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| HotRod's Rocket Challenge 2012 |
EGG PAYLOADS
Your eggs are your simulated Astronauts. Get them back safe!
Class 1.
Ages 14 and Under Timed Duration = Longest flight.
(changed 12-26-11)
Participants will use ANY model rocket suitable for Egg Lofting.
Bonus style points for scratch built rockets. But commercial kits are fine.
Your rockets will lift ONE raw grade A large hen's egg of 57 to 63 grams weight and must return this egg from the flight without any cracks
or other external damage.
1. Your Goal is Maximum Flight Duration. Timed liftoff- to landing of egg.
2. Class 1. Impulse (thrust) limited to “D” total maximum impulse range! Any motor or combination up to 20.00n-seconds total impulse.
Class 2.
Ages 14-21 Max Altitude Scratch-built.
Participants will use a SCRATCH- Built model rocket suitable for Egg Lofting at these impulse limits.
1. Your Goal is to lift TWO raw grade A large hen's eggs of 57 to 63 grams weight and must return the eggs from the flight without any
cracks or other external damage.
2. Class 1. Impulse (thrust) limited to “F” total maximum impulse range! Any motor or combination up to 80.00n-seconds total impulse.
3. Any commercial rocketry altimeters can be used.
Altimeters must be able to read altitude as stand alone units. No computer interface needed. Contest judge should be easily able to read
via beeps, flashes, or on-board readout with out any special equipment.
Contest will be held at one each SPRING launches at the following Club Venues
CATO
CMASS
MMMSCS
and at LDRS
ENTRY
A simple e-mail with your intention to participate is all that is needed.
Per-entry registration is encouraged. This helps organizers know how many participants may attend each event.
Per-registration begins December 01, 2011 .
Please include your age at launch date. And Class you will participate.
Teams entry are welcome. Please note how many members are part of your team.
Enter via e-mail at HotRodRockets@yahoo.com
Your eggs are your simulated Astronauts. Get them back safe!
Class 1.
Ages 14 and Under Timed Duration = Longest flight.
(changed 12-26-11)
Participants will use ANY model rocket suitable for Egg Lofting.
Bonus style points for scratch built rockets. But commercial kits are fine.
Your rockets will lift ONE raw grade A large hen's egg of 57 to 63 grams weight and must return this egg from the flight without any cracks
or other external damage.
1. Your Goal is Maximum Flight Duration. Timed liftoff- to landing of egg.
2. Class 1. Impulse (thrust) limited to “D” total maximum impulse range! Any motor or combination up to 20.00n-seconds total impulse.
Class 2.
Ages 14-21 Max Altitude Scratch-built.
Participants will use a SCRATCH- Built model rocket suitable for Egg Lofting at these impulse limits.
1. Your Goal is to lift TWO raw grade A large hen's eggs of 57 to 63 grams weight and must return the eggs from the flight without any
cracks or other external damage.
2. Class 1. Impulse (thrust) limited to “F” total maximum impulse range! Any motor or combination up to 80.00n-seconds total impulse.
3. Any commercial rocketry altimeters can be used.
Altimeters must be able to read altitude as stand alone units. No computer interface needed. Contest judge should be easily able to read
via beeps, flashes, or on-board readout with out any special equipment.
Contest will be held at one each SPRING launches at the following Club Venues
CATO
CMASS
MMMSCS
and at LDRS
ENTRY
A simple e-mail with your intention to participate is all that is needed.
Per-entry registration is encouraged. This helps organizers know how many participants may attend each event.
Per-registration begins December 01, 2011 .
Please include your age at launch date. And Class you will participate.
Teams entry are welcome. Please note how many members are part of your team.
Enter via e-mail at HotRodRockets@yahoo.com
Prizes / Awards
Prizes will be awarded in each category. Prizes will vary depending on the launch venue/ club. Some prizes will
certainly be HotRod Rockets kits and accessories, but may also include items from other vendors, local
businesses, gift certificates or almost anything.
Awards of Merit
HotRod Rocket's MERIT awards will be given to those who go above and beyond average rocketry.
What does this mean? Well, I know it when I see it.
Prizes will be awarded in each category. Prizes will vary depending on the launch venue/ club. Some prizes will
certainly be HotRod Rockets kits and accessories, but may also include items from other vendors, local
businesses, gift certificates or almost anything.
Awards of Merit
HotRod Rocket's MERIT awards will be given to those who go above and beyond average rocketry.
What does this mean? Well, I know it when I see it.
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Spring gets Closer.
Happy Building!
Spring gets Closer.
Happy Building!
