Engineering Experience
PRINCIPLES OF APPLIED ENGINEERING

Glider Project

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INTRODUCTION : Overview of my Glider Project

“My first engineering project”

This was my first engineering project that I started in High School. It consisted of making a glider out of basic cardboard and paper. The main goal of this project was to make sure the flight was aerodynamic.

Topics

  • A detailed list of materials used.

    Overview of the tools required for construction.

  • Assembling the Frame: Step-by-step guide to building the glider's frame.

    Touches: Details on adding the wings and finishing the project.

  • Documenting the first flight experience.

  • Modifications and improvements made after the initial flight.

    Fine-Tuning for Performance: How the glider evolved over time.

Materials and Tools

Material #1 Balsa Wood

Hot Glue Gun

Material #2 Hard Cardboard Paper

Material #3 Strings

Construction Process

  • Materials Preparation

  • Wing Material Cutting

  • Body Component Cutting

  • Tail Construction

  • Precision Cutting

  • Curvature and Angles

  • Execution

Improvements and Iterations 

After the initial flight of my paper and sticks glider, I noticed the significant impact of the windy conditions on its performance. To address this challenge, several potential improvements and iterations come to mind. First, adjusting the upper angle of the wings could enhance stability and control in windy conditions. Increasing the angle may provide more resistance to roll, preventing the glider from being overly affected by gusts//winds. Additionally, experimenting with the curvature of the wings might offer better lift in windy environments, allowing the glider's ability to stay aloft. Strengthening the frame with additional supports or modifying the tail's stabilizer angle could contribute to improved overall stability.

  • Goblin Glider Spell (World of Warcraft):

    Title: "Goblin Glider."

    URL: https://www.wowhead.com/spell=126392/goblin-glider

    WhiteBox Learning - Gliders:

    Title: "WhiteBox Learning - Gliders."

    URL: https://www.whiteboxlearning.com/applications/gliders/

    How Gliders Work (HowStuffWorks):

    Title: "How Gliders Work."

    URL: https://science.howstuffworks.com/transport/flight/modern/glider3.htm