Monday, August 20, 2018

Apogee Fly-Away Rail Guides, Build, Part 1

 It's been written that launch lugs contribute to 20% of the drag on a model rocket.
Along with the pop-lugs, Fly-Away Rail Guides can leave the lugs on or near the launcher while the rocket continues upward.

These Fly-Away Guides are from Apogee. They also require a 1010 Aluminum Extrusion Rail to launch the rocket.





There are two complete guides in each kit. Five small orthodontic rubber bands are also in the bag. Four are needed, one extra is added.


Here's the bottom of the laser cut plywood.
There is some areas where the laser didn't cut all the way through to the bottom. It's understandable, this is 1/8" thick plywood.

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