What I've Learned From The Glider Project

1902 Glider

I learned that compared to their previous gliders, the Wrights’ 1902 glider had a much thinner airfoil and longer and narrower wings, which their wind tunnel tests had shown to be better. To improve control, they added a fixed vertical rudder to the rear of the glider. They retained the reliable forward elevator for pitch control but made it elliptical in shape. This information helped me alot when it came time to build the prototype. I knew that all the peices had to be a certain size and everything had to be lined up and the measures had to be exact. This project tought me to be consistant with what im building. It also helped me use what i have learned in the past such as the manufactoring sectors of manufactoring. Putting the things that i knew from the past really helped me complete this project. I can really say it made things easier. I used my time wisely when it came to completing the prototype. Designing and making sure the glider was stable was also important in this project. Overall i really enjoyed this project.