Hot Air Balloons (Period 1) (Paired Event) (Football field) (Entry Restricted to the first four groups per class)
(a) All balloons must be designed and constructed by the entrant for this competition
(b) All balloons must be tethered at all times
(c) The heat source may not be carried aloft. Because this event is outside, you cannot use a heat source that requires an electrical outlet.
(d) Any unsafe balloons or heat sources will be disqualified
(e) The total source of lift must be hot air
(f) Any balloon may be launched as many times as is possible within the period. Therefore, it would be in your best interest to set-up during before school.
(g) Winners will be determined by the highest altitudes attained by the end of the period
(h) No heat sources or materials may be shared between the groups.
(i) Entrants are responsible for cleaning up all materials during or directly following the event. Failure to do so will result in disqualification.
(j) No unmodified or slightly modified trash bags or dry cleaner bags. If there is any doubt if this requirement is met, get approval before the event from your teacher to avoid disqualification.
(k) Make sure your name is clearly labeled on the event
MINIMUM STANDARDS: All requirements must be met and the balloon must support its own weight and all materials must be cleaned up at the end of the period.