Does the Design of a Glider Wing Affect the Distance of Flight?

Overview

Objectives/Goals The objective in this experiment was to build two types of gliders; one with a dihedral wing design and one with a straight wing design, similarly launch them and determine which one flew farther. Methods/Materials The method in this experiment was to construct both a dihedral and straight winged glider and launch them and measure the distance of flight. The materials used to accomplish this were: various lengths and widths and thicknesses of balsa wood, wood glue, sand paper, modeling clay, tape measure or measuring wheel, Exact-o-knife, paper and pencil to record data. Results The results of this experiment were that the straight winged designed glider flew further since it flew in a straight path unlike the dihedral angled glider, which would veer off in various directions. Conclusions/Discussion The conclusion was that the dihedral angled glider would not fly as far as the straight angled glider, therefore our hypothesis was incorrect.

Awards (1)

• Honorable Mention

Competition history

• CSEF 2014 Aerodynamics/ Hydrodynamics (Junior Division Only) · Entry J0120

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