Model Rocketry Competition
A sanctioned National Association of Rocketry NRC meet.
Saturday and Sunday,
November 25-26, 2017
8am - 4pm
6437 5th Line East, Chatham
A sanctioned National Association of Rocketry NRC meet.
Saturday and Sunday,
November 25-26, 2017
8am - 4pm
6437 5th Line East, Chatham
Please register by Friday, October 13, 2017.
1/2A Parachute Duration
Achieve the highest flight time by making 1 or 2 flights on 1/2A-engine rockets. Each rocket must use parachute recovery.
1/2A Boost Glider Duration
Achieve the highest flight time by making 1 or 2 flights on 1/2A-engine rockets. Each rocket must use glider recovery.
A Streamer Duration
Achieve the highest flight time by making 1 or 2 flights on A-engine rockets. Each rocket must use streamer recovery.
Open Spot Landing
Launch any rocket (A through D engine) from an angle of no greater than 30 degrees and land closest to a designated spot.
The other three NRC events for 2017-2018 may also be flown and results will be submitted to the National Scoreboard. These events are:
A Helicopter Duration
Achieve the highest flight time by making 1 or 2 flights on A-engine rockets. Each rocket must use helicopter recovery.
A Payload Altitude (with altimeter)^
Achieve the highest altitude by making 1 or 2 flights on A-engine rockets carrying a standard NAR payload and an altimeter. The higher of the two flights will by your score.
C Egg Loft Altitude (with altimeter)^
Achieve the highest altitude by making 1 or 2 flights on C-engine rockets carrying a hen's egg and an altimeter. The egg must not be damaged after the flight. The higher of the two flights will be your score.
*SWARM does have an altimeter available for use. A deposit is required and a small fee may be charged for rental.
Non-SWARM members in C and D divisions are asked to pay a $10 fee on the day of the competition.
Competitors are encouraged to be NAR members, and must be to participate in the National Rocketry Competition (NRC). See ww.nar.org for information on joining. If you would like help joining the NAR, just come to the launch and a SWARM member will be pleased to help You will still be able to compete at this year's Harvest Classic.
Important note for U.S. residents.
Visit last year's page.