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Skill Level 1 – Easy to Construct and Fly!
The Apprentice rocket from Apogee Components is a
great way to introduce modelers to rocketry. It comes
with a plastic fin unit that greatly simplifies assembly of
the rocket, and virtually guarantees a straight and safe
launch.
While it is easy to build, the rocket is still small and light-
weight, allowing it to zoom to incredible heights. It will
never bore you, because it can be used with a variety of
rocket motors, so you can pick how much performance
you want.
The other nice thing is that this is a durable rocket.
It comes with a heavy-duty body tube, and stout and
sturdy fins. It was designed to take the punishment that
new rocketeers might give it!
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Apogee Apprentice Parts List
P/N
Description
15580
Plastic Fin Unit
19398
PNC-24C
19399
PNC-24 C/D Shoulder
10094
AT-24/9" - Apprentice
10068
AT 18/2.75"
13031
CR 18/24 (Green)
13029
CR 13/18 (Blue)
13051
1/8" Launch Lug 1.0
24043
Regular Crimped Engine Hook
29505
Kevlar Shock Cord 100# X 30 inch
29500
Cotton Parachute String
23011
Parachute Rings
29120
Apogee 10" Plastic Parachute
41035
Apprentice Decal
31078
Apprentice Instruction Sheet A 11X17
31079
Apprentice Instruction Sheet B 8.5X11
Other Tools and Materials Needed
Scissors
Hobby Knife
Masking Tape
Carpenter's Wood Glue (or White Glue)
CyA Adhesive (medium viscosity) or Plastic Glue
Aluminum "Angle" to draw lines on the tube
Ruler
Paint Supplies (Spray Paint, brushes, etc.)
This paper shock
cord anchor is used
in step 9 on page 3.
The Apprentice kit is just another fine product from:
3355 Fillmore Ridge Heights
Colorado Springs, CO 80907 USA
web site: www.ApogeeRockets.com
Kit #5039
Qty
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
2.5
6ft
6
1
1
1
1
Sheet A - P/N 31078
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- Page 1 This paper shock cord anchor is used in step 9 on page 3. The Apprentice rocket from Apogee Components is a great way to introduce modelers to rocketry. It comes with a plastic fin unit that greatly simplifies assembly of the rocket, and virtually guarantees a straight and safe launch.
- Page 2 Apprentice Rocket Assembly 1. Glue the nose cone shoulder into the base of the nose cone using plastic glue or su- per glue (use extreme care when using super glue). Set aside to dry. Use plastic-glue, or super-glue 2. Mark the motor mount tube 2-1/4” from the rear with a 1/8”...
- Page 3 6. Apply a bead of wood glue around the front of the motor mount tube that extends out of the front of the plastic fin unit. Slide the remaining green centering ring over the tube so that it rests against the front shoulder of the plastic fin unit.
- Page 4 10. Apply wood glue to the back side of the shock cord mount, and position it as deep inside the front of the body tube as possible. It needs to be at least 1-1/4” deep to allow the nos cone to be put onto the tube. Allow the glue time to fully dry.
- Page 5 14.The assembly of the Apprentice rocket is now complete. You can paint your rocket if you desire and attach the decal for more deco- ration. To paint, roll a piece of paper and insert it into the aft end of the body tube so you can hold the model while painting it.
- Page 6 Motor Selection Chart: How High Will The Apprentice Fly? Launching the Apprentice Rocket Kit Motor Produced Estimated Altitude Estimated Altitude The motor matrix shown here was de- Type (feet) (meters) veloped using the RockSim software (www. A8-3 Estes 242.5 ft 73.9 m RockSim.com).
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