Apogee Spek Instructions Manual

Spek
Skill Level 2: Previous Rocket Experience Sug-
gested
The Spek is a two-stage rocket designed specifi-
cally for the National Association of Rocketry's contest
for the "Altimeter Altitude" event. In the single-stage
configuration, it can use a 13mm diameter 1/4A, 1/2A,
or A-size rocket motor. When adding the booster stage,
you can use it in the "B-altitude" event, because two A-
size engines added together is equivalent to the power
of a "B" rocket motor.
The dual-diameter rocket is sized (at the top) for
altimeters that fit into an 18mm payload tube. With its
custom vacuum-formed transition section the Spek
then reduces down to a 13mm motor at the bottom to
decrease the weight and lower the drag. This rocket
also comes with a cardstock fin alignment guide to
assure that the fins are perfectly straight and evenly
spaced around the rocket. This lowers the drag, and
allows the rocket to fly to new record-setting altitudes.
p/n 31128
Spek
(Two-Stage Altitude Rocket for Altimeters)
P/N Description
Parts List
13000 Coupler 18mm X 0.35"
10055 Engine Mount Tube AT-13/8.0"
10065 Payload Tube AT-18/1.55"
13012 Coupler AC-13
13020 CR 10/13 (green) Engine Block
13051 1/8" Launch Lug 1" Long
15577 Spec Fins 1/16" X 3" X 4.5"
19012 13-to-18mm Ogive Transition (VF)
19207 Vac Form Nose Cone VFNC-18
29519 100# Kevlar X 6 ft
29004 2" Mylar Streamer X 18"
31128 Spek Instruction Sheet A
31129 Spek Instruction Sheet B
35535 13mm 3-Fin Alignment Guide Cardstock
47122 Clear Plastic Bag 6x14x2mil
Other Tools and Materials Needed
Pencil
Hobby knife
Wood glue
Super glue (thick viscosity)
Plastic packaging tape
Paint supplies (spray paint, brushes, etc.)
Wood sealer
Sandpaper (220 and 400 grit)
Wood dowel for spreading glue inside tubes
Shock Cord Anchor Pattern
The Spek rocket is another fine product from:
Colorado Springs, Colorado USA
web site: www.ApogeeRockets.com
Kit #05009
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