Chuck Glider part 3

Which of these wood is best for aeromodelling?

• Ply wood

• Teak Wood

• Rosewood

• Balsa Wood

Why is balsa wood a great material for aeromodeling?

• It is easy to get because it is popular amongst crafters

• It is very light and porous

• It has a nice texture thus making it easy to work with

• It is cheaper than most wood

What is one property of balsa wood that is poor

• It is light

• It is brittle

• It is brown

• It glues easily

Which type of glue is best suited for our chuck glider workshops?

• Super Glue

• Gorilla Glue

• Hot Glue

• Peanut Glue

Why do we need to extend the penknife blade by 3 to 4 segments?

• To allow for a longer and more versatile cutting edge.
• To make the knife heavier and more difficult to use.
• To make the knife more compact and easier to carry.
• To make the knife look more intimidating and impressive.

Why is a streamlined shape preferred for a fuselage?

• To reduce the amount of work

• To increase the exposure of sanding for the students

• To reduce the weight of the glider

• To reduce overall drag of the glider

Which portions of the fuselage are the students allowed to change the width?

• A

• B

• C

• D

• E

Where does the wing sit?

• A

• E

Select the rules of design for the chuck glider

• The length must remain the same

• The overall width must be the same

• The width at A can be changed

• The width at B can be changed

• The width at C, D and E can be changed

For the wing, which can the students change?

• The overall width

• The width at A

• The width at B

• The width at C