AIR GLIDERS
Introduction: In this project, you will learn about the process by which projects are proposed, authorized, and proceed. You will design an original glider that sustains flight for the longest possible distance. This design challenge has requirements including time to complete an original design. Use the skills, knowledge, and understanding you have about how flight is possible. See how far you can design your glider to go!
1. Sustain flight over the longest possible distance in a straight line.
2. Be of original design by teams of no more than three developers.
3. Utilize standard AERY software format for design development and output.
4. Utilize construction materials specified by your teacher e.g. Balsa wood and adhesives.
5. Have decorations that are creative and attractive.
6. Be durable enough to survive normal launch, flight and landing conditions with little or no harm to its structure.
7. Be able to be launched by catapult of a design specified by your teacher.
1. Sustain flight over the longest possible distance in a straight line.
2. Be of original design by teams of no more than three developers.
3. Utilize standard AERY software format for design development and output.
4. Utilize construction materials specified by your teacher e.g. Balsa wood and adhesives.
5. Have decorations that are creative and attractive.
6. Be durable enough to survive normal launch, flight and landing conditions with little or no harm to its structure.
7. Be able to be launched by catapult of a design specified by your teacher.
CHALLENGE #1
CHALLENGE #2
AERY DATA
Main Data
Wing Data
Stabilizer Data
Vertical Tail Data
Wind Tunnel Results
Benefits Of Computer Based Models: The benefits of a computer based model is that it can automatically calculate the estimated stall time velocity and angle without you having to do any of the measurements. Also, the AERY software allows for your design to be automatically changed along with the measurements you adjust to it which is a major benefit of the software which allows for easier use.
Glider Construction: To make a glider into an actual model you have to make sure you accurately and carefully place the pieces of the glider together. If you don't take your time assembling your pieces your plane won't perform at its maximum performance.
IPT
IDW
Flight Data
Glider
Conclusion
1. Was the glider as stable as you expected? Why or why not might this be so?
It was not as stable as I expected. This could have been due to design flaws, the way I glued the parts together, or the amount of weight that was on the plane when it took flight.
2. What techniques did you use to “trim” the glider for straight and gently descending flight?
I added weight to it use binder clips and clay.
3. How many test flights were required to get the glider trimmed for long distance, straight-line flight? Was this expected? Why or why not?
It took 7 test flights for it to go a good distance. This was expected because I was trying to test how much weight to put on and where to put it.
1. Was the glider as stable as you expected? Why or why not might this be so?
It was not as stable as I expected. This could have been due to design flaws, the way I glued the parts together, or the amount of weight that was on the plane when it took flight.
2. What techniques did you use to “trim” the glider for straight and gently descending flight?
I added weight to it use binder clips and clay.
3. How many test flights were required to get the glider trimmed for long distance, straight-line flight? Was this expected? Why or why not?
It took 7 test flights for it to go a good distance. This was expected because I was trying to test how much weight to put on and where to put it.