Oh noes! I don't seem to be able to upload the graph, but photo uploading has been really weird for me, I could have posted eight and not realised it as they don't show up D:
Well here is the basic Introduction and method, I think I've decided to just focus on wingspan - the greater the wingspan - the greater distance the plane travels
Introduction:
Sailplanes are relatively known as the worlds best gliding planes. These planes have a great wingspan which allow them to glide for a very long distance. This experiment tests if the same concept applies in paper airplanes. Will the wingspan of paper airplanes effect the distance travelled. I chose to do this experiment after a friend suggested something similar. I have always been interested in flight and was dissapointed when my paper airplane did not win the flight competiton my class had in year six. Hopefully this experiment will result in discovering whether greater wingspan will result in a greater distance travelled in paper airplanes.
Method:
1. Construct an array of different paper airplanes all varying in wingspan.
2. Collect equipment: Tape measure.
3. Find a suitable large preferrably indoor area to peform the experiment.
4. Mark where someone is to stand when the throw the airplane.
5. One person throws the array of paper planes.
6. Record results, distance, time, in a table
7. Repeat steps 5-6 at least 5 times
8. Pack up and return equipment.
Ok thats the basics, kinda just realised I might see if wingspan has any affecting on the amount of time the plane stays airborne, will include next time :)
Over and Out,
Emma Bayliss-Chan
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