Background:
This is a family fun event for anyone who wants to attend. Primary
sponsers are the AIAA and Ladue Jr. High, but all are welcome. Some
rules and guidelines are listed below, but we will almost certainly modify
the rules as needed as we go.
Contests:
1) Time aloft will be in the morning. A central throwing area
in the gym will be used, and all contestants will form a line, with each
contestant having a turn at a timed throw. This will continue through
the scheduled time alloted. If a contestant wants to go again, they
can get back in line. Contestants can use a different plane for each
throw, but only one plane and one throw per turn. Time will be from
when the plane leaves the contestants hand until it touches anything but
air (floor, chair, wall, lights...). Airplanes must be made from
one sheet of 8.5x11 paper and can be brought to the contest. Some
tape, glue, or paper clips are allowed, but no other structural materials
- the judges reserve the right to disqualify a paper airplane if it doesn't
meet the spirit of the rules. Prises will be awarded based on the
following divisions:
Pre K- K
Grades 1-2
3-4
5-6
7-8
9-12
College student
Adults
Note: groups may be combined if there aren't sufficient contestants
in a group.
2) Distance event will be in the afternoon. A central throwing area
in the gym will be used, and all contestants will form a line, with each
contestant having a turn at a measured throw. This will continue
through the scheduled time alloted. If a contestant wants to go again,
they can get back in line. Contestants can use a different plane
for each throw, but only one plane and one throw per turn. Distance
will be from when the plane leaves the contestants hand to where it comes
to a stop - and it must travel in the desired direction (distance is measured
down the gym floor - not across it). Airplanes must be made from
one sheet of 8.5x11 paper and can be brought to the contest. Some
tape, glue, or paper clips are allowed, but no other structural materials
- the judges reserve the right to disqualify a paper airplane if it doesn't
meet the spirit of the rules. Prises will be awarded based on the
following divisions:
Pre K- K
Grades 1-2
3-4
5-6
7-8
9-12
College student
Adults
Note: groups may be combined if there aren't sufficient contestants
in a group.