The Kansas Organization for Spacemodeling is proud to present
The Kansas Rocket Aero Modeler's Open (KRAMO) 45
June 7st (or June 8nd) in Hutchinson, KS
KRAMO will be a NAR sanctioned, National Rocketry Competition (NRC) event. Any of this year's NRC events may be flown and the results of those flights will be submitted to the National Scoreboard. See National Rocketry Competition for more information.
The KRAMO contest this year will consist of mostly fun non-sactioned events, but sactioned NRC events can be flown as well. Awards will be presented for each KRAMO event as well as an overall meet champion award.
KRAMO 45 is planned as a one day only event. It is planned for Saturday, June 7st, 2025. However, if the weather does not appear to be good that day, the event could be moved to the following day, Sunday, June 8th. Watch the web site or Facebook for any scheduling changes.
Sport flying of Class 1 rockets that can reasonably be recovered in the launch area will also be allowed throughout the event.
KRAMO 45 Competitive Events
Open Spot Landing - Fly any rocket with any recovery device and try to land closest to a predetermined spot.
Alpha A Parachute Duration - Using an Estes Alpha rocket and any parachute, with an A motor. Longest duration from take-off to landing wins. Two attempts with total score being the total of both flights.
Alpha B Streamer Duration - Using an Estes Alpha rocket and any streamer, with a B motor. Longest duration from take-off to landing wins. Two attempts with total score being the total of both flights.
1/2A Boost Glider Duration - Using any boost glider rocket, with a 1/2A motor. Longest duration from take-off to landing wins. Two attempts with total score being the total of both flights.
Green Egg C11 Egg Loft Duration - Using a stock Estes Green Egg rocket, including the stock parachute and a C11 motor. Flight must carry a raw egg and the egg must survive the flight. Longest duration from take-off to landing wins. Two attempts are allowed with the total score being the duration of the best attempt.
Special Event Details
- This year two events feature the classic Estes Alpha rocket. Any version of the Alpha may be used. The rocket may not be customized in any way other than the specific parachute and streamer used in the event. Painting the rocket is optional.
- The egg loft event this year requires the use of pthe Estes Green Egg kit. This rocket must be built to stock specifications and must use the stock or equivalent parachute. Painting the rocket is optional. This event must also be flown with an Estes C11 motor. The specific C11 motor is up to the flyer.
- Eggs will be provided for the C11 Green Egg egg loft event.
- Days and Times:
- Saturday, June 7, 10:00am - 5:00pm
- Alternate: Sunday, June 8, 10:00am - 5:00pm
- Location:
- Kansas State Fair Grounds Parking Lot — Hutchinson KS
- See Launch Site Information for maps and directions
- Entrance Fees:
- Sport Flying: Free
- Competative Flying: $7.00 ($14.00 for a Team)
- Spectators: Free