Hovercraft

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

Division(s)	Regional Location	Impound	Eye Protection	Rules Location
BC	All	Yes	Type B	National Rulebook

Clarifications

Mar 4, 2026

HC

2

Section 3.f: Electrical components shall be limited to batteries, wires, manually-operated (directly operated by hand) switches, resistors, potentiometers, capacitors, and up to two motors (including brushless motors)...

Sep 2, 2025

HC

1

Section 2.e: Participants must be able to answer questions on design, construction, and operation of the device per the ~~Building Policy found on www.soinc.org~~ VASO Construction Policy found at virginiaso.org/policies.