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.