COVID-FLYER

by evan.brooks in Craft > Paper

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COVID-FLYER

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This project creates a fun, multicolored, foam flying device.

Supplies

For this project you will need a propeller, craft foam, a ruler, scissors, and a hot glue gun.

Body

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The first step is to cut out three pieces with the dimensions provided.

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Body

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After cutting out three pieces, you will glue them together as pictured.

Body

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Next, cut 0.5 inch off of the side that does not have the fin.

Body

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Next, cut two strips that are 0.5 inch by 18 inches.

Body

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Glue one of the strips to the three pieces as pictured, creating a pocket for the propeller.

Body

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Glue the propeller into place.

Body

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Glue the remaining strip to the body, then tie the rubber band around the body. Be certain the band does not have any slack in it so that when wound up the propeller functions.

Wings

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Trace two of the airfoils onto the foam then cut them out.

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Wings

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Glue the airfoils to a piece of 18 inch wide foam.

Wings

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Wrap the foam around and continue to glue.

Wings

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Cut off the remaining foam.

Wings

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Find the center of the wings, then cut a slit wide enough to fit the body as shown.

Finished Plane

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Find the center of gravity of the body, then glue the wings on there as pictured.

Finished Plane

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FOAM PLANE

Now you have a finished plane that is ready to fly!