Fly-It / Take-It Event
We've all seen, and many of us have participated in Make-it/Take-it events in the past. Participants go to an event, build a simple rocket kit, then go home. Maybe the rocket flies at a future launch, maybe it gets put on a shelf, maybe it even gets tossed out. We want to provide an event that will at least get people flying model rockets, and hopefully keep them flying!
What is a Fly-It/Take-It?
An activity to involve young people and first-time flyers of all ages at
NARAM-51 by giving them a chance to fly a rocket for free, and then keep the
rocket.
When is it?
On Saturday August 8th from 9 am until 3 pm and Sunday August 9th from 9 am until 1 pm,
participants will be able to come to the NARTS location the NARAM-51 field where a selection
of model rockets will be displayed and choose one of their liking. They will be provided with a rocket
motor, chute wadding and assistance with prepping the rocket. They can then to go to the sport range and
fly their rocket. Additional flights can be made on their own.
Who can participate?
Participants should be first time flyers OR under 14 years old (13 or less at
time of event).
Where do these rockets come from?
NAR Sections are asked to build between six and twelve rockets. Sections are
encouraged to personalize or customize the rockets that they build. Patriotic,
themed or section-specific markings are encouraged! Sections may want to ask
local hobby shops or vendors that attend NARAM for donations of kits or parts
for this event. We are hoping to be able to support up to 120 first-time
launches.
What sort of rockets are we looking for?
They can be any rocket: kit, scratch-built or ready-to-fly. We only ask that
they must fly on a single 18mm black powder rocket motor. A recovery device
must be included (as needed) and can be any method, but complex designs (such
as competition helicopters) are not recommended. First flight motors will be
provided by donation from Tom Ha.
What's the deadline for sections to send in rockets for the event?
NAR Sections need to have rockets delivered by June 1, 2009. Deliver to:
NARTS
PO Box 111
512 Chestnut Street
Mount Holly Springs, PA 17065
Deliveries of built rockets can also be made to the NARTS tables at TARC. Rockets not used for this event will be offered to the organizers of NARAM-52.