Airplanes have evolved over hundreds of years from simple flying machines to complex feats of engineering that can accomplish a wide variety of tasks. Though not utilized during his lifetime, da Vinci’s helicopter and ornithopter designs were used as sources of inspiration for later machines once his accomplishments were publicized in the 1800s.

In the late 1700s and early 1800s, both lighter than air and heavier than air machines were designed, but the lighter-than-air machines, or gliders, were most prevalent. The Wright brothers successfully expanded on the glider design in the early 1900s and conducted the first manned and powered flight, which helped to usher in the modern aviation industry.

For this contest, students will be tasked with designing and building an aerodynamic paper airplane!

• Airplanes will be judged by distance traveled
• Students must use paper provided at the event
  
• Each participant will be given 2 pieces of paper (8 1/2 x 11), only one may be used for the contest.
  • Scissors will be provided
  • paper can be cut as needed, however, no tape or glue will be allowed for adding paper back onto the plane.
• Prizes will be awarded based on age groups (7-10) (11 - 14) (15 - 18) at the end of each competition
  
• Students 6 and under may participate with parental help but will not be included in competition
• Pre-registration is highly recommended!

What do the Winners Win?

1st Prize: Trophy & 1 free class
2nd Prize: 2nd Place Medal & 50% off a class
3rd Prize: 3rd Place Medal & 50% off a class