International hand launch glider festival documentary by paul naton duration. Elastic stretch length launch angle launch tilt elastic cross section flap stiffness. 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. An elastic band plane made out of paper and a few straws. The model is intended to fly indoors where the building height is about 30 to 40ft high. It contains thorough instructions, a sanding fixture, a twosided sanding bar and two simple launch handles with fai tan super sport rubber. How to make a balsa glider that flies 60 feet build and fly tutorial. The scimon 30 is 2020 science olympiad division b elastic launched glider rules legal. Educational materials physics educational materials mechanics learning activities. How to build an indoor catapult launch glider for science olympiad ama flight school see more. The elastic used in the launch apparatus must be nonmetallic and must be in contact with the glider throughout the launch. Designed to meet 2020 division b elg specifications. Elastic launched glider science olympiad student center.
We offer our original articles, some articles submitted by others, plans for numerous gliders, and much more. Science olympiad 2016 elastic launch glider b supervisors will record this information for each team and each team is encouraged to use this form as a pretournament checklist. The object of this event is to design, build and test two elastic launched gliders designed for the highest time aloft. It was a division c trial event at the 2012 national tournament and became a fullfledged division c event in 20 and 2014. Right click on the next page, click print, then select print to pdf or save to pdf. A great, simple paper plane that is also elastic powered. Elastic launch glider b science olympiad student center.
Hold the launcher in one hand and glider attached to the elastic loop in the other. Elastic launch glider this event is a build event consisting of two parts. D39c science olympiad elastic launched glider gliders. I am completely new to science olympiad so dont be like omg she is such a nerd. Science olympiad flying events chuck andraka coach, albuquerque area home schoolers. Protege legal for elastic launched glider 20192020. View the 2019 science olympiad page for the elastic launched glider here. Protege is a modern flapped glider which meets the specifications for 20192020 middle school division b science olympiad elastic launched glider competitions. The ultimate launcher for science olympiad elastic. If youre interested in science olympiad elastic launch gliders or just interested in starting to build and fly indoor catapult gliders, i highly recommend this kit. The correct flight path the glider takes is a ascend, left to right turn descend, and land. Tournament results export to pdf other tournaments to export to pdf, click export to pdf. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times.
Elastic launched glider b page 12 science olympiad. 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. Also features footage from the 2012 and 20 national tournaments plus interviews with coaches and student competitors. Always add at least 10 % of the total wingspan to be the fuselage length. So elg 2019 plans an ama glider original article 022019. The planes only have to be as strong enough to survive the initial launch. Wisconsin science olympiad div c state competition does have a system where events beyond the chosen 23 can be audited. Elastic launched glider tips and strategies from national event supervisors and students at the 2019 national tournament at cornell university. Elastic launch gliders b wright stuff c sources of materials and aid. Stabs generally arent broken that often, so you can keep it light without having many issues. Stem projects science projects science experiments projects for kids. However, in the 2019 season it returned as a division b event. This kit makes 4 gliders compatible with the 2020 science olympiad elastic launch glider rules and is based on the design that is a proven winner in competitions.
Launch apparatus may be constructed by the competitors or acquired completely assembled. How to build an indoor catapultlaunch glider for science. Each glider must be labeled so the event supervisor can easily identify the team to which it belongs. On saturday february 15, 2020 iu northwest hosted its 19th annual science olympiad regional tournament. The information below should not be interpreted as an extension of the rules.
It complies with all 2020 so restrictions for the elastic launched glider event. Stem toys diy physics science experiment launch educational gift. Elastic launch glider new hanover county homeschool. Science olympiad elastic launch gliders scoresheet. 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.
We are proud to be hosting science olympiad tournaments since 2002. First flight before 1 min flight 1 glider a or b flight met all parameters timer 1 flight 2 glider a or b flight met all parameters timer 1 flight 3 glider a or b flight met all parameters timer 1 flight 4 glider. Supervisors can also record team results on the elastic launched glider spreadsheet found at. So it will transition well at pretty much maxheight but then it will drop by flying nosedown for about 24 feet and then will proceed to porpoise. This demonstration shows one way to achieve a significant curve. Last updated 3212016 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.
Instead, use a piece of foil or wax paper and drip glue onto it. The model is designed for the current so elastic launch rules. Elastic launched gliders are wooden airplanes specifically gliders that are launched by any standard rubber bands. Designed to meet 2019 division b elg specifications. For those who are interested, there is a dvd forelastic launched glider available in the science olympiad store. Ama glider serves as a resource for model glider hobbyists. To construct an indoor catapult launch glider, you will need the following. Stretch the elastic the desired amount, and hold the system vertically. Build the super protege for science olympiad elastic launched glider free plans. Scimon 30 elastic launch gliders stevens aeromodel, llc. The best science olympiad elastic launched glider of 2019. Build the super protege for science olympiad elastic launched glider free plans duration.
Elastic launched glider was a division b event for the 2015 and 2016 seasons. Now this is called an elastic launched glider, meaning we are going to launch it with elastic. This event is generously supported by the academy of model aeronautics. By requiring teams to balance their choices within the categories they will more adequately satisfy the science educations standards. Sep 29, 2018 d39c science olympiad elastic launched glider. See their website for a chapter near you and to find a mentor. Tests and results from the 2016 national tournament at university of wisconsinstout for air trajectory, anatomy, bio process, bottle rocket, bridge building, crave the wave, crime busters, disease detectives, dynamic planet, elastic launch glider, experimental design, food science, fossils, geoc. Carbonette 12 elastic launched glider science olympiad. This kit includes materials to build up to 4 conventional gliders as well as instructions to experiment with optional canard configured design. If elastic leaves the launcher, timing will end for wkdw aljkw. Complies with 20182019 science olympiad elastic launched glider rules designed for high ceiling contests where flapped gliders will not work. I was just wondering any tips on the elastic launch glider. Elastic launch glider presenter tom sanders, national supervisor. In flying events in science olympiad wright stuff, gliders, flying bird, helicopters, etc it is sometimes necessary to curve balsa wood to get a desired shape for the outline or a rib of your wing.
This only works in newer versions of edge or chrome. Slightly offset glider horizontally away from launch handle less likely to hit it. It opens the possibility for teams to audit events and therefore involve more students. It is also a good entrylevel standard class ama indoor catapult glider for cat i and cat ii flying sites, or you may purchase the protege lite for that purpose. Yeah, one of my partners started off by sanding two left wings but we cracked the wing and managed to get the glider to do 19. These gliders are tricky to make at first but once you get the hang of it, these are really fun to make and fly. It then continued into the 2020 season this event is a build event consisting of two parts. Supervisors can also record team results on the excel elastic launched glider spreadsheet found at. The official rules in the current rules manual take precedence. National science olympiad 2015 elastic launch glider b. Science olympiad flying events new mexico institute of. Includes all parts needed to build and fly including laser cut balsa parts, a carbon fiber fuselage used by the 2019 national champions, and a simple hand launcher. Prepare for upcoming competitions with this practice kit, the only kits officially licensed and approved by science olympiad.
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