Novice Aerospace Tech - Airplanes
- What word means a force that pushes an object forward?
A: Thrust
- Why is it important to balance the weight in an airplane?
A: To fly smoothly so that passengers and cargo are transported safely to their destination.
- What did you use to thrust your airplane forward?
A: A rubber band
- What did you use to balance your airplane?
A: Paperclips
Novice Aerospace Tech - Fluttering Butterflies
- What did you use to thrust your butterfly forward?
A: Thrust
- Why do wings need to be the same size and shape?
A: For symmetry and balance
Novice Aerospace Tech - Kites
- What is the difference between the spine & the spar of a kite?
A: The spine is vertical and the spar is horizontal.
- Why was the plastic table covering material the best choice for the cover of the kite?
A: Because it is thin and very light.
- Will a bigger kite fly better than a smaller kite?
A: No, how well a kite flies has more to do with its symmetry than the actual size of the kite.
- Why is it important for the kite shape to be symmetrical?
A: For drag to disperse evenly & balanced over surface of kite.
Novice Aerospace Tech - Stomp Rockets
- Why is it important that no air escape from your fuselage?
A: Energy will be lost. Air will escape through any leaks which will not propel the rocket.
- What is needed to make our rockets fly?
A: Thrust
- What component of a rocket launcher stores compressed air?
A: Air Pump
- What is the purpose of the feeder line?
A: Connecting the air pump to the launch tube so that air travels through it to launch the rocket into the air.
- What word means a force that pushes an object forward?
A: Thrust
- Why is it important to balance the weight in an airplane?
A: To fly smoothly so that passengers and cargo are transported safely to their destination.
- What did you use to thrust your airplane forward?
A: A rubber band
- What did you use to balance your airplane?
A: Paperclips
Novice Aerospace Tech - Fluttering Butterflies
- What did you use to thrust your butterfly forward?
A: Thrust
- Why do wings need to be the same size and shape?
A: For symmetry and balance
Novice Aerospace Tech - Kites
- What is the difference between the spine & the spar of a kite?
A: The spine is vertical and the spar is horizontal.
- Why was the plastic table covering material the best choice for the cover of the kite?
A: Because it is thin and very light.
- Will a bigger kite fly better than a smaller kite?
A: No, how well a kite flies has more to do with its symmetry than the actual size of the kite.
- Why is it important for the kite shape to be symmetrical?
A: For drag to disperse evenly & balanced over surface of kite.
Novice Aerospace Tech - Stomp Rockets
- Why is it important that no air escape from your fuselage?
A: Energy will be lost. Air will escape through any leaks which will not propel the rocket.
- What is needed to make our rockets fly?
A: Thrust
- What component of a rocket launcher stores compressed air?
A: Air Pump
- What is the purpose of the feeder line?
A: Connecting the air pump to the launch tube so that air travels through it to launch the rocket into the air.