Aurora Scout Pack 803

It’s almost time for Pack 803′s first annual Space Derby!! Kits will be handed out at the Nov 18th Pack meeting. If there are any extra kits families and friend may purchase a kit for the open class for $7.

1. Only basic materials supplied in the Official BSA kit may be used. The hanging devise supplied in the kit must be used.
2. The nose cone (propeller assembly) must not be glued in place on the nose of the rocket. A notch or groove should be formed in the tail of the rocket to seat the band holding dowel. The band holding dowel must not be glued in place. (These rules allow band replacement in case of breaks)
3. The rocket body may be no longer than 7 inches, not including the propeller and fins. Width 2.75 inches -Three rubber bands per rocket. A limited number of replacement rubber bands will be provided.
4. There are no restrictions on the weight or design of the rocket. Rockets may be detailed in any way as long as it does not exceed length restrictions, is flight worthy, structurally sound and does not interfere with another rocket during the race.
5. Rockets with wet paint will be disqualified.
6. Scout may use graphite powder between the propeller and the bushing if desired. Other forms of lubrication are prohibited.
7. Scout shall use rocket built for this year, no previous year rockets will be allowed.
8. Each ROCKET will be wound the same amount of turns. A winding area will be provided for racers in the next heat. Rockets are to not be wound more than 100 turns or rubber bands will break.  Track will be 40 foot set up.
9. Prior to each heat, rocket numbers and lane assignments will be announced. Pilots are to take their rocket from the space hanger and go to the winding area. Once completed hand your rocket to the launcher. Upon completion of the race, “Space Command” will bring the rockets back to the staging area.
10. At registration judges will assign a number to the rocket.
11. Once the rocket is submitted for entry, no further adjustments can be made except in the case of mechanical failure.
12. Each rocket will run at least once in each lane. More races may be required to advance into the finals.
13. Any entry that experiences a mechanical failure will be allowed to re-race if it can be repaired during the same heat. It will count as a heat loss if it cannot be repaired prior to the   beginning of the next heat. All repairs of this type must be done with “Space Command” observing and certifying as to its flight worthiness.
14. In the event that all rockets don’t reach the end of track, the one that goes the furthest is declared the winner.
15. One Rocket Only per scout.
16. Racing volunteers are only allowed in the Space Track area.
17. No late registrations will be accepted after the races have begun. No exceptions
18. All rulings by “Space Command” are FINAL.

Most of All have fun!!!!!