Expert: Rajeevlochanam B A - 11/13/2007

Question
I have to do an experiment on aerospace or aerodynamics??any ideas im in 10th grade and could really use some help.thanks a ton

Answer
hi Mark,

Try the simple project given below;

THE WRIGHT BROTHERS' GLIDER:

A simple glider can be made out of any light weight wood or balsa wood.  You will need a thin sheet of balsa wood plank (or thin ply wood), wooden toothpicks, scissors, and white glue. The following are the directions for the construction of the glider:

Cut out two wings of balsa wood. The wings of the glider are 7 inches from tip to tip and 1 inch from front to rear. The body piece is 4 x 3/4 inches. The elevator is 2 1/4 x 7/16 inches. One rudder piece is 1 1/4 x 1/2 inches and the other rudder piece is 3/4 x 1/2 inches.
Push toothpicks, lengthwise, through the center of each rudder. Glue each rudder upright at one end of the body; one to the right edge and the other to the left. Next glue on the rudder top.

Dip 18 toothpicks in glue and lay the second wing carefully on them using the dots as guides. Press together carefully. Cut a toothpick in half. Glue one piece each to two middle toothpicks to look like propellers. Set all of this aside to dry.

Assemble the elevator by dipping five of the one-half toothpick ends in the glue. Place the toothpicks upright on the dots. Dab glue on the tops and place the second elevator on them. Press together carefully.

Glue the wings to the center of the body.
Glue the elevator to the other end of the body.
Tape a dime to the bottom, between the wings and the elevator.

Wait for the glue to dry. Tape a weight under the nose just below the elevators

it is ready for takeoff; wish U happy flying;

bye