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2014

Science Olympiad Legal -

Elastic Launch Glider

This kit builds two gliders.

Wing Span:

11.02 inches |

Wing Area:

30.0 square inches

Average Flying Weight:

6 grams

Build Instructions -

Version 2.0 (revised 09.30.2014)

Build Instructions

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Summary of Contents for Scimon 30

Page 1: ...kit builds two gliders Wing Span 11 02 inches Wing Area 30 0 square inches Average Flying Weight 6 grams Build Instructions Version 2 0 revised 09 30 2014 Build Instructions scimon 30 V2 Build Instruc...

Page 2: ...kit immediately in new and unused condition to the place of purchase THIS PRODUCT IS NOT INTENDED FOR CHILDREN 12 YEARS OF AGE OR YOUNGER WARNING This product may contain chemicals known to the State...

Page 3: ...in its class at all Science Olympiad events contest rules established 2013 If built according to the instructions it will fly very well and meet all of it s design parameters The scimon was designed...

Page 4: ...an be assembled entirely without the aid of hobby knifes pins or abrasives making it ideal for use in instructional environments As such the following items are in fact optional and suited for progres...

Page 5: ...glues used during assembly of the model Bonding the Assembly This product s tabs and notches interlock like a 3D puzzle We strongly suggest that when fitting parts you dry fit use no glue the parts t...

Page 6: ...wing tip will rest against W2 and within the slots at right and left of the W1 wing center section 4 Have a look at the photo for Step 5 and note the future removal of the integrated jig from wing ce...

Page 7: ...tep 2 Step 2 Cont Step 3 Step 5 Step 4 Cont Step 4 Step 3 Cont W1 W1 W1 W2 discard jig W2 W2 W2 W1 W3 W3 W3 W1 Glue along zipper completed wing integrated jig integrated jig wing center section Do not...

Page 8: ...the surface s to be bonded then assemble allow ample time for the glue to dry It may help to pin these parts into place to keep them aligned while the glue dries 8 Remove one each part F2 and F3 sheet...

Page 9: ...eroModel all rights reserved Page 9 Step 6 Step 7 Step 7 Cont Step 8 9 J1 J2 building fixture 1 Bottom View F1 building fixture 1 front trailing edge leading edge F3 opposite side F2 alignment tube F1...

Page 10: ...er bond it to the fuselage Do not glue the alignment fixture to the model If using CA bond parts together If using wood glue lightly coat the surfaces to be bonded then assemble allow ample time for t...

Page 11: ...ed Page 11 Step 12 Cont Right Left V Right Handed Launch W Step 12 V 90 Deg W Step 11 Left Right F1 H V Right Handed Launch RH Step 10 Cont Right Left Right Handed Launch J3 RH Sets Stab Tilt Step 10...

Page 12: ...two inches of the knot 3 Wrap the loop end of the elastic around the dowel and feed through the opening between the dowel and the knotted end of the rubber strip and pull snug Ensure that the knot is...

Page 13: ...d Page 13 Complete Ready to Fly Balance Balance Points Horizon In this example the model is Nose Down Remove a small amount of ballast from nose or add weight to tail Catapult 1 Catapult 2 Catapult 3...

Page 14: ...del up or shove it down Desired result For models setup to launch right handed The model should glide in a lazy left hand turn and land at a near level attitude Left handed setup should produce a lazy...

Page 15: ...nd this will result in the need to build a new scimon glider 2 Launch When setup aimed and released properly your scimon will climb briskly in a tight right hand clockwise corkscrew pattern Vary the a...

Page 16: ...s more subtly affect the aircrafts flying attitude and will often be made to affect flight speed Problem Cause Solution Model loops on full power launch and stalls often in glide Too much incidence de...