On september 18, 2007, the air force will commemorate its 60th anniversary, heritage to horizons and this program is our way of marking this milestone with students nationwide. The four forces of flight how to angle the glider the four forces of flight are lift thrust drag weight gravity weightgravity during a flight the aircraft burns up its fuel, so the weight of the airplane constantly changes thrust the propulsive force of a jet or rocket. 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. To avoid a deduction in flight time points science olympiad rules require a logbook having a minimum. At the regional tournaments in which it is offered, it will be an optional event. I uting inspection each team must present a flight log of recorded data. The correct flight path the glider takes is a ascend, left to right turn descend, and land. Competitors must present their gliders, launch handles, and flight log for their official inspection immediately prior to their 5 official flights. Teams may bring up to 2 gliders, launch handles, flight log s and any toolssupplies. Where it not for the walls in the very small gymnasium they placed us in, 30 40 second flights would have been the norm. 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. Also features footage from the 2012 and 20 national tournaments plus interviews with coaches and student competitors.
Elastic launched gliders north carolina science olympiad yumpu. Balsa wood and supplies for science olympiad elastic launched glider event. Science olympiad flying events new mexico institute of. Scimon 20 elastic launch gliders stevens aeromodel, llc. I suggest practicelaunching something else before you move on to the glider. Learn about flight climate awareness and appreciate nature. This event challenges students to build and test gliders that must be. How to build an indoor catapultlaunch glider for science. Below are the various balsa sheet blanks that have been marked and are. Each glider, launched for a specific height, will have a different set of parameters to allow the best transition from the highspeed launch to the graceful glide back down. Elastic launch glider this event is a build event consisting of two parts. A video that demonstrates how to build an indoor catapult launch glider is located at the end of this article. View the 2019 science olympiad page for the elastic launched glider here.
How to build an indoor catapultlaunch glider for science olympiad. Elastic launched glider trimming a three part video. Over 7,800 middle school and high school teams from 50 u. Science olympiad elastic launched glider event youtube. I know this isnt very good but thats because we had two freedom flight with 23 second times that both had their fuselages.
In 1900, the brothers built a biplane kiteglider with a 17foot wingspan and a forwardmounted horizontal elevator dubbed a front rudder and shipped it to kitty hawk, nc. Elastic launched glider science olympiad 2015 state 1st. For a variety of official science olympiad building, supply and chemical kits for 2020 events, please visit the wards science website. The scimon 30 is 2020 science olympiad division b elastic launched glider rules legal. Elastic launched glider science olympiad student center wiki. Elastic launched glider will be held at the vt regional, charlottesville regional, and states. Students will design, build and test two elastic launched gliders capable of the highest time aloft.
Possible high ceiling so elastic glider design by chuck markos an ama glider original article 0620. The squirrels performed very well at the delta college science olympiad yesterday. Elastic launched glider sample device diagram for 2020. 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. Model aviation and free flight hall of fame free flight is the original form of heavierthanair aviation, dating back to alfonse penauds 1871 rubberpowered planophore. Much has changed since that first 11second flight in paris, but the essence of ff remains the same. Cloud dancer is more advanced, little harder to build but more duration than previous years. Protege legal for elastic launched glider 20192020. Elastic launched glider science olympiad 2015 state 1st place. The dimensions of the mini are quite amenable to scaleup to make a more effective glider.
Elastic launched glider wooden airplane, stem projects. Designed to meet 2020 division b elg specifications. Refer to flight trim document for stable trim flight. You do not have the required permissions to view the files attached to this post. No glider will fly without a layout that specifically includes dihedral or angles in. The rules clarifications posted on this website only apply to tournaments in southern california. Please remember to enter your zipcode and use estimate shipping and tax in the shopping cart to give yourself a proper total. If you forget to use the shipping calculator, ill send you a paypal invoice for shipping. A video that demonstrates how to build an indoor catapult launchglider is located at the end of this article. These gliders go through a dramatic range from fast to slow during each flight. Competitors must wear eye protection at all times while in the cordoned area of the competition. Prepare for upcoming competitions with this practice kit, the only kits officially licensed and approved by science olympiad. Elastic launch glider new hanover county homeschool.
