LDRS 43 Altitude Contest – The Skippy Cup

1. TRA Contest and Records Committee LDRS 43 Altitude Contest: The Skippy Cup
2. Objective:
   To achieve the highest altitude during the LDRS 43 launch at Tripoli Central California (TCC)
   using a single-stage rocket powered by a commercial H motor.
3. Eligibility:
    Participants must be current TRA members in good standing and adhere to the Tripoli
   Unified Safety Code (TUSC).
    The qualifying flight must be completed before the conclusion of Saturday’s flying.
    A designated flight card must be obtained from Skippy (Gerald Meux) or a member of
   the Contest and Records Committee before the flight.
    Participants must inform Skippy (Gerald Meux) or a member of the Contest and Records
   Committee of their intended flight time to allow for witnessing the launch.
    For successfully flown and recovered flights, the altimeter data must be shown and
   downloaded to Skippy (Gerald Meux) or a member of the Contest and Records
   Committee for the entry to qualify.
4. Rocket Specifications:
    Minimum Tube Diameter: 4 inches (101.6 mm)
    Minimum Straight Tube Length: 8 inches (203.2 mm). Additional length is permitted via
   nose cone and/or boattail sections.
    Motor: A single commercial H motor is required. Cluster motors are prohibited.
    Rail Buttons: Fixed 1010 rail buttons are mandatory.
    Altimeter: A commercial altimeter capable of recording altitude data is required. The
   altimeter data will be the sole determinant of altitude.
5. Judging and Scoring:
    The winner will be determined by the highest recorded altitude, as verified by the
   participant’s altimeter data. The committee reserves the right to review and verify all
   altitude data.
    In the event of a tie, the winner will be the participant who launched their rocket first.
   Time will be determined by witness testimony and any available video/photographic
   evidence.
6. Prizes:
   Prizes will be awarded to the top-performing participants. Winners will be announced at the
   Saturday night banquet. Prizes include kits, motors, rocket supplies, and other fun things.
7. Safety:
8.  All participants must adhere to all safety regulations established by the TRA Contest and
9. Records Committee and TCC.
10.  Participants are solely responsible for the safe launch and recovery of their rockets.
11.  Failure to comply with safety regulations will result in immediate disqualification.
12. Disputes:
    Any disputes regarding the rules or the results of the competition will be resolved by the TRA
    Contest and Records Committee.
13. Amendments:
    The TRA Contest and Records Committee reserves the right to amend these rules at any time.
    Any changes will be communicated to participants promptly.
    Sponsors:
     Aerotech
     Fruity Chutes
     Loc Precision
     Featherweight
     Photos By Nadine
     Rocket Supplies
     Eggtimer
     Multitronix
     MJG Technologies
    

The Skippy Cup: A Brief History

The idea for this contest originated during LDRS 42 in Potter, NY in 2024. Recognizing the lack
of formal TRA contests, Gerald Meux (“Skippy”), along with other members, proposed this
competition. The name “Skippy Cup” is a playful reference to Gerald’s nickname, inspired by his
fondness for Skippy peanut butter. This contest marks a significant event for the TRA Contest
and Records Committee, reviving a tradition of friendly competition within the organization.
Remember the Bowling Ball loft competitions from the Mark and Robin’s days? Thank you to the
Contest and Records Committee, our sponsors, TCC for hosting LDRS, and all participants!

Skippy Cup