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|participants=3 | |||
|firstappearance = 1985}} | |||
'''Aerodynamics''' was a [[Division B]] event from 1985 to 1997. | '''Aerodynamics''' was a [[Division B]] event from 1985 to 1997. | ||
== Description == | == Description == | ||
Each team will build one paper airplane to be flown a distance of at least five meters toward a predetermined target. There are 3 students allowed on each team. | Each team will build one paper airplane to be flown a distance of at least five meters toward a predetermined target. There are 3 students allowed on each team. | ||
== Grading == | == Grading == | ||
Teams could be graded on a variety of specifications, including accuracy, distance, or time. | Teams could be graded on a variety of specifications, including accuracy, distance, or time. | ||
*Scoring for the accuracy challenge will be as listed in the standard event rules. | *Scoring for the accuracy challenge will be as listed in the standard event rules. | ||
*Scoring for the distance challenge will be measured from the launch line to the | *Scoring for the distance challenge will be measured from the launch line to the landing spot. | ||
landing spot. | |||
*Scoring for the time aloft challenge will be measured as the time between the release | *Scoring for the time aloft challenge will be measured as the time between the release and when the plane touches the floor. | ||
and when the plane touches the floor. | |||
==Strategy== | ==Strategy== | ||
*Test several different designs, and research the characteristics and tendencies that different folds/changes would make. | *Test several different designs, and research the characteristics and tendencies that different folds/changes would make. | ||
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Latest revision as of 15:40, 5 May 2023
| Aerodynamics | |
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| Type | Build |
| Event Information | |
| Participants | 3 |
| History | |
| First Appearance | 1985 |
Aerodynamics was a Division B event from 1985 to 1997.
Description
Each team will build one paper airplane to be flown a distance of at least five meters toward a predetermined target. There are 3 students allowed on each team.
Grading
Teams could be graded on a variety of specifications, including accuracy, distance, or time.
- Scoring for the accuracy challenge will be as listed in the standard event rules.
- Scoring for the distance challenge will be measured from the launch line to the landing spot.
- Scoring for the time aloft challenge will be measured as the time between the release and when the plane touches the floor.
Strategy
- Test several different designs, and research the characteristics and tendencies that different folds/changes would make.