GLIDER / LOGO / COLOUR SCHEME PROJECT V. Ryan © 2007-2021 |
You are to design the colour scheme for a 'card' glider. The colour scheme will include logos and symbols to reflect a variety of themes. The basic shape and form of the glider is seen below. The important parts of a glider have been labelled as they all have very important functions when a glider is in flight. These are also explained below. |
THRUST - The power required to allow lift off of the glider and to maintain flight. An engine and propellers normally provide thrust. |
DRAG - Resistance is produced as air passes over the surfaces of the glider / aircraft. This slows down the glider / aircraft. |
GRAVITY - The earths natural downwards force. Thrust counters the effects of gravity |
LIFT - Is created by the shape of the wing. The wing is designed to force the glider / aircraft upwards as the air flows on the top and bottom surfaces. |
RUDDER - Controls the movement of the glider from left to right. |
AILERONS - allow the glider to turn faster than just using the rudder |
WINGS and TAIL PLANE - These stabilise the glider. In a powered aircraft the wings also contain the fuel tanks. |
COCKPIT - The pilot sits in this area controlling the instruments that allow stable flight. |
QUESTIONS: 1. Complete the
diagram by adding all the labels to the glider drawn below. |
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