Welcome to UKAYRoC
The United Kingdom Aerospace Youth Rocketry Challenge (UKAYRoC).
“Encouraging school children to enter the world of aerospace, engineering and science”
UKAYRoC is the largest model rocket showcase in the UK with the top prize of competing in the International Fly-Off against the American, French and Japanese winning teams at the Farnborough International Air show 2012 and an all expenses trip to NASA in Houston, TX USA.
Think you’re up for the challenge?
New Launch Dates Added to the Calendar
Black Knights Model Rocket Club have kindly offered their launch site for the use of test launching and performing qualification flights for UKAYRoC teams. The club is based in the West Midlands and is UKRA affiliated. If you wish to attend please notify the club chairman Mr David Beeton. The club also runs workshops on model rocketry which you may find useful. For further details on Black Knights and Dave’s contact details please visit www.blackknights.org.uk.
Registration Deadline Extension
The deadline for registration closure has been extended until January 13 2012. If you are having difficulty in completing the registration forms please contact the helpdesk.
Registration Deadline
This is just a quick reminder that registration closes on the December 16 2011. If you are struggling with the registration process or have any questions then please contact the Helpdesk ASAP.
Elvington Airfield Launch Days 2012
We have organised three launch days at Elvington airfield. These are on the 14, 21 and 28 March 2012 from 10:00 till 16:00 each day. These days are a great opportunity to test your designs in a safe environment and also attempt your qualification flights if you feel brave enough. If you are interested please let the Helpdesk know.
Materials and Motors Available from the Helpdesk
Materials and motors are available from the Helpdesk. We have a wide assortment of tubes, nose cones and anything else required for constructing your winning designs. We also have an assortment of rocket motors available for order. For further information please contact the Helpdesk.
UKAYRoC 2012 Challenge IS Open
The UKAYRoC 2012 Challenge IS open for registration! The Challenge for 2012 is to launch two raw hen’s eggs to a height of exactly 800ft in a rocket weighing no more than 650 grams, and return the eggs safely to ground within 43-47 seconds.
For further information on the rules and to download the application pack please visit the Forms and Docs section.
The winners prize for 2012 is to compete in the International Fly-Off against the American, French and Japanese winning teams at the Farnborough International Air show 2012 and an all expenses trip to NASA in Houston, TX USA.
