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| Event / Weight Factor | Pink Book Ref | Narrative |
| '1/4A' Boost Glide Duration (Multi Round) WF 18 |
Para 36 | Open to any model rocket, one portion of which returns to the ground in stable, gliding flight supported by aerodynamic lifting surfaces which sustain that portion against gravity. If the entry is staged, the gliding portion must be part of the uppermost stage, and must not be deployed until that stage has burned out. The entry may separate into multiple pieces; only the gliding portion is timed and only the timed gliding portion needs to be returned to satisfy Rule 15.10. Models whose gliding surfaces are made of flexible materials (e.g., plastic film or cloth) are prohibited from this event. The purpose of this competition is to achieve the longest flight duration time. |
| ’B’ Streamer Duration (Multi Round) WF 19 |
Para 31 | Open to single-staged entries that contain a single streamer as the only recovery device. The purpose of this event is to achieve the longest flight duration time. |
| ’B’ Boost Glide Duration (Multi Round) WF 19 |
Para 36 | Open to any model rocket, one portion of which returns to the ground in stable, gliding flight supported by aerodynamic lifting surfaces which sustain that portion against gravity. If the entry is staged, the gliding portion must be part of the uppermost stage, and must not be deployed until that stage has burned out. The entry may separate into multiple pieces; only the gliding portion is timed and only the timed gliding portion needs to be returned to satisfy Rule 15.10. Models whose gliding surfaces are made of flexible materials (e.g., plastic film or cloth) are prohibited from this event. The purpose of this competition is to achieve the longest flight duration time. |
| 'C' Eggloft Duration WF 16 |
Para 34 | Open to single-staged model rockets that carry, as a totally enclosed payload, one raw USDA Large hen’s egg, with a mass of no less than 57 grams and no more than 63 grams; and measuring no more than 45 millimeters in diameter. The purpose of this competition is to carry an exceedingly fragile payload for as long a time as possible and to recover the payload without damage. The egg is intended to simulate (in miniature) an astronaut, who must be properly cushioned and restrained to withstand the forces of acceleration and the shock of landing. No material may be affixed to the egg (e.g., glue or tape). |
| 'C' Parachute Duration WF 9 |
Para 30 | Open to single-staged entries containing one or more parachutes for recovery purposes. The purpose of this event is to achieve the longest flight duration time. |
| ’G’ Eggloft Duration WF 22 |
Para 34 | Open to single-staged model rockets that carry, as a totally enclosed payload, one raw USDA Large hen’s egg, with a mass of no less than 57 grams and no more than 63 grams; and measuring no more than 45 millimeters in diameter. The purpose of this competition is to carry an exceedingly fragile payload for as long a time as possible and to recover the payload without damage. The egg is intended to simulate (in miniature) an astronaut, who must be properly cushioned and restrained to withstand the forces of acceleration and the shock of landing. No material may be affixed to the egg (e.g., glue or tape). |
| ’G’ Streamer Duration WF 14 (B,C,T Divisions only) |
Para 31 | Open to single-staged entries that contain a single streamer as the only recovery device. The purpose of this event is to achieve the longest flight duration time. |
| Open Spot Landing WF 4 |
Para 60 | Open to single-staged entries. The goal is to land the entry so that the tip of its nose cone is closest to a predetermined spot on the ground. Any recovery device may be used. |
| Drag Race WF 2 (A Division only) |
Para 61 | Open to single-staged entries. The purpose of this competition is to determine which entry is most successful at meeting the triple criteria of quick ignition and lift-off, low altitude, and long duration. |
| Predicted Duration WF 8 |
Para 39 | Contestant must predict the duration in seconds that the model will achieve. This Predicted Duration shall be recorded on the flight card and given to the Contest Director or his/her deputy prior to any official flight by the contestant at the meet. The minimum duration prediction allowable is 30 seconds. |
| Concept Scale WF 20 |
Para 56 | Concept Scale is a variation of Sport Scale. The goal is to produce a flying replica of either a fictional or a seriously proposed, but unbuilt, rocket vehicle that differs from Sport Scale Competition (Rule 53) only in the nature of the prototype and substantiation data. |
