Sonic Boom
Rockets
How It Works
Random Facts
Launch
Oddball Questions
Silly Nilly
100
When a plane flies faster than the speed of sound, it causes a loud noise called:
sonic boom
100
To earn this badge, what is the number of times that a cadet must launch and catch their own rocket?
2
100
How do you ignite a rocket?
Igniters, wires, battery, launch controller
100
Define the word "Integrity."
Doing the right thing even when no one is looking
100
What do you call the item in the photo?
Launch pad
100
What does SASI stand for?
Senior Aerospace Science Instructor
100
To get this question correct, follow these steps:
1. All the cadets in your team must stand up
2. All the cadets in your team must say "sonic boom."
The game show host will determine if your team followed the directions.
200
Look at this photo. What describes the position of the wings? HINT: Starts with "S" 
Swept wings
200
TRUE OR FALSE, on a windy day, a rocket can get stuck in the tree tops
TRUE
200
What is the very top of the rocket called? It is painted red in this photo
Nosecone
200
What do you call the seat that the pilot is sitting in?
Ejection Seat
200
Why do you need electrical wires to launch a rocket?
To ignite the motor
200
What does OCP stand for
Operational Camouflage Uniform
200
To get this question correct, follow these steps:
1. All the cadets in your group must stand up.
2. All the cadets must put their arms in a "swept wing formation" as shown in the photo.
The game show host will decide if your team has followed the directions.
300
What is SLOWER the speed of light or the speed of sound?
Speed of sound
300
What parts of a rocket are shown in the photo?
Fins
300
What does the wadding do in a model rocket?
Protects the parachute from melting
300
What are the "strings" that are tied to a parachute?
Shrouds
300
What do you call the item in the photo? 
Igniters
300
What does "LG" stand for
Logistic group Logistics room
300
To get this question correct, follow the directions.
1. All the cadets in your team must stand up.
2. All the cadets in your team must put a finger on an F111 jet.
The game show host will determine if your team followed the directions.
400
What happens when you drag the paper over the string?
It makes a noise
400
Why would it be a bad idea to put your finger under the engine of a rocket and ignite it?
Burn, flame
400
The school logo has a jet plane / bomber 
on it. What is its model number?
F111
400
What do you call the item in the photo?
Sidewinder missile or rocket or air to air missle
400
A cadet is going to launch a rocket. Before pressing the launch button, she begins the process and counts 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1.
What do you call this process?
Count down
400
What do you call this uniform item worn with the female class A or B 
Tie tab
400
To get this question correct, follow these directions
1. All the cadets in your group must stand up.
2. All the cadets in your group must recite the Air Force JROTC Creed.
The game show host will decide if your group followed the directions.
500
What gets reduced as a result of the front of this plane looking pointy?
Shock wave
500
This could burn and melt if you don't put the wadding into the rocket body.
Parachute
500
Look closely at this photo. Notice that a part is circled. Why did you need this part on a model rocket?
Attach to the launch rod
500
Look closely at this photo. You will notice bomb-shaped parts under each wing. What do you call them?
gas tanks fuel tanks
500
What was the name of the rocket that most cadets built? Hint: It starts with the letter "A"
ALPHA
500
What person sends Colonel Tommasi candy?
His mother.
500
What is unusual
about this photo?
Six toes
600
Look at this photo. Lines are coming off the nosecone, wings, and other edges.
What do you call these lines?
Shock waves
600
What do you call these parts of a model rocket?
Body tubes. Rocket tubes. Body. Tubes
600
What did we use this device for? HINT: Rocketheads
Measure height elevation
600
What do you call the part of a plane to load the cargo?
cargo ramp. Loading ramp
600
When a rocket is launched, what comes out of the engine?
Flame -- power
600
Why is our unit referred to as NJ-20173
We were the third unit established in 2017 within the state of NJ
600
To get this question correct, follow these steps:
1. Choose one person from your group
2. The chosen person must pretend that they are a rocket that has successfully launched into the sky.
The game show host will determine if the steps were followed.
700
Why would a sonic boom be a problem if it happened over SWMHS?
It would make a loud noise. Disturb students.
700
What would happen if the fins fell off a rocket?
It would crash or tumble
700
What do you call the glass dome under which a pilot sits?
Canopy
700
Look behind our ASI's desk. What do you call the blue flags?
Guide ons
700
What is a launch pad
It supports the rocket before launch
700
How many stripes are on an American flag?
13
700
Why are clouds white?
Water vapor
800
Why don't commerical jets that take people on vacation
make sonic booms?
They don't go faster than the speed of sound
800
The team spokesperson must complete this step.
Rockets have several parts. One part is called a shock cord. Look around the classroom and find a shock cord. HINT: Windows
The game show host will determine if the team selected the correct part
800
Why does this parachute have a hole in it?
Descends straighter. Less affected by wind.
800
What do you call the heart-shaped part on top of a flag pole?
Finial
800
Why would we need a safety officer when launching rockets?
To make sure no one gets hit by the rocket.
800
What are the six branches of the armed forces?
Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Space Force, and Coast Guard
800
To earn points for this question, everyone on your team must twirl around on their toes three times.
The game show host will determine if the team scores points.