Week 4, September 5th - 8th
Torsion Powered Airplane
Day 1
The activity was introduced, and we talked about how aviation has improved our lifestyles, and about the variety of jobs available in aviation. We then watched a video about how airplanes fly. Next, airplane kits were distributed, and we did inventory to make sure everyone had what they needed to build an airplane.
If you were absent you are welcome to come before or after school to watch the video. It's likely you'll be able to get caught up on your airplane in class. If not, you are welcome to come before or after school to work on your airplane.
Day 2
We built the main wing of the airplane.
Day 3
We installed winglets (for stability) on the main wing. We also installed the wing seat, and made and installed the vertical stabilizer.
Day 4
We trimmed the vertical stabilizer to the correct size and shape. In addition we made and installed the motor hook and horizontal stabilizer, then trimmed the horizontal stabilizer to it's correct size and shape. We also trimmed the tissue along the trailing edge of the main wing.
Day 1
The activity was introduced, and we talked about how aviation has improved our lifestyles, and about the variety of jobs available in aviation. We then watched a video about how airplanes fly. Next, airplane kits were distributed, and we did inventory to make sure everyone had what they needed to build an airplane.
If you were absent you are welcome to come before or after school to watch the video. It's likely you'll be able to get caught up on your airplane in class. If not, you are welcome to come before or after school to work on your airplane.
Day 2
We built the main wing of the airplane.
Day 3
We installed winglets (for stability) on the main wing. We also installed the wing seat, and made and installed the vertical stabilizer.
Day 4
We trimmed the vertical stabilizer to the correct size and shape. In addition we made and installed the motor hook and horizontal stabilizer, then trimmed the horizontal stabilizer to it's correct size and shape. We also trimmed the tissue along the trailing edge of the main wing.