Mar 07, 2020 science olympiad events at north lake college. Thing details thing files apps comments makes collections remixes. The new stans stuff catalog for 2020 is now available. A nextgen vtailed glider, the sabre follows in the footsteps of the monarch and stratos, but with more efficient aerodynamics, and easier post print adjustment. It contains thorough instructions, a sanding fixture, a twosided sanding bar and two simple launch. Elastic launched glider trimming a three part video part 1 the glide this video is the first in three parts showing the steps needed to trim a catapult or elastic launched glider often referred to as an elg. Elastic launched glider 34th michigan science olympiad state tournament april 30th, 2016 elastic launch glider will be held at the im west turf arena, pictured below.
Using modern design and construction techniques developed by stevens aeromodel, and. One way is to launch the plane with a high amount of tension to get the maximum speedheight. In reality not all of the elastic potential energy goes into the kinetic energy of the glider. Stretch the elastic the desired amount, and hold the system vertically.
The faster the glider goes the more lift the wings make. But, the wings and the body of the glider also produce drag, and they produce more drag the faster the glider flies. Boomilever circuit lab disease detectives dynamic planet. Aug 23, 2016 schematics for balsa wood glider woodworking plans blueprints download school projects to builddiy wood fired oven wood desk accessories plans woodwork projects junior cert 2015 school projects to. The object of this event is to design, build and test two elasticlaunched gliders designed for the highest time aloft.
Then, i carefully and slowly snapped the balsa to a. How to build an indoor catapultlaunch glider for science. We can then solve for the velocity of the glider and obtain. Elas%claunchglider1keyrules constructionmayuse2gliders,2launchhandles. Elastic launched glider trimming a three part video. However, in the 2019 season it returned as a division b event. Always flight trim glider to stall for first launched flights. Now this is called an elastic launched glider, meaning we are going to launch it with elastic. Elastic launch glider presenter tom sanders, national supervisor.
High flyers building a glider with everyday materials ecsite. How to make a glider airplane from foam picnic plates. This kit includes materials to build 4 gliders as well as thorough instructions, 2 sanding fixtures, a twosided sanding bar, an empty glue bottle to allow mixing model cement and acetone for carbon fiber attachment and precision tips for controlled application. The bungee system, also called a highstart, is a long length of elastic cord extended further by an even longer length of nonstretch cord anything up to 10x the length of elastic. Easiest way to make the glider turn is to use clay, applied on the wingtip in wich direction you want the glider to turn. It was a division c trial event at the 2012 national tournament and became a fullfledged division c event in 20 and 2014. Legal for 20192020 science olympiad elastic launched glider. The launch handles is elastic used in the launch handle is nonmetallic and is in contact with the glider throughout the launch, and remains on the launch handle.
Launch apparatus may be constructed by the competitors or acquired completely assembled. Pdf plans schematics for balsa wood glider download plans for. Hold the launcher in one hand and glider attached to the elastic loop in the other. Long looping flights and tight aerobatics are sure to delight all ages.
Elastic glider 20 3 not legal launch elastic glider 20 4 1. With the wings folded back, the glider shot into the air using a hand. A video that demonstrates how to build an indoor catapult launch glider is located at the end of this article. So elg 2019 plans an ama glider original article 022019. Designed to meet 2019 division b elg specifications. The information below should not be interpreted as an extension of the rules. Flying models freedom flight custom science olympiad models. Each glider must be labeled so the event supervisor can easily identify the team to which it belongs. Slightly offset glider horizontally away from launch handle less likely to hit it 4. The launch is best described as a arc upwards, where the glider rolls and turns as it slows down into glide. These gliders are tricky to make at first but once you get the hang of it, these are really fun to make and fly.
