Just Plane Awesome
Division: A- Elementary
NC Essential Standards Alignment: Science as Inquiry
Event Rules: See 2024 Division A Rules Manual
Description:
Prior to the tournament teams will construct up to two rubber-powered monoplanes using the AMA Alpha kit. Planes will be tested to achieve maximum time aloft.
Materials:
Must bring up to two assembled AMA Alpha airplanes and associated rubber motors. A tool kit containing a winder, glue, tape, clay, and other similar items to adjust or repair the airplane is permitted.
Scoring:
- Highest official flight time wins.
- A team’s score is the highest of their official flight times.
- Ties will be broken by the higher second official flight time.
- Teams that violate rules under CONSTRUCTION PARAMETERS or THE COMPETITION will be ranked after all teams that do not violate those rules.
Event Resources:
The National Free Flight Society