🏆Prize pool – 50k

A glider competition tests participants’ skills in designing and launching unpowered aircraft, focusing on achieving the longest flight distance, time, or precision in landing. These lightweight gliders rely solely on aerodynamic design and initial launch force for flight. Materials such as balsa wood, foam, or composite materials are often used to construct the glider, ensuring optimal weight and stability.

Reward and prizes🚀

Winner – 25K

Runner up – 15k

Second Runner Up – 10k

1. Introduction

Welcome to the Rubber Power Glider Competition, an exciting fusion of creativity, engineering, and aerodynamics! Participants will design, build, and launch gliders powered solely by rubber bands. The event aims to foster innovation, teamwork, and technical skills while ensuring safety and fair play.

2. Competition Rules

Objective:
Design a rubber band-powered glider to achieve:

• Maximum flight distance (in meters)
• Longest airborne time (in seconds)

Team Composition:
Teams must consist of 2–4 members.

Glider Specifications:

• Prohibited Materials Pre-made kits, electronics, toxic or flammable materials.
• Size Limits: Wingspan must be between 30 to 50 cm and Length: 25 to 45 cm.
• All the required Materials for glider should be brought by participants only.
• Time given for Assembly of Glider: maximum 30 min

Rounds & Attempts:

• The competition will be conducted in two rounds:
  1. Round 1 – Maximum Flight Distance
  2. Round 2 – Maximum Airborne Time
• Each team will get 3 attempts per round.
• The best attempt in each round will be considered for scoring.
• Each round carries 50 points, making a total of 100 points.

Classroom Session: On basics of Glider and their Aerodynamics. (30 min)

Launch Rules:

• Rubber bands must be wound manually (no mechanical tools).
• Gliders must be launched from within a 2m x 2m designated zone.
• Each attempt must be completed within a 2-minute time limit.

Scoring Criteria:

• Round 1 (50 Points):
  • Score based on the maximum distance (in meters) achieved.
• Round 2 (50 Points):
  • Score based on the longest time (in seconds) the glider remains airborne.
• Final Score: Total of best performance in both rounds (Distance + Time).

Penalties:

• Disqualification for using banned materials or modifying the glider post-inspection.
• 10% score deduction for launching outside the designated zone or interfering with other teams.

3. Safety & Conduct

• Safety First: Sharp tools and hazardous materials are strictly prohibited. Supervisors will ensure safe practices.
• Code of Conduct:
  • Respect peers, judges, and all equipment.
  • Any form of sabotage or misconduct will lead to immediate disqualification.
  • Consumption or possession of alcohol or drugs is strictly prohibited.

4. Judging Panel

• Faculty members from the Departments of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering.
• External experts may be invited as additional judges.
• Judges’ decisions are final and binding.

5. Disclaimer

• Rules are subject to change with prior notice.
• Registration fees are non-refundable, except in the case of event cancellation.
• The university is not liable for any injuries or damage to personal property.

6. Contact Information

Rudraksh Jha (Student Co-ordinator)
📞 8103407242

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