SARA Open Meet 1

Date/Time
Date(s) - 04/24/16
7:00 am - 2:00 pm

Location
SARA Launch Site

Latitude / Longitude:
32.269735, -111.2769127

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Southern Arizona Rocketry Association’s SARA Open Meet 1 (SOM-1) 2016

Events include:

– D Streamer Duration (an underpowered version of NARAM 58’s G Streamer Duration). 2 flights permitted; score is the sum of the flight duration in seconds. 1 rocket must be returned.

– A Boost Glider (A boost glider can separate the motor pod on a streamer or parachute at apogee, leaving a lighter weight glider to return to earth) Free Flight Only; no Radio Control. 2 flights permitted; score is the sum of the flight duration in seconds. 1 rocket must be returned.

– 1/2 A SuperRoc Altitude (Altimeter). This is a NARAM 58 event. Fly a certified altimeter as high as possible on a 1/2 A motor. Scoring in meters multiplied by length in centimeters, between 50 cm and 100 cm. And don’t let it bend! 2 flights permitted; highest altitude counts.

– C Parachute Duration: Keep a C powered rocket aloft as long as possible under a parachute. 2 flights permitted; score is the sum of the flight duration in seconds. 1 rocket must be returned.

– Predicted Altitude: Fly a certified altimeter as close as possible to your predicted altitude. One flight only.

Sanction Number: 4012-16-O

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