The concept of Gravity Powered Air Derbies grew from a desire to encourage the learning of STEM (Science Technology Education and Math) principles. The air derbies are patterned after Pine Wood Derbies, but with bouncing rockets rather than wooden cars.

Adding Art to the mix; the acronym STEM becomes STEAM.

Wizards display their creations and compare notes at GravityWizards.com

• The Creative Art Wizard wins based on artistic impression.
• The Lucky Bounce Wizard wins based on total distance traveled.
• The Skillful Flight Wizard wins based on maximum flight distance achieved.

Launcher 2.0 is designed to launch 4 rockets at the same time. A video of a proof-of-concept prototype launcher is linked at GPADA.org.

Also linked is a Derby Basics video about Pine Wood Derbies from a kid’s perspective.

Derby competitions at increased elevation.™ 🚀