Here is what teams can expect on Fly-Off Day:
Fly-Off Timeline
5:00pm- 5:15pm
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Check In
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Student teams
must check in.
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Visual Displays
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Visual Displays
must be turned in at Check-In and prior to completing any other fly-off
requirements. Teams may earn up to 25
points for this section of the Fly-Off.
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5:15pm- 6:00pm*
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Skills Test
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Student teams
will demonstrate their knowledge through a written skills test. Teams must return in their completed test
to the designated bin on the check-in table by 6:00pm. Teams may earn up to 25 points for this
section of the Fly-Off.
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5:15pm- 7:45pm*
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Performance Demonstration
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Teams will
demonstrate their airplane’s performance.
All airplanes must fly empty first, then students may add cargo. Students may make as many attempts as time
allows, but no one attempt may exceed 2 minutes in the flight circle. Teams may earn 15 points for flying empty
and a pro-rated 35 points for carrying cargo.
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7:45pm- 8:00pm
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Awards
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Top performing
teams will be recognized in two grade bands- Grades 6-8 and Grades 9-12.
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*Students may complete these fly-off requirements at any time during this time band.
Flight Circle Procedure
