tubes - The tubes are thin-wall to reduce weight, but are pleny 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.
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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.
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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:
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Apogee Avion kit:
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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.
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Q. Is this kit available in bulk-packs for schools and youth groups?
- A. Yes.
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Q. I need help selecting motors. What should I do?
- A. Watch this YouTube video.
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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 (click here). Both Windows and Macintosh versions are available.
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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. Windows and Macintosh versions are both available.
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What is expected when you launch your model rocket?
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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.
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Kevlar® is a registered trademark of E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company for its brand of aramid fiber. Only DuPont makes KEVLAR®
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Shipping and Handling Fees:
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To estimate the shipping charges, please see our shipping information page. This page also explains how items are shipped, as well as offering you additional shipping options.
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