Rocketry Books, Videos and Technical Reports

Apogee Components is committed to helping you save money on your model rocketry projects. You save the most money when you are informed and knowledgeable about the technical aspects of rocketry. That is why we have a huge assortment of books and videos. When you know more, you save more because you can create a lot of the parts you need from inexpensive household materials.

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Books | Technical Reports | Video Books


Books
Model Rocket Design & Construction Book Model Rocket Design and Construction

By Timothy S. Van Milligan

How much money can you save by building your own designs instead of from a commercial kit? You'll have money left over to buy motors to fly it! Learn the tricks and tips that the experts use to design rockets that are both lightweight and durable. Click the "More Info" button to the right and read a more detailed description of this book.

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Educator's Ensemble Educators Ensemble Pack

The Teachers Choice Collection. Five books in all!

Teachers: Here is a bargain bundle of books at a
reduced price.

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Topics in Advanced Model Rocketry Topics In Advanced Model Rocketry

Are you looking for the equations-of-motion that describe the trajectory of a model rocket? How about a method to estimate the Coefficient-of-Drag of a rocket? Would you be interested in determining the stability of a rocket before you launch it? Then you're in luck, because all these topics are covered in this encyclopedic book of rocketry knowledge. It covers each of these topics in such advanced and intricate detail, that you'll be amazed! This book has been out of print for over 20 years, so get one now while you still have a chance.

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Modern High Power Rocketry Modern High Power Rocketry - 2nd Ed.

The most extensive book ever written about "how to build LARGE high power rockets." Recommended for all modelers getting ready to take a jump to those bigger and more powerful rocket engines. It takes you step-by-step in the process of how to prepare for Level 1, Level 2, or Level 3 high power certification.

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Sci. Fair Projects 69 Simple Science Fair Projects with Model Rockets: Aeronautics

By Timothy S. Van Milligan

Stop performing experiments like "What fin shape is best?" Those types of projects don't work. There are a variety of experiments that are easy to perform, and yield great results. Click the "More Info" button to the right and read a more detailed description of this book.

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Monocopters Monocopters

Written by Francis Graham

Monocopters are cool boomerang looking rockets that spin wildly as they ascend into the sky. Learn how they work and how to design a model that will have all your friends talking about. Click the "More Info" button to the right and read a more detailed description of this book.

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Spaceship Handbook Spaceship Handbook

Written by Jack Hagerty and Jon C Rogers

A must-have book for every rocket designer that is looking for ideas for their next unique rocket project. This a catalog of all those cool-looking spaceships from sci-fi movies that can be easily turned into flying rockets. Click the "More Info" button at the right to read a more detailed description of the book.

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Seize the Sky by Mario Perdue Seize The Sky

Written by Mario Perdue

"How would you take this particular rocket kit, and make it even better?"

That is a powerful question. Mario Perdue dissects kits, tears them apart, and makes it a lot better. From structural improvements to stylistic additions. Just be prepared for a big data-dump of information that you can use on almost any kit that you may be working on.

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Booklets/Technical Publications
Creativity Booklet Developing Creativity

This booklet teaches the approaches used by creative people to solve any problem. Uses model rocketry as the hook to get students motivated to learn. Click the "More Info" button to the right and read a more detailed description of this booklet.

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Creativity Booklet Designer's Resource Pack

The Designer's Resource Pak is a collection of cardstock patterns and template sheets that you simply add to your rocket to give it a personalized stylistic appearance. They are different from anything ever before created, and you're sure to stand out from the crowd.

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Model Rocket Propulsion Model Rocket Propulsion

Written by: Timothy S. Van Milligan

This two-volume publication explains in simple terms how a model rocket motors works. It will help you when you select a motor for you rocket, to make sure it will be compatible, and so you get your rocket back to fly again and again. Click the "More Info" button to the right and read a more detailed description of this book.

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Conducting Safe Launch Booklet Conducting a Safe & Scientific Launch In Large Group Settings

Written by: Timothy S. Van Milligan

Shows Teachers how to conduct the actual launch with their students, so that it mimics the countdown of the Space Shuttle. This is a great learning tool to get students motivated about science. Click the "More Info" button to the right and read a more detailed description of this booklet.

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Rocket Grading Criteria booklet Rocket Grading Criteria

Written by: Timothy S. Van Milligan

Give your students more feedback about how well they are doing with this easy-to-use guide. It takes the guesswork and subjectivity out of assigning a classroom grade to their performance during their study of rocketry. Click the "More Info" button to the right and read a more detailed description of this report.

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Independent Studies in Rocketry Independent Studies In Rocketry

It doesn't matter what area of rocketry you may be studying; if you're on your own or in a small group, this booklet will help you get the most from your rocketry experiments. A GREAT choice for students in the Team America Rocketry Challenge. Click the "More Info" button to the right and read a more detailed description of this booklet.

