Before the tournament, teams will design and build up to two rubber-powered monoplanes. The planes will be tested on how long they can stay in flight, with the goal of maximizing their time in the air. 

Resources

Interview with Event Leader Jimmy Jordan
Flight Resources List
Laser Cut Planes – “The Mountain Lion”
J&H Aerospace – “The Pinna Flyer”
The National Free Flight Society
2027 Just Plane Awesome Kit Resources.docx
Balsa Gluing Techniques
Flight Event Tip – Massing your plane

FAQs

Have a question about an event? Check our Event Intel: Coach Questions & Answers (coming soon) for answers to all event FAQs submitted by coaches. The document includes event-specific questions and clarifications and will be updated as additional questions are reviewed and answered.

Please check the FAQ document before submitting a new question – you may find your answer already there!