A practical, interactive project for 8 to 14 year olds
For groups in schools or home learners
Build and fly a stunt plane that is similar to those used in lectures for recruits at NASA
A unique way of engaging with aerospace engineers and understanding aerodynamics
The project is supported by aerospace engineers who are using the same stunt plane that we send out to schools, families and learners
Prizes for the best responses
Thanks to
For the cardboard and manufacturing of the stunt planes
For the Volunteer Engineers
How to Build the Stunt Plane
How to Build the Glider
Aerospace Engineers Have A Go
Using the Stunt Plane in the Aviation On-Line Challenge
Order the kits online
Follow the instructions to Build and Fly
Find out from aviation experts about their experience with the stunt plane
Find out from aviation experts about the aerospace industry
Upload films of your stunt plane flying and send us the link
Email us pictures of your decorated plane - or post us link to the picture on social media
Using the Glider in the Aviation On-Line Challenge
Order the kits online
Extend your building and flyng skills
Upload films of your glider flying and send us the link
Email us pictures of your decorated glider - or post us link to the picture on social media
Aerospace Engineers
Build and fly the stunt plane
Tell us about their day jobs, hobbies and lifestyle
Reveal possible futures for young learners at home or at school
Top Tips -
Nigel Higgins - Airbus Virtual Reality Specialist
I modified the design to give it a full wing dihedral*. I sliced the wing on the centre line from each
side.....so essentially pulling it out, it meant the two tags at the fwd
and aft of the wing had to be cut so it wasn’t pushing the fuselage out
too far. And made two wedges from the box the plane came in to hold it before taping up.
I do intend to try cutting a wedge from the center of the spare wing to bring the center together to see if this is any easier
I’ve
also got rid of the flaps on the wing.....If I find I need to tweak the twist
I’ll just bend one sideof the wing a tiny bit at the tip....less needed at the tip as the moment (leverage) is greater on the wing tip
Full Wing Dihedral construction above and wing taped up below