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Div BSeason 2027

Hovercraft

2027 topic: Air-cushion vehicle design

Design and operate a hovercraft that meets dimensional rules and completes scored tasks.

Technology & Engineering

What this event is about

Build an air-cushion vehicle and run it through timed/accuracy tasks defined in the rules.

Study plan

  1. Lock the rules for skirt, fans, power, and dimensions first.
  2. Prototype lift vs thrust separately, then combine.
  3. Practice smooth starts/stops on the competition surface type.
  4. Bring spare batteries and a repair kit.

Tips

Weight distribution and skirt sealing usually beat raw fan power.

Resources

Start with the official SOINC page and Scioly wiki, then use the topic links for deeper study. Practice tests live on the Scioly Test Exchange.

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