Here is one of my favorite money draining, time consuming hobby converted to a friendly competition. .The "action figure" has to be selected and launched by any means with the goal of staying aloft for the longest time. Let the hijynx begin

The Pilot Pool
(Action Figure Choices for Launch)

Contest Goals

Contest 1 - Longest time aloft
Contest 2 - Funniest misfired launch

Rules and Restrictions

1. No balloon style devices(common sense clause)

2. Devices must be self functioning after initial launch(ex. no radio controlled devices)

3. The device may not be tethered to anything once it has been launched.

4. The device must be primarily designed by the contestant whom can enlist outside advice and/or steal from the internet

5. There must be a way to track your device otherwise one timer will stopped at the point visibility is lost and used unless visibility is regained.(contestants may be given a vote to declare a winner if this rule is necessary)

6. No modifications to action figure allowed – common sense clause

7. Accessories do NOT have to accompany action figure

8. Survival and recovery of action figure is not required


Straight to the Videos!

The Aerial Shot of the Launch Site

Brett's exploding cluster rocket

Nick's MultiStage Crash

Jonathan's Gas UFO Crash