COMPETITIONS
UKAYRoC 2009 Challenge
For 2009, UKAYRoC teams have to design, construct and successfully launch a rocket, carrying one raw medium size hen’s egg to an altitude of 750 feet with a flight time of 45 seconds, then return this payload safely and undamaged to earth.
The external diameter of the rocket at the point where the egg is placed must be no less than 59 millimetres. The egg must be placed in the rocket “on its back” with its long axis perpendicular to the rocket’s intended direction of flight, mimicking the position of an astronaut. The team must be able to prove/demonstrate the orientation of the egg inside the rocket.
The teams will build and test their flight vehicles under the guidance, safety rules and regular launch events established by the UK Rocketry Association (UKRA).
The teams complete qualification flights in front of an independent UKRA member and an independent witness, with the top 20 teams being able to qualify for the UK final fly-off event which will take place on 2nd April 2009.
For more information visit: http://www.ukayroc.org.uk/
Download Flyer: UKAYRoC-Flyer-2009.pdf