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Electronic Launcher Plans Electronic Model Rocket Launcher Construction Plans

Written by: Tony Wayne

Sure, you can buy a launch control system, but when you build it yourself, you save money and also learn the basics of electrical circuitry. This booklet gives nine different launch controller plans: from a simple "cheap" button launcher, to a multi-pad control system for launching a whole bunch of rockets in a short amount of time.

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Apogee Flight Data sheets Data Sheet Collection

These in-depth data sheets allow you to record important information about the physical characteristics of your rocket, and how well it flew when you launched it. From this data, you can examine it and figure out how to make it fly better the next time. Click the "More Info" button to the right and read a more detailed description of this item.

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Recruiting Club Members booklet Attracting and Retaining New Club Members

You've started a rocketry club. Now what? How do you advertise to get new members? How do you raise money? How do you get your members to show up at meetings and launches? All these questions are answered in this publication. Click the "More Info" button to the right and read a more detailed description of this booklet.

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Altitude Tracker Apogee's Altitude Tracking Device

This is a simple cardboard device that you can use to measure how high your rocket has flown. The best part is that it doesn't require any math or trigonometry, so even younger students can use it. Click the "More Info" button to the right and read a more detailed description of this item.

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Teaching Science Through Model Rocketry Teaching With Model Rocketry

Have you ever noticed that EVERY kid in the neighborhood will come running to see a model rocket lift off? Use this fascination for rocketry and space exploration as a tool to motivate students to study harder. You can use rocketry with almost any school subject, including English and Music. Click the "More Info" button to the right and read a more detailed description of this report.

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Apogee Technical Reports Apogee's Technical Publications

Can you talk about "rockets" with the experts? Here is a collection of 29 technical reports covering many aspects of rocketry. You'll become the rocketry expert that other people look up to. Click the "More Info" button to the right and read a more detailed description of each of the individual reports. Many of them are FREE and can be downloaded immediately.

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Posters
Saturn 1B poster Developing Creativity

This beautiful 4-color poster shows all the major components of the Saturn 1B rocket. It makes a great gift item for your rocketry friends. Click the "More Info" button to the right and read a more detailed description of this poster.

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DVD's and Video Books
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DVD/Video Book Who is this for? What's on the DVD?
Building Skill Level 1
Model Rockets
  • Beginning Rocketeers
  • Teachers
  • Learn rocket building basics (Level 1 skills)
  • Shows from building your first rocket through launch
  • Building Skill Level 2
    Model Rockets
  • Intermediate Rocketeers
  • Teachers
  • Learn intermediate rocket building skills
  • Create high-quality, artful rockets
  • Tips on building rockets from scratch
  • Building Skill Level 3
    Model Rockets
  • Advanced Rocketeers
  • Scratch-builders and designers
  • Learn advanced rocket building skills
  • Learn to design your own rockets
  • Learn to build your own designs
  • Saturn V Instruction Book
  • Advanced Rocketeers
  • Apogee Saturn V owners
  • Learn advanced rocket building skills needed for highly complex models
  • Saturn V instructions & errata
  • Make Your Own
    Nose Cones
  • Scratch-builder and designers
  • Learn to form balsa blocks into custom nose cones
  • Learn wood sealing techniques
  • How To Simulate Strap-On
    Boosters Using RockSim
  • RockSim v7 & v8 users
  • Learn to set up strap on boosters in RockSim v7 & v8
  • "RockSim In-Depth" .pdf file.
  • Teaching Science
    Through Model Rocketry
  • Teachers
  • Detailed lesson plans & troubleshooting tips
  • Rocket Experiments & demonstrations
  • Much more!
  • Rocketry Fundamentals
  • Teachers of more advanced students
  • Rocketry Basics
  • Rocketry Propulsion (Physics lesson)
  • Rocket Aerodynamics (More physics)
  • Rocket Stability (Yes, more physics!)
  • How to Teach
    Rocket Design
  • Teachers
  • Youth group leaders
  • Rocket designers
  • How to design a rocket for certain requirements
  • Forces on rockets (physics)
  • Forces with motors & parachutes
  • Rocket Building
    Workshop 101
  • Beginning Rocketeers
  • Teachers
  • Learn rocket building basics (Level 1 skills)
  • Similar to "Building Skill Level 1 Model Rockets," but better for a classroom setting
  • How to Mount Electronics In An E-Bay
  • Advanced Rocketeers
  • How to mount electronics in an electronics bay
  • How to prep your rocket for dual deployment
  • Using Model Rockets in Your Classroom
  • Beginning Rocketeers
  • Teachers
  • Learn how to set up a rocket range at your school
  • Presentation of basic rocketry & tracking
  • Put together a classroom launch "NASA-Style"

  • DVD's and Video Books
    Building Skill Level 1 Model Rockets Building Skill Level 1 Model Rockets DVD

    Multi-Media DVD Book with Movies!

