The "Tomahawk Challenge" is to build an Estes D-Region Tomahawk kit (#2037) and modify it any way you want while still keeping the original length and shape using the original plastic fins, plastic molded booster and forward sections and fly it to the highest altitude. The Tomahawk will accept up to a 38mm motor mount. The altitudes need to be reported the day of the launch or confirmed by another club member if the rocket is later recovered and still has the altitude data available. Commercially available altitmeters are the only altitude measurement accepted, no home built ones due to the calibration required for accurate altitude data. The prize for this contest is still being determined but will either be a trophy, rocket kit, or a one year ARS membership and will be handed out at the meeting following the end of the contest. I have listed all participants that want to participate in this contest. If you want to participate I can provide the first kit to any participant for $20 or you can purchase one from a local Hobby Lobby. Hobby Lobby regularly offers a 40% off coupon which will bring this kit down to around $22.00. The kit retails for $35.99.

Contest 2 - Maximum Altitude Challenge (2009)

The "Maximum Altitude Challenge" is to fly any rocket to the highest altiude within the waiver. For the Rio Rancho launch site the waiver is for 15K feet. The prize for this will probably be a trophy or plaque and will be handed out at the January club meeting.

Contest 3 - Wackiest Rocket Challenge

The "Wackiest Rocket Challenge" is to come up with and fly the most unique or wacky rocket. This contest is completely subjective and will be voted on at the end of the year by the club members. I will post photos of the entries on the web site so that everyone can determine the "wackiest" one. Things that I have seen flown in the past include a porta potty, a cactus, a carrot, a triangular Fed-Ex box, a pencil, a spool, and a crooked rocket. Here is your chance to show off your creative side. The rockets can be any size and motor range.