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Day 11 - The Flight Path
Controlling a Plane

http://www.allstar.fiu.edu/aero/fltmidcont.htm

Learn how the different parts of a plane affect the direction of flight.

Objectives:
  1. Demonstrate and describe methods used to alter drag in flying devices.
  2. Demonstrate and describe methods to alter direction of plane.
  3. Learn how altering the shape of the plane affects its flight path.
Activity:
  1. Experiment with flaps, elevators, rudder, left and right ailerons.
  2. Alter shape of wings and record observations.
  3. Write about how planes steer up, down, left, and right.
  4. Alter shape of plane and note differences.
  5. Record findings in their daily log.

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