We are pleased to do a pre-announcement of our 2009 EMRR Challenge with a theme of “The next STAGE to take in rocketry”. That’s right staging focus.
What you will find about this challenge:
- Many more prizes from EMRR-ware as you move up the levels. Right now Gold Prize is not finalized. I’m working on this. Special thanks to Semroc for the Silver Prize and Squirrel Works for the Bronze prize.
- You will quickly see is that it will be significantly easier to get to Green (as few as 2 rockets) and even Bronze (as few as 3 rockets). To get to Silver (as few as 4 rockets), you'll have to do extra points, have many more flights, or do the big challenge (Design this Spaceship). For Gold (is basically 5 rockets).
- We have kept the milestone bonuses in place which helps you but encourage participation and not procrastination. It helps me avoid getting slammed with entries.
- The HIT LIST is generated by YOU… so pick something from your pile that you plan on building and that also does not have a review on EMRR. How easy can that be?
- Are you in into Mid or High Power, then there is a Staging bonus for using only composites.
- Are you out flying a lot during the year? Then you will be 1 point for every 10 flights (maximum 4 points) for recording those flight logs… but be aware: at least 1 in 10 must have a photo attached to it.
At the same time, we are pre-announcing the 2009 Design this Spaceship contest with the theme of “Future of Space Travel”.
What you will notice about this contest:
- Designs are better suited to the wide-variety of skill and available supplies that most rocketeers have.
- There are no real “pull-away” designs.
- Up to 15 bonus points are available for staging and looks of the booster you use
Prizes and a sponsor are coming….
We hope you like what you see ahead of you… and look-forward to your participation.
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