How did the winning teams prepare for previous competitions?
They got started early. They did a lot of research, including on the internet, and identified the companies that sell the supplies they would need to build their rocket. If they had not flown model rockets before, they became familiar with all the rocketry websites, including NAR’s, and bought inexpensive kit model rockets to fly before they built their Team America rocket. They organized their teams into committees, headed by one chair person, that were responsible for things like budget, production, operations and launch, testing and development, etc. They flew lots of practice flights, and did this in all weather conditions. They solicited help from local or online NAR mentors. They had great supervisors and most importantly, they had fun and never gave up.
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