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. Southern california science olympiad rules clarifications. February 1, 2018 blue line aviation sponsorship helps nc science olympiad students take flight raleigh, nc blue line aviation, llc, commits to sponsor aerial scramble, an exciting new trial event at the state nc science olympiad competition. Ive posted the construction rules on another thread. In other words, stay calm, and dont let yourself feel overwhelmed. Protege is a modern flapped glider which meets the specifications for 20192020 middle school division b science olympiad elastic launched glider competitions. Science olympiad flying events chuck andraka coach, albuquerque area home schoolers.
Please note that the super protege is not legal for ama standard catapult glider. Elastic launched glider replaces helicopters see this page, but keep in mind that the page based on the event for division c high school, and the division b version will probably be simpler. Science olympiad is a track and field type of academic sport that revolves around science knowledge dealing with chemistry, physics, medicine, earth science, and engineering there will be one state science meet where students will perform in a chosen number of events. Educational materials physics educational materials mechanics learning activities. Engineering tech is a 501c3 specalizing in low cost science olympiad kits. Elastic launch glider new hanover county homeschool science. Education in flight is designed to help you teach the principles of math, science. Give a shout out if you print this thing and display it in public proudly give attribution by printing and displaying this tag.
Build the super protege for 2019 science olympiad elastic. Most of it i get, but i dont know what it means when it asks for the motor size before the wind up. These gliders are tricky to make at first but once you get the hang of it, these are really fun to make and fly. A selfcheck inspection station may be made available to. Angling the glider downward, trading altitude for speed, allows the glider to fly fast enough to generate the lift needed to support its weight. This ratio tells you how much horizontal distance a glider can travel compared to the altitude it has to drop. Dropping the flight log template i made and used last season in case anyone want to use it. Elastic launched glider east coweta science olympiad. Im in science olympiad doing the event helicopters and i was doing fine until i came across the flight log. As you trim your glider use a logbook to record what you did and how it affected the flight of the glider. Due to the cancellation of all future tournaments, clarifications are now closed.
Legal for 20192020 science olympiad elastic launched glider qualifies for canard bonus if built as a canard. Teams first flight trim or official launched within 1 min after picking up their glider. Wards science official science olympiad kits these are the only officially licensed kits. Dec 18, 2012 this is an extremely powerful catapult to launch a glider that weighs barely 1oz. I need it for science olympiad high school that is and our team happened to get on things a little late and i have no clue what im doingits my first year. 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.
Eric lim had some great ideas for elastic launched glider in science olympiad events. Regional competitions will follow the event descriptions in the current rules manuals, rules clarifications that are posted on the southern california science olympiad website up to the cutoff dates and clarifications that are posted on the san diego regional website faqs. However, in the 2019 season it returned as a division b event. Scimon 30 elastic launch gliders stevens aeromodel, llc. Nov, 20 science olympiad is a track and field type of academic sport that revolves around science knowledge dealing with chemistry, physics, medicine, earth science, and engineering there will be one state science meet where students will perform in a chosen number of events. With the wings folded back, place the glider in the cchannel, and hook the launch notch in the bottom of the glider onto the catapult. Elastic launched glider was a division b event for the 2015 and 2016 seasons.
Elastic launched glider tips and strategies from national event supervisors and students at the 2019 national tournament at cornell university. This particular indoor catapultlaunch glider was originally designed for use in the 20 science olympiad challenge, but it makes a great glider for anyone. Rules clarifications are made to correct the rules in the science olympiad rules manuals or to clarify the meaning of the rules. Apr 16, 2015 elastic launched glider science olympiad 2015 state 1st place. Science olympiad is unable to determine the degree of hazard presented by equipment, materials and devices brought by the teams. Science olympiad is an american team competition in which students compete in 23 events pertaining to various scientific disciplines, including earth science, biology, chemistry, physics, and engineering. Elastic launched glider trimming a three part video part 1 the glide this video is the first in three parts showing the steps needed to trim a catapult or elastic launched glider often referred to as an elg. Elastic launched glider science olympiad student center. Data must include 4 or more parameters 3 required and at least i additional for 10 or more test flights prior to the competition. One of the ways that i believe people express their appreciation to the rest of humanity is to make something wonderful and put it out there. Elastic launched glider coaches clinic how to build a elg elastic launch glider scienc. Participants without proper eye protection must be immediately informed and given a chance to obtain eye protection if time allows.
