Uploaded December 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago

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Join Karen Emmons, Deputy Rule Chair and National Event Supervisor, as she shares her thoughts about Hovercraft. In this session, Mrs. Emmons will walk you through the event, share advice about building a successful hovercraft, and provide some tips on your event strategy. This webinar was recorded on Dec 10, 2025.

Timestamps:
00:00 - Start
02:03 - Introduction
02:52 - Hovercraft Overview - Scoring, Impound, Number of Runs, Bonus, Making a Track,
13:53 - Questions
21:00 - Construction - Safety parameters, Allowed Electric Components, Batteries, Power Budget, Static Pressure
37:00 - Questions
48:30 - Skirts & Mesh
54:22 - Variable Speed & Propeller
01:03:08 - Execution Tips
1:04:21 - Questions
01:19:00 - End

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