Helicopter

Prior to the tournament, teams will construct, collect data on test flights, analyze and optimize a free flight rubber-powered helicopter to achieve maximum time aloft.

Division(s)	Regional Location	Impound	Eye Protection	Rules Location
BC	All	No	None	National Rulebook

Clarifications

Mar 11, 2025

HEL

2

Regional Dimensions - This Clarification will continue to be numbered HEL 2, but the date will be updated each time VASO can update the information given by the tournament locations. The Helicopter space information is:

Tandem Friends Regional - Height is 3.45m. Floor dimensions are 11.25m x 8.65m
VT Regional - Height is approximately 3.6m. Floor dimensions are approximately 3m x 1.5m
Centreville Regional - Height is 5.2m. Floor Dimensions are 7.3m in length with an average width of 11.2m
Fairfax Regional - Height is 4m
UMW Regional - Height is 6.8m
States - Height is 6m. The event will take place in a racquetball court

Sep 3, 2024

HEL

1

Section 3.a.: Helicopters may be constructed from published plans, commercial kits, competitor’s designs, and/or other sources of design. Kits, if used, must not contain any pre-glued joints or pre-covered surfaces. The requirement found in VASO’s Construction Policy for kits to be substantially modified is not applied in this event.