Here is what teams can expect on Fly-Off Day:
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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 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- 7:00pm*
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Judge’s Interview
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Student teams
will have 5 minutes to present their airplanes to the judges. Judges will ask three questions from a
pre-selected list plus two additional questions unique to each teams’
airplane design or process. Teams may
earn up to 25 points for this section of the Fly-Off.
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5:15pm- 8:15pm*
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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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8:15pm
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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.
