Always add at least 10 % of the total wingspan to be the fuselage length. Trimming the super protege for science olympiad elastic. 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 your wing. Science olympiad elastic launch gliders scoresheet. Designed to meet 2020 division b elg specifications. The information below should not be interpreted as an extension of the rules.
This demonstration shows one way to achieve a significant curve. It then continued into the 2020 season this event is a build event consisting of two parts. So elg 2019 plans an ama glider original article 022019. This simple model that could be useful for students participating in science olympiad. Educational materials physics educational materials mechanics learning activities. Elastic launched glider science olympiad student center. See their website for a chapter near you and to find a mentor. I am completely new to science olympiad so dont be like omg she is such a nerd.
Now this is called an elastic launched glider, meaning we are going to launch it with elastic. This precision launcher is based on the one used by eric lim to win 6th place at the 2019 science olympiad national tournament. Science olympiad flying events chuck andraka coach, albuquerque area home schoolers. Wisconsin science olympiad div c state competition does have a system where events beyond the chosen 23 can be audited. Scimon 30 elastic launch gliders stevens aeromodel, llc. First flight before 1 min flight 1 glider a or b flight met all parameters timer 1 flight 2 glider a or b flight met all parameters timer 1 flight 3 glider a or b flight met all parameters timer 1 flight 4 glider. Includes all parts needed to build and fly including laser cut balsa parts, a carbon fiber fuselage used by the 2019 national champions, and a simple hand launcher. 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. The planes only have to be as strong enough to survive the initial launch. Elastic launch glider b science olympiad student center. It opens the possibility for teams to audit events and therefore involve more students. If elastic leaves the launcher, timing will end for wkdw aljkw.
Elastic launch gliders b wright stuff c sources of materials and aid. Stem projects science projects science experiments projects for kids. Right click on the next page, click print, then select print to pdf or save to pdf. Sep 29, 2018 d39c science olympiad elastic launched glider. The model is designed for the current so elastic launch rules.
The model is intended to fly indoors where the building height is about 30 to 40ft high. An elastic band plane made out of paper and a few straws. How to build an indoor catapultlaunch glider for science. The elastic used in the launch apparatus must be nonmetallic and must be in contact with the glider throughout the launch. Protege is a modern flapped glider which meets the specifications for 20192020 middle school division b science olympiad elastic launched glider competitions. Stem toys diy physics science experiment launch educational gift. This only works in newer versions of edge or chrome. It was a division c trial event at the 2012 national tournament and became a fullfledged division c event in 20 and 2014. Protege legal for elastic launched glider 20192020.
On saturday february 15, 2020 iu northwest hosted its 19th annual science olympiad regional tournament. The correct flight path the glider takes is a ascend, left to right turn descend, and land. 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. Designed to meet 2019 division b elg specifications. The scimon 30 is 2020 science olympiad division b elastic launched glider rules legal. Stabs generally arent broken that often, so you can keep it light without having many issues. Elastic launched gliders are wooden airplanes specifically gliders that are launched by any standard rubber bands. These gliders are tricky to make at first but once you get the hang of it, these are really fun to make and fly. Also features footage from the 2012 and 20 national tournaments plus interviews with coaches and student competitors. Stretch the elastic the desired amount, and hold the system vertically. Elastic launch glider this event is a build event consisting of two parts. View the 2019 science olympiad page for the elastic launched glider here. The object of this event is to design, build and test two elastic launched gliders designed for the highest time aloft.
For those who are interested, there is a dvd forelastic launched glider available in the science olympiad store. Complies with 20182019 science olympiad elastic launched glider rules designed for high ceiling contests where flapped gliders will not work. Science olympiad 2016 elastic launch glider b supervisors will record this information for each team and each team is encouraged to use this form as a pretournament checklist. Build the super protege for science olympiad elastic launched glider free plans. International hand launch glider festival documentary by paul naton duration. This event is generously supported by the academy of model aeronautics. Elastic launch glider new hanover county homeschool. This kit makes 4 gliders compatible with the 2020 science olympiad elastic launch glider rules and is based on the design that is a proven winner in competitions. It contains thorough instructions, a sanding fixture, a twosided sanding bar and two simple launch handles with fai tan super sport rubber. Slightly offset glider horizontally away from launch handle less likely to hit it. This particular indoor catapult launch glider was originally designed for use in the 20 science olympiad challenge, but it makes a great glider for anyone. Carbonette 12 elastic launched glider science olympiad. Launch apparatus may be constructed by the competitors or acquired completely assembled. Elastic launch glider presenter tom sanders, national supervisor.
So it will transition well at pretty much maxheight but then it will drop by flying nosedown for about 24 feet and then will proceed to porpoise. The best science olympiad elastic launched glider of 2019. Last updated 3212016 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. By requiring teams to balance their choices within the categories they will more adequately satisfy the science educations standards. If youre interested in science olympiad elastic launch gliders or just interested in starting to build and fly indoor catapult gliders, i highly recommend this kit. I was just wondering any tips on the elastic launch glider. Each glider must be labeled so the event supervisor can easily identify the team to which it belongs. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. It complies with all 2020 so restrictions for the elastic launched glider event. National science olympiad 2015 elastic launch glider b. Supervisors can also record team results on the elastic launched glider spreadsheet found at.
How to make a balsa glider that flies 60 feet build and fly tutorial. Elastic stretch length launch angle launch tilt elastic cross section flap stiffness. How to build an indoor catapult launch glider for science olympiad ama flight school see more. Yeah, one of my partners started off by sanding two left wings but we cracked the wing and managed to get the glider to do 19.
The ultimate launcher for science olympiad elastic. The official rules in the current rules manual take precedence. Build the super protege for science olympiad elastic launched glider free plans duration. This kit includes materials to build up to 4 conventional gliders as well as instructions to experiment with optional canard configured design. Elastic launched glider was a division b event for the 2015 and 2016 seasons. A great, simple paper plane that is also elastic powered. However, in the 2019 season it returned as a division b event. Elastic launched glider tips and strategies from national event supervisors and students at the 2019 national tournament at cornell university. Tournament results export to pdf other tournaments to export to pdf, click export to pdf.
Elastic launched glider b page 12 science olympiad. Hold the launcher in one hand and glider attached to the elastic loop in the other. D39c science olympiad elastic launched glider gliders. We are proud to be hosting science olympiad tournaments since 2002. Ama glider serves as a resource for model glider hobbyists. Tests and results from the 2016 national tournament at university of wisconsinstout for air trajectory, anatomy, bio process, bottle rocket, bridge building, crave the wave, crime busters, disease detectives, dynamic planet, elastic launch glider, experimental design, food science, fossils, geoc. We offer our original articles, some articles submitted by others, plans for numerous gliders, and much more. 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. To construct an indoor catapult launch glider, you will need the following. Prepare for upcoming competitions with this practice kit, the only kits officially licensed and approved by science olympiad.
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