Potato Launcher Cannon Project

DanEvans

New member
Inspired by the Backyard Scientist’s potato launcher glider, I’m working on writing up a project guide for my nephews (whom are only 8 and 9 years old) so that we can make a glider ourselves. I will be tasking them to do some basic research for glider designs, and want them to learn as much as possible about aerodynamics, glider/plane designs, etc. Are there any good online resources that discusses aerofoil, fin, and elevator basics and designs, that would be appropriate for kids? Or any other resources that would be appropriate/applicable for this kind of project?
Here’s The Backyard Scientist’s Glider Video for reference if you aren’t familiar with it already.