What is a Fun-Test?

A Fun-Test is a model rocket flying contest flown for fun. It is a good intruduction for anyone new to competition and good practice for competition veterens. Fun-Tests don't count towards NAR competition points but are judged just like official competition events and there are prizes for the winners. Contestants are divided into two age groups, up to 14 and 15 and over.

What are the Events?

We have chosen the first two Fun-Test events for the 2000 flying season. They are fairly challenging events this time around but everyone is encouraged to fly even if they don't think they'll win. Remember, it's just for fun!

April - 1/2A Rocket Glider

• Any rocket glider model that stays in one piece during the entire duration of flight
• Any 1/2A motor
• Flights are timed from first movement to landing (or lost track)
• Longest flight wins

May - 1/2A Flex-wing Glider

• Any 1/2A motor
• Flights are timed from first movement to landing (or lost track)
• Longest flight wins

What are the Rules?

• To compete in a Fun-Test you must be a member of GSSS.
• There must be at least two flyers in an age group in order for the event to be official.
• If there is only one flyer in the up to 14 age group he or she will compete in the 15 and over age group.
• You may make practice flights
• For a flight to count towards competition you must announce it to the contest director prior to the flight.
• Duration events are timed from first movement to landing (or lost track)
• You must have fun!

Winners of the 1999 Fun-Tests