Miscellaneous Events
None of these events fit into the altitude, duration, and craftsmanship event categories, and are here classified as "miscellaneous events." This page offers a short description of the NAR miscellaneous events.
Land your model closest to the spot chosen by the Contest Director. The spot is the same for everyone. Any motor is allowed. This event can be held in three sub-classes: Parachute, Streamer, or Open (any recovery system allowed).
Two rockets are launched simultaneously through a single switch. The judges award points for the model that achieves first motion, achieves the lowest altitude, and lands last. The winner of each "heat" goes on to fly subsequent heats until an overall winner is determined.
A combination of Boost/Glider Duration, Set Duration, and Spot Landing. The object is to fly a Radio-Controlled Boost/Glider as close as possible to a target duration set by the Contest Director, while landing it as near as possible to a spot determined by the Contest Director. Radio-controlled gliders have their own additional Safety Code.
Contestants prepare and present a written research or engineering project. Oral presentations are required of competitors being considered for the top four places.