Helicopter
2026 season
Type: Build
Divisions: B, C
Participants: Up to 2
Approx. Time: 50 minutes
Allowed Resources: Device and tools as permitted; eye protection per rules; impound likely. No external notes unless specified. Verify current‑year rules.
Rubber-powered indoor helicopter flight duration event.
- Rotor geometry; pitch; mass distribution
- Rubber motors; winding; torque curves
- Trim, launch techniques, and ceiling effects
Allowed materials: Eye protection as required; follow size/mass specs and impound rules.
Official references
Sample notesheet
Download a printable, rule-compliant sample notesheet. Customize with your notes.
Study roadmap
- Build multiple rotor sets; test and record flight logs
- Tune rubber and winding strategy
- Practice in venues with comparable heights