1. MESA :Rotational Airplane Experiment and Project Groups of 4 Due on April 6, 2015 For Testing

2. Technical Report Format I.Purpose II.Background Information –3 paragraphs Engr. Louie Presentation Friday ( March 20) 3-4pm Mondays and Tuesdays ( March 23,24)3-4pm III. Physics Concepts – 3 paragraphs Engr. Louie Presentation IV. Airplane Design Preliminary Diagram- with label and measurements V.Materials Materials will only be given when I-IV is completed

3. VI. Construction Procedures VII. Testing Procedures VIII. Data Table I( trials, distance, time, speed) IX.Calculations X.Final Design Diagram – with label and measurements XI.Data Table II( trials, distance, time and speed) XII.Calculations XIII.Graph of Design 1 ( Preliminary) and Design II (Final) XIV.Analysis and Conclusion – 3 paragraphs XV.References and Bibliography- 3 references XVI.Acknowledgement- 1 paragraph XVII.Photos ( at least 3 photos – construction, testing, model)

4. I. Purpose 5points 1.MESA Purpose 2.To determine the effect of _______ on the time of flight 3.To determine the effect of _______on the time of flight. 4.To… 5.To…

5. II. Background Information Design of Airplanes -30 pts 3 paragraphs with source

6. III. Physics Concepts Science Concepts affecting Airplane Flight- 3 paragraphs-30 pts definition, equation and relation to airplane design Weight Speed Aerodynamics Air friction Surface area Elasticity of the rubber

7. IV. Materials -5 pts ConstructionExperimentation

8. V. Drawing -20 pts a.Actual Drawing with Parts and Materials properly labeled and measurements in cm

9. VI. Construction Procedures Detailed 20 points

10. VII. Experimental Procedures (Detailed)- 20 pts

11. VIII. Data Table 20points (Include all airplanes for this class) Names Mass Weight tail surface area Wing surface area Ration of wing to tail Length Winding of rubber band Time Distance Speed

12. IX. Calculations 20points Ratio = wing surface area /tail surface area Speed = distance/ time Weight = mass x g

13. X. Graphs ( 5 graphs) 25 points Time VS wing surface area Time VS ratio ( wing surface area / tail surface area) Time VS body length Time VS windings Time VS mass

14. XI. Analysis and Conclusion 3 paragraphs 30 points Discuss how the weight, wing surface area, the ratio of wing/tail, body length and windings affect the time of flight.

15. XII. Bibliography 10 points at least 3 references

16. XIII. Acknowledgements 1 paragraph 10points

17. XIV. Photos 20points