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Hovercraft

Hovercraft

Prior to the competition, participants will design, construct, and calibrate a self-propelled air-levitated vehicle to carry nickels down a track.

Division(s)
Regional Location
Impound
Eye Protection
Rules Location
BC
All
Yes
Type B
National Rulebook
Clarifications
Sep 11, 2026
HC
1

Section 3.g: Participants must be able to answer questions regarding the design, construction, and operation of the vehicle per the Building Policy found on www.soinc.org VASO Construction Policy found at virginiaso.org/policies.

Resources

VASO Event Checklists & Scoresheets


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xFrV-6y9uLU

Build a Hovercraft Track (or cobble together a quick practice one)



National Hovercraft Div B page 

National Hovercraft Div C page 

Student Resource Center (Scioly) 


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