As a kid, i remember my dad talking about this seemingly magical balsa wood rocket glider. Elastic launched glider science olympiad student center wiki. Modeling clay, ballast, 6 grams introduction the scimon 20 catapult launch glider was inspired by the elegant simple simon glider designed by k. This simple model that could be useful for students participating in science olympiad. Basically, i cut the wings along the pattern and scored the lines with pencil. Dec 18, 2012 this balsa wood glider catapults up with wings folded back, wings pop open and it gently glides down. A video that demonstrates how to build an indoor catapult launchglider is located at the end of this article. Check it out to see stan buddenbohms latest offerings. Always add at least 10 % of the total wingspan to be the fuselage length. The elastic used in the launch apparatus must be nonmetallic and must be in contact with the glider throughout the launch. The launch handles is elastic in the handle is nonmetallic and is in contact with the glider throughout the launch, and remains on the launch handle. The correct flight path the glider takes is a ascend, left to right turn descend, and land. It then continued into the 2020 season this event is a build event consisting of two parts. Bungee launching rc gliders is completely different and can either be done on a gentle hillside or level ground.
The launch handles is glider is done time to launch. Take a wooden dowel rod and cut a notch about 12 centimeters from the top. The first step is to select the balsa wood for the wing five different launch controller plans. The object of this event is to design, build and test two elastic launched gliders designed for the highest time aloft. Balsawood glider california mesa the kisloon glider by balsa wood hand launch glider plans. This particular indoor catapult launch glider was originally designed for use in the 20 science olympiad challenge, but it makes a great glider for anyone. Mar 15, 2016 part 1 of 3 elastic launched glider trimmingh.
Dec 18, 2012 this is an extremely powerful catapult to launch a glider that weighs barely 1oz. Launch should be into the wind and transition directly downwind. I suggest practicelaunching something else before you move on to the glider. Aug 18, 2004 rc discuss launch and side arm launch gliders have been gaining popularity quite quickly over the past year. Protege 20192020 elastic launched glider build instructions. Elastic launched glider was a division b event for the 2015 and 2016 seasons. You can find free online copies of the current rules for download in the science. This event challenges students to build and test gliders that must be launched at floor level, ascend to a high point and then transition into a slow descending glide pattern. Sabre next generation hand rubber band launched glider by. Apr 16, 2015 elastic launched glider trimming part 3 duration. If elastic leaves the launcher, timing will end for wkdw aljkw i.
Designed to meet 2020 division b elg specifications. This particular indoor catapultlaunch glider was originally designed for use in the 20 science olympiad challenge, but it makes a great glider for anyone. Making these small models fly properly can be challenging because. View the 2019 science olympiad page for the elastic launched glider here. Sep 05, 2018 elastic launch glider this event is a build event consisting of two parts. Science olympiad elastic launched glider event youtube. Epsilon35s guide to elastic launched glider this is my. If the glider flies fast enough the wings will produce enough lift to keep it in the air. Elastic launched gliders are wooden airplanes specifically gliders that are launched by any standard rubber bands. Selection file type icon file name description size revision time user. There are multiple ways to launch an edf with a bungee. For this approach you usually take the planes weight and multiply it by some value 38 or higher to figure out what the pull on the bungee should be. There is internal friction within the spring and you can see that the spring has a little vibration when the glider flies off. With the wings folded back, place the glider in the cchannel, and hook the launch notch in the bottom of the glider onto the catapult.
To construct an indoor catapultlaunch glider, you will need the following. The elastic used in the launch apparatus must be nonmetallic and must be in contact with the ille al glider tluvughoot the launch, apparatus may be constructed by the competitors or completely assembled. This kit includes materials to build up to 4 conventional gliders as well as instructions to experiment with optional canard configured design. Space shuttle glider, metric ruler, and calculator. Launch apparatuss, excluding elastic, must be less than 1 m long in any orientation at launch, and of a safe configuration. How to build an indoor catapultlaunch glider for science olympiad.
Center peak is 30 feet, slopes down towards the sides to approximately 25 feet. Take an elastic always store these in the freezer to allow the material to relax and tie it around. Elastic launch glider new hanover county homeschool science. Take an elastic always store these in the freezer to allow the material to relax and tie it around the dowel, making sure it sits inside the notch.
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