Event E-06

Glide Masters

Design, build and launch your own glider for the longest stable, controlled flight.

Time

9:00 am to 12:00 pm

Duration

3 h

Venue

Government College of Technology, Coimbatore

Team size

2

Entry fee

₹150

Prize pool

₹2,250

Seats left

Open

Rules

1. 1Each team must build its own glider.
2. 2The glider must comply with the dimensions and material restrictions announced by the organisers.
3. 3Only permitted materials may be used.
4. 4Pre-built commercial gliders are not permitted.
5. 5The glider must pass safety inspection before launch.
6. 6Adjustments may be made only within the permitted preparation period.
7. 7Only the designated launch area may be used.
8. 8Participants must follow the official launch procedure.
9. 9Material allowed: thermocol, foam board/Depron, cardboard, wood.
10. 10Glider specification: wingspan max 600 mm; length max 450 mm; weight max 200 g.
11. 11Judging: each team will be given two attempts; range performance (maximum valid horizontal distance wins -- only stable, controlled flights are counted; a stall, dive, loop or crash is disqualified). The final score will be calculated based on the straight displacement, deviation and time of flight.