The rules state the aircraft must have the wheels off the ground in 100 feet. Is there any height requirement?
No, the rules are correct as stated. Aircraft must have ALL wheels off the ground by the 100 foot line, and they must remain off until the landing. Their is no “obstacle” height requirement for this year. • Question: Can the battery pack be changed out or “topped off” between sorties? Answer: No. Only payload may be unloaded and reloaded. Batteries may not be recharged. • Question: What is the penalty for not initially landing on the runway? Answer: The site anticipated for the 98/99 competition is Webster Field. The runways are 200 feet wide and 5000 feet long. Landing on the runway should not be a problem. However, the judges will reserve the right to determine on an individual basis if the landing was a valid landing or not. • Question: If the aircraft runs off the runway but is not damaged, can the ground crew help retrieve it? Answer: If the aircraft runs off the runway, the ground crew can go to retrieve it once it has stopped. If the aircraft is undamaged, they will return it to
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