    Parents and Teachers: Let your computer or TV show your students the correct way to build and launch a model rocket. It saves you time, and assures they'll have a safe and successful launch. Click the "More Info" button to the right and read a more detailed description of this item.

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    Building Skill Level 2 Model Rockets Building Skill Level 2 Model Rockets DVD

    Multi-Media DVD Book with Movies!

    Modelers were so impressed with the Building Skill Level 1 Model Rockets movies that they asked us to continue with more how-to videos. In this DVD, we'll crank it up a level and concentrate on building higher quality models. It is great for teachers and modelers training others to be rocketeers. Click the "More Info" button to the right and read a more detailed description of this item.

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    Building Skill Level 2 Model Rockets Building Skill Level 3 Model Rockets DVD

    Multi-Media DVD Book with Movies!

    After watching the Building Skill Level 1 and 2 videos, you should be pretty good at building most simple kits. Now we're getting into more detailed information on scratch building. This way you can be good at building your own model rocket designs. Click the "More Info" button to the right and read a more detailed description of this item.

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    Building Rockets Combo Pack Building Skill Level 1, 2 and 3 DVD Video Set

    Save $$ by getting Building Skill Level 1, Building Skill Level 2 and Building Skill Level 3 DVD's together. Get all the secret techniques to build quality rockets in one set!

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    Saturn V video Instructions Saturn V Instructions CD Video Book

    Video Book with QuickTime Movies!

    While the Saturn V kit is "complex" by a lot of standards, you'll quickly become a building expert by watching how the complex steps are performed. You'll learn techniques you can use on any of your own rocket designs. Click the "More Info" button to the right and read a more detailed description of this item.

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    make custom nose cones Making Custom Nose Cones With Simple Hand Tools CD Video Book

    Video Book with QuickTime Movies!

    The most expensive part of a model rocket is the nose cone. Learn how to make your own using simple hand tools like a sanding block and a hobby knife. Click the "More Info" button to the right and read a more detailed description of this item.

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    Strap-On Boosters How To Simulate Strap-On Boosters Using RockSim CD Video Book

    Video Book with QuickTime Movies!

    While RockSim v7 and v8 weren't specifically set up to allow strap-on booster stages, you can trick it to running these complex simulations. This video book walks you through the steps, so you can run simulations in less than 10 minutes. This is not needed in the new RockSim v9 software.

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    Teaching Science Through Model Rocketry Teaching Science Through Model Rocketry CD Video Book

    Video Book by Tony Wayne

    This CD-ROM contains massive amount of information to help teachers utilize the power of model rocketry. Click the "More Info" button to the right and read a more detailed description of this item.

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    Rocketry Education 1 Rocketry Education DVD #1

    Video by Timothy S. Van Milligan

    The purpose of my particular presentation was to give teachers a strong foundation in rocketry, so that they could be ready to take it back to their classrooms. There was particular emphasis on rocket propulsion and rocketry stability.

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    DVD-101 Getting Started: Building a Skill Level 1 Rocket DVD-101

    Video by Timothy S. Van Milligan

    This DVD walks you through the sequence and techniques of building a Skill Level 1 type of model rocket. It is not as detailed as Building Skill Level 1 Model Rocket Kits, but it works better as a video presentation for a classroom.

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    Design Rockets DVD How To Teach Rocket Design

    Video by Timothy S. Van Milligan

    If you need to teach how to design a rocket, this video will show you the proper technique. Not only will you show the "design" part, but you'll be able to slip in a lot of educational material at the same time. Your students will love your presentation!

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    video book collection Multi-Media Video Collection

    Get six of the most popular information-packed discs and become a true rocket-building expert. Combined, these six discs have over 9-1/2 hours of cutting-edge assembly techniques and tips. And you save more than 35% off the individual disc prices! Click the more info button for details.

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    Mounting Electronics In An Ebay DVD How to Mount Electronics In An E-Bay

    Looking for some help mounting your dual-deployment electronics in an e-bay? This DVD will walk you through the steps required to securely mount your electronics. It will help you gain the confidence to tackle complex rocket projects.

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    Mounting Electronics In An Ebay DVD Using Model Rocketry in Your Classroom

    Want to get started in using model rocketry in your classroom?  This DVD set covers the setup and actual classroom presentations that Tim used in teaching a 5th grade class about model rockets.  It also includes an altitude tracker and a booklet on conducting a safe launch.

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