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A small aeroplane is built from plastic or wood. It is driven by a propeller, which is powered by a small electric motor. The aeroplane is suspended from an overhead point and flies in a circle.
The basic CAPTIVE AEROPLANE is a very simple model to construct. This has a lot of scope for combining two different areas of study: technology and art (with a bit of woodwork thrown in!). The aeroplane is a simple model to make. However the components and ideas can be used to make other devices. For example: A flying pig (see if pigs can really fly?)
NOTE: The No-solder version has a motor and switch with wires pre-soldered to them, with twist-on connectors to join the wires.
WHY NOT TRY A WITCH ON A BROOMSTICK FOR HALLOWEEN OR FLYING PIG – SEE THE PROJECT SHEETS PAGE ON OUR WEBSITE.
Soldering Required: No
Hours to Construct: 5 - 7
Components included: Mechanical & Electrical
Level: Introductory
Click here to see our teaching unit Overview for important information relating to the kit including additional requirements.
Prototype illustrated is one of several possible outcomes.
Price per kit:
$7.85 (1 - 49)
$7.65 (50+)
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TECHNOLOGY KIT CONTENTS
Our kits contain all the electrical, electronic and mechanical components needed to build the device (only). The teacher supplies readily available material for wiring, making body parts, etc. – NO BODY PARTS OR WIRES ARE INCLUDED in the kits. Each order includes comprehensive instructions / Teaching Unit.
