In part 2 of the project, during Modules 6 and 7, you will build and flight test models of each of your chosen glider designs. Your testing results will be submitted for grading by the instructor by the end of Module 7.
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Utilize the scientific method to build and flight test each of your glider designs, following the instructions outlined in the instructions document and completing the design and testing worksheet.
The Science of Flight
Paper Airplane Project Glider Design Testing Worksheet
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Description of Testing Site
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Distance Design Testing
Name of Distance Design
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Hypothesis for Distance Design
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Thrust Method for Distance Design (be specific!)
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Data and Calculations for Distance Design
Distance Design Wing Loading
(enter values to the nearest tenth in the indicated units of measurement)
| Total
Glider Mass (g) |
WingArea
(cm2) |
Wing Loading
(g/cm2) |
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Explanation of the method used for calculating wing area
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Distance Design Glide Distance
Measure the straight line distance from take-off point to landing point (point where the glider strikes the ground). Enter values to the nearest tenth (one decimal place) of a meter.
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4 |
Trial 5 | Average Distance
(meters) |
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Observations
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Sources of Variability, Uncertainty and Error
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Results and Conclusions
Include which plane performed best, i.e., the one with the best average distance achieved in the testing, and a summary of the specific design features and external factors that likely influenced the performance of the test planes.
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Flight Duration Design Testing
Name of Flight Duration Design
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Hypothesis for Flight Duration Design
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Thrust Method for Flight Duration Design (be specific!)
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[NOTE: The three items above were completed in part 1 of the project]
Data and Calculations for Flight Duration Design
Duration Design Wing Loading
(enter values to the nearest tenth in the indicated units of measurement)
| Total
Glider Mass (g) |
Total Wing
Area (cm2) |
Wing Loading
(g/cm2) |
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Explanation of the method used for calculating wing area
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Duration Design Flight Time
Start the timer when the glider is released, and stop the timer when the glider hits the ground. Enter flight times to the nearest whole second. Calculate the average flight times to the nearest tenth of a second.
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4 |
Trial 5 | Average Flight Time (seconds) |
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Observations
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Sources of Variability, Uncertainty and Error
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Results and Conclusions
Include which plane performed best, i.e., the one with the best average flight time achieved in the testing, and a summary of the specific design features and external factors that likely influenced the performance of the test planes.
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Graphs and Images
Test Glider vs. Average Distance Graph for Distance Design (insert graph HERE)
Test Glider vs. Average Flight Time Graph for Duration Design (insert graph HERE)
Insert Photos or Videos of Design Build and Testing HERE
