DIY/Activities

By Gary Hinze Responding to a discussion about airplanes made from foam plates and a proposed Foam Plate Airplane Contest, I started working on a foam

This article provides instructions for building an indoor catapult-launch glider, originally designed for the Science Olympiad challenge, using materials such as balsa wood, clay, and glue. The article also includes a video demonstration and a list of required materials.

Age range: 5 and up, with adult assistance Time to complete: 5 minutes Supplies Needed Foam egg carton (dozen size) Glue or tape Ink pen Penny

The aircraft features a new method for determining the shape of the wing with a twist that could lead to an 11-percent reduction in drag. The concept

Written by Jerry Smith Tips and tricks for using iron-on covering How-to As seen in the February 2014 issue of Model Aviation. After you have built

Tom explains the design and printing process of a fully 3D printed flying wing, which was made from clear PLA filament and weighs 730g. You can find the files to download on Tom's Thingiverse page.