Day 14: A Contest

Today we had a contest to determine who could launch a balloon the farthest.

Distance to rail: 19.1 m

Test 1

• Balloon Weight: 164
  
• Balloon Name: Gracie
  
• Balloon Launcher: Rick
  
• CW Prop Angle: 160
• Distance from Building: 4.64 m
  
• Total Distance: 23.74 m
  

Test 2

• Balloon Weight: 167
  
• Balloon Name: Monti
  
• Balloon Launcher: Rosa
  
• CW Prop Angle: 180
  
• Distance from Building: 6.15 m
  
• Total Distance: 25.25 m

Test 3

• Tennis Ball Weight: 56 g
  
• Tennis Ball Name: Wilson
  
• Balloon Launcher: Adam
  
• CW Prop Angle: 180
  
• Distance from Building: 9.3 m
  
• Total Distance: 28.4 m

Winner in the Balloon Category: Rosa
Winner Overall Today: Adam

No one beat Rosa's All Time Record of 36.9 m


Planned Future Modifications:

• Change the pouch.
• Modify overall slinging apparatus.
  
• Build a second trebuchet with metal throwing arm.