So I've been asked to step in and assist with some RC builds/drone demos for our local Maker Faire happening next month, and I was thinking I'd put together some planes that could be either chuck gliders or even built into RC planes later.
The Maker Faire wants us to demonstrate some of these builds and help kids build the planes (I have no problem whatsoever with that), and potentially have the kids upgrade later to be able to fly them if they have an interest.
I'm trying to see if I can get our club president in on this, partially as a way to bring in new members (Any kid who can make a plane in 45 min., and then come and FLY it at the field later on? Bonus for membership!), and partially to get kids hooked on the new drug of RC flight. I know there's a lot of parents out there that see RC planes as expensive toys that are going to get wrecked in just a few minutes, but if they can completely rebuild the planes in an hour, using $1-$2 of foam? Wouldn't that be a great way to get kids interested?
My question, though, is - does anyone have any suggestions for small planes that can 1) be built quickly, and 2) be built out of 1 sheet of foamboard?
The Maker Faire wants us to demonstrate some of these builds and help kids build the planes (I have no problem whatsoever with that), and potentially have the kids upgrade later to be able to fly them if they have an interest.
I'm trying to see if I can get our club president in on this, partially as a way to bring in new members (Any kid who can make a plane in 45 min., and then come and FLY it at the field later on? Bonus for membership!), and partially to get kids hooked on the new drug of RC flight. I know there's a lot of parents out there that see RC planes as expensive toys that are going to get wrecked in just a few minutes, but if they can completely rebuild the planes in an hour, using $1-$2 of foam? Wouldn't that be a great way to get kids interested?
My question, though, is - does anyone have any suggestions for small planes that can 1) be built quickly, and 2) be built out of 1 sheet of foamboard?