Committed to the preservation and promotion of free flight model aviation. The glider is flying in a canard configuration smaller fore wing or horizontal stabilizer placed in front of the main or larger wing and there is no rear horizontal stabilizer. This kit includes materials to build up to 4 conventional gliders. Science olympiad 20182019 airplanes flightline hobby. The object of this event is to design, build and test two elasticlaunched gliders designed for the highest time aloft. Science olympiad is a 501c3 tax deductible charity. Circle one complete means including 4 or more parameters inc estimatedrecorded peak flight. Build the super protege for 2019 science olympiad elastic launched glider competition.
Aug 18, 2004 hobby lobby zip tiplaunch rc glider with the popularity of rc tip launch gliders growing by leaps and bounds, it was refreshing to find a tip launch arf that is affordable and a great first tip launch glider. Data must include 4 or more parameters 3 required and at least 1 additional for 10 or more test flights prior to the competition. Two 2 scimon 30 clg airframe kits, laser engineered for success. If a team is late, then that team risks not participating in the event.
Teams may bring up to 2 gliders for final inspection, flight log s, and any tools. Build as close to the bare minimum mass for easier trim and longer. The squirrel is a great inexpensive alternative for the science olympiad. Feb 09, 2015 science olympiad elastic launched glider event. The study of aerodynamics is a complicated science, and pilots should consider the task of learning aerodynamics as critical as learning how to land safely. Teams may bring up to 2 gliders for final inspection, flight logs, and any tools. The scimon 30 elg is a larger version of the stevens aeromodel scimon and has been developed for club and educational one design programs at the maximum allowable wingspan 28 cm. Designed to meet 2019 division b elg specifications.
What is the science bowl science bowl at diamond science bowl written qualifiers 201718 science bowl written tests 201617 science bowl quiz qualifier 201617. The object of this event is to design, build and test two elastic launched gliders designed for the highest time aloft. Our lasercut balsa kit is easy to build includes illustrated build and flying manual. No practicing at miramar college or univeristy of san diego prior to tournaments. In accordance with rule 4a, even during the test flight time, once competitors enter the cordoned off competition area to trim, practice, or compete. Liven the office, stimulate creativity, conversation, teamwork and leadership. I took this picture of an enlarged squirrel used as a wright stuff model at the michigan state science olympiad. It was a division c trial event at the 2012 national tournament and became a fullfledged division c event in 20 and 2014. Elastic launch glider presenter tom sanders, national supervisor. Oct 25, 2014 wright stuff planes for 2015 science olympiad the wright stuff task in science olympiad flies a more challenging indoor free flight plane than usual. Package includes three airframes, launch stick, competition grade elastic, assembly instructions, and flight trim tutorial.
Science olympiad resources volunteers meeting schedule. Mark from retro delivered a batch of the 2019 science olympiad airplanes. Sep 05, 2018 elastic launch glider this event is a build event consisting of two parts. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Elastic launched gliders are wooden airplanes specifically gliders that are launched by any standard rubber bands. The touch itself will not cause the flight to be reduced to tier 2 or 3. To pay for medals with a credit card, see medals and trophies. Wright stuff planes for 2015 science olympiad rc groups. As a result, the scimon clg presents the ideal candidate for club and educational onedesign programs and has been updated to meet the 201220 science olympiad elastic launched glider rules. Always flight trim glider to stall for first launched flights. The official rules in the current rules manual take precedence. And use our trimming video to get your super protege flying correctly. Meeting calendar list view meeting calendar calendar view science bowl.
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