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bands so they are tight enough to hold the wing (Photo 6). You may use adhesive instead of rubber bands. 10. After entire glider is built, word process step-by-step instructions describing how you built the glider in outline format. Explain each step in enough detail that by follow- instructor, make three attempts to test the glider and measure the distance it flies. Lift, drag, and overall performance of the glider should be analyzed. References Allen, J., & Bruce, J. (1970). The future of aeronautics. London: Hutchinson. Bellis, M. (2006). The history of the jet engine. Retrieved February 20, 2007, from http:// inventors.about.com/library/inventors/ bljetengine.htm Blakey, M. (2003). Leading the way into the next century of flight. Vital Speeches of the Day, 69 (7), 202-206. Brennan, B. (2006). How things fly: Activities for teaching flight. Retrieved March 25, 2007, from National Air and Space Museum, Smithsonian Institution, http://www. smithsonianeducation.org/educators/ lesson_plans/how_things_fly/ Brown, A. (2004). Bird’s-eye view of future flight. The Futurist, 38 (5), 2. Photo 4 Photo 5 frame with materials provided by the instructor. Typical materials include wax paper or tissue paper. Feel free to add any decorative designs to the wing covering material. (See Photos 4 and 5.) 9. Attach the wing to the body of the glider by twisting the rubber ing the steps someone else could assemble an exact replica of the plane. 11. Print the detailed instructions and submit them along with the design and finished glider to your instructor. 12. With the supervision of the Assessment Sheet Student Name: Date: Photo 6 Carter, P. (2003). The future of flight. Retrieved January 28, 2007, from http:// www.primidi.com/2003/12/14.html Edi, P., & Fielding, J. (2006). Civil-transport wing design concept exploiting new technologies. Journal of Aircraft, 43 (4), 932-940. Hutchinson, H. (2006). Jets go light indeed. Mechanical Engineering, 128 (8), 10. Jennings, T. (1995). Planes, gliders, helicopters, and other flying machines. New York: Larousse Kingfisher Books. Jakab, P. (1990). Visions of a flying machine: The Wright brothers and the process of invention. Washington, DC: Smithsonian Institution Press. Kroo, I. (2006). Future technology and aircraft types. Retrieved January 28, 2007, from http://adg.stanford.edu/aa241/intro/ futureac.html Lee, H. (1999). Reshaping the future of flight. Professional Engineering, 12 (19), 20. Marsh, A. (2000). Your future general aviation airplane. Retrieved January 28, 2007, from http://www.aopa.org/pilot/features/ future0001.html Murphy, E. (2006). Silent aircraft creeps closer to reality. Retrieved January 28, 2007, from http://silentaircraft.org/news/article/ default.aspx?objid=1602. Smith, H.C. (1992). Illustrated guide to aerodynamics (2nd ed.). Blue Ridge Summit, PA: TAB Books. Thomson, E. (2006). Tomorrow in brief. The Futurist, 40 (1). 2. Ward, M. (2001). The future of flight. Retrieved January 28, 2007, from http://news.bbc. co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/1368674.stm Watson, T. (2005). Foam is the biggest obstacle to next shuttle flight. USA Today, 3a. Wings of the future take flight. (2002). Professional Engineering, 15 (13),11. 0 1 2 3 Good 4 Excellent Not Below Average Included Average Written step-by-step instructions are accurate, detailed, and easy to follow. Wing design is based on an example from one of the Web sites included with the project. Tail frame design is based on an example on one of the Web sites included with the project. Plan for glider design includes a neat top and side view, materials list, and dimensions. The glider matches the design plan drawing and is built neatly and precisely. The glider was capable of flying at least 10' after three attempts. Column Total All Column Total Points Added: (24 points possible) Instructor Assessment Comments (including lift, drag, and overall glider performance) www.techdirections.com TRANSPORTATION 19 http://inventors.about.com/library/inventors/bljetengine.htm http://inventors.about.com/library/inventors/bljetengine.htm http://inventors.about.com/library/inventors/bljetengine.htm http://www.smithsonianeducation.org/educators/lesson_plans/how_things_fly/ http://www.smithsonianeducation.org/educators/lesson_plans/how_things_fly/ http://www.smithsonianeducation.org/educators/lesson_plans/how_things_fly/ http://www.primidi.com/2003/12/14.html http://www.primidi.com/2003/12/14.html http://adg.stanford.edu/aa241/intro/futureac.html http://adg.stanford.edu/aa241/intro/futureac.html http://www.aopa.org/pilot/features/future0001.html http://www.aopa.org/pilot/features/future0001.html http://silentaircraft.org/news/article/default.aspx?objid=1602 http://silentaircraft.org/news/article/default.aspx?objid=1602 http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/1368674.stm http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/1368674.stm http://www.techdirections.com

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