Aerodynamic Airplane

Aerodynamic Airplane Challenge

Aim:

To create a paper plane and throw it over the arch. It will fly the furthest.

Equipment:

2 x A4 pieces of paper

30cm of celloptape

scissors

1 straw

Research:

Paper plane world championships

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SUyqakRMrxo

Method:

Results:

Discussion:

It flew for a long time because there was good support holding it up and the the plane was aerodynamic which meant that there was minimal air resistance or friction. I threw it with a lot of force so the thrust force was large as well.