Rocket Fly Day

UNIT 4 - ADVANCED MODEL ROCKETRY Finished fins of any type

Class # Class Name

810 Advanced Model Rocketry, Jr. 811 Advanced Model Rocketry, Int. 812 Advanced Model Rocketry, Sr.

Exhibit will consist of the following:

A. Completed Model Rocketry e-Record with completed questions in manual pages 14 -18 presented in a sturdy binder/notebook. B-D Project Requirements E. One rocket personally built in unit or display related to work done in Skill Level IV.

UNIT 6 - DESIGNER MODEL ROCKETRY Finished fins of any type

Class # Class Name

813 Designer Model Rocketry, Jr. 814 Designer Model Rocketry, Int. 815 Designer Model Rocketry, Sr.

Exhibit will consist of the following:

A. Completed Model Rocketry e-Record with design worksheets and completed questions in manual on pages 35-39, presented in a sturdy binder/notebook. Include a copy of the plans or blueprints on how to build the rocket. B. If a rocket was launched provide the following information on the Model Rocketry page. 1. Number of times successfully launched; kind of launch pad used. 2. Kind of electrical system used. 3. Tracking method used. 4. Observer’s distance from rocket; angle achieved and altitude achieved; any special problems before, during and after launching. 5. What did you do to overcome any problems you encountered? C. One rocket personally designed, built (no kits) and used in unit or display related to work done. D. Project will be evaluated on the quality of the information completed in the e-record (25 percent) and quality of exhibit (75 percent).

Check-In: Sunday August 1st , , 7:00 a.m. GREELEY SADDLE CLUB ARENA Launch: Begins at 7:30 a.m. Entries: All Model Rocketry Exhibitors will automatically be entered in Rocket Fly Day.

1. All rockets must have label specifying the rocket skill level and must be brought to Fly Day to compete. 2. Exhibitor must fly rocket pertaining to the skill level in which they are entered. Your exhibit rocket cannot be used for Fly

Day and your Fly Day rocket cannot be used for exhibit.

MEMBERS MUST FLY IN UNIT ENROLLED

3. Units 1-4 must have a colored picture of their rocket from kit which indicates engine size, or catalog with proof of skill level and recommended first flight engine. Unit 6 must state the size of their first flight engine at check-in. 4. Rockets must be launched with first flight engines only and use a parachute recovery system. (Streamer and tumble recovery not allowed). 5. Launching equipment will be set up. Members are to supply their own rocket, engine, parachutes and wading. 6. Each participant will launch their rocket twice, time, weather, and facilities permitting. 7. Event to be judged on: construction, flight stability, range safety, chute deployment, altitude and landing nearest the launch pad. Rockets must be painted. 8. Level 4 rocketeers may use level 4 or 5 rockets. 9. Unit Champions of Rocket Fly Day will qualify to compete at the Colorado State Fair. 10. Classes will be broken by units 1-4 with Balsa Wood Fins

and unit 6 in the Junior and Senior Divisions. Please fill out entry form in this book.

UNIT 1

Class # Class Name

669 Unit 1 - Balsa Wood Fins, Jr 670 Unit 1 – Balsa Wood Fins, Sr.

UNIT 2

Class # Class Name

671 Unit 2 - Balsa Wood Fins, Jr. 672 Unit 2 – Balsa Wood Fins, Sr.

UNIT 3

Class # Class Name

673 Unit 3 – Balsa Wood Fins, Jr. 674 Unit 3 – Balsa Wood Fins, Sr

UNIT 4

Class # Class Name

675 Unit 4 – Balsa Wood Fins, Jr. 676 Unit 4 – Balsa Wood Fins, Sr.

UNIT 6

Class # Class Name

677 Unit 6 – Balsa Wood Fins, Jr. 678 Unit 6 – Balsa Wood Fins, Sr.