| Scale WF 32 |
Para 50 | Open to any model rocket that is a true scale model of an existing or historical guided missile, rocket vehicle, or space vehicle. The purpose of this competition is to produce an accurate, flying replica of a real rocket vehicle that exhibits maximum craftsmanship in construction, finish, and flight performance. |
| Event / Weight Factor | Pink Book Ref | Narrative |
| 1/4A BOOST GLIDE DURATION WF 18 |
Para 36 | Open to any model rocket, one portion of which returns to the ground in stable, gliding flight supported by aerodynamic lifting surfaces which sustain that portion against gravity. If the entry is staged, the gliding portion must be part of the uppermost stage, and must not be deployed until that stage has burned out. The entry may separate into multiple pieces; only the gliding portion is timed. Models whose gliding surfaces are made of flexible materials (e.g., plastic film or cloth) are prohibited from this event. The purpose of this competition is to achieve the longest flight duration time. Score is the total time of two flights. |
| 1/2A PARACHUTE DURATION WF 7 |
Para 30 | Open to single-staged entries containing one or more parachutes for recovery purposes. The purpose of this event is to achieve the longest flight duration time. Score is the total time of two flights. |
| A CLUSTER ALTITUDE WF 16 |
Para 23 | Open to single staged model rockets with a cluster of 4 class A motors. All motors of Cluster Altitude event models shall be ignited on or instantaneously after the model's first motion. Models that do not ignite all motors in flight will be considered official flights as long as the flight was deemed safe. (Four A's are equivalent to one C motor). |
| B STREAMER DURATION WF 9 |
Para 31 | Open to single-staged entries that contain a single streamer as the only recovery device. The purpose of this event is to achieve the longest flight duration time. Score is the total time of two flights |
| D HELICOPTER DURATION WF 23 |
Para 32 | Open to any single-staged model rocket that uses the principle of autorotation as the sole means of recovery. The purpose of this competition is to achieve the longest flight duration using an autorotating recovery system. |
| E DUAL EGGLOFT ALTITUDE WF 29 |
Para 27 | Open to model rockets that carry, as a totally enclosed payload, two raw USDA Large hen's egg, each with a mass of no less than 57 grams and no more than 63 grams, and measuring no more than 45 millimeters in diameter. If the model is staged, the eggs must be enclosed in the uppermost stage of the model. The purpose of this competition is to carry an exceedingly fragile payload to as high an altitude as possible and to recover the payload without damage. If the shell of the egg is broken or cracked, the entry shall be disqualified. |
| F SUPER ROC ALTITUDE WF 19 |
Para 21 | Open to single-staged model rockets whose body length is no less than the minimum allowed for the classes of the event. The purpose of this competition is to achieve the greatest altitude possible with the longest rocket possible without impairing the structural integrity of the rocket. Length to be between 200cm to 400cm. The static points (length) and flight points (altitude) shall be multiplied to determine the score. |
| GIANT SPORT SCALE WF 20 |
Para 53 | Open to any model rocket that closely resembles an existing or historical guided missile, rocket vehicle, or space vehicle. The purpose of this competition is to produce a flying replica of a real rocket vehicle that exhibits maximum craftsmanship in construction, finish, and flight performance. The model must be at least 100 centimeters in overall length or at least 10 centimeters in body diameter. Vehicles with significant outer assemblies or winged vehicles qualify if their length plus wingspan totals at least 100 centimeters or if their girth (as measured once around in a plane perpendicular to the centerline of the model by a length of string around the components not including the fins or wings) totals at least 31.4 centimeters. (You'll see G motors used here) |
| RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT WF 36 |
Para 63 | Open to any NAR member who is performing research, or engineering new developments, in which model rocketry plays a primary part. The purpose of this competition is to stimulate new concepts, approaches, and ideas in advancing the state-of-the-art of model rocketry or using model rocketry as a research tool. |