WINNERS:We had our first 'throw off' today. Congratulations to Logan and Shayden. Your plane could just about make it all the way to Auckland.
It was just a test though. They are your first prototypes. Next we'll do some experiments to change one variable at time to see how it affects the flight of your planes.
Variables we came up with in our discussion today were:
- Nose Shape
- Folds
- Wing shape
- Tail shape
- Weight
- Proportion of wings to body size
- Symmetry
- Wingspan
- Weight distribution
We decided that we would only allow an A4 sheet of paper to be used; with no other items such as staples or tape. We also agree that while it would be good to hold the competition inside, our hall might not be long enough. So we've decided we'll hold it outside, even if it is windy.
Good luck pilots and aeroplane engineers.
BREAKING NEWS!!!
Winners of the great 'Fly-Off':
1st (S500 prize):Tim and Taylor
2nd (S300): Nancy, Blake, Matt
3rd = (S100): Lydia and Kate
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It sounds cool, I can't wait to get started
It sounds like good fun, I can't wait to see who will win. The only setback is that I think everybody should only use one type of paper, like computer paper. But it's up to you.
Good point Lizzy. We'll talk about this on Monday. It's not up to me, you guys can decide what's fair.
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