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Aeromodel Guidelines
SAEINDIA SAE

Student Convention
Welcome to Aero-modeling using Paper Wings!
Paper Airplane models for college students!

Enjoy Learn and align with Curriculum

September 2008

Paper Wings Guidelines

This may look ridiculous and appear to be a child’s play. As you use the kit and build your first plane, you will realize that it is not all that simple. Soon you will learn to make the plane to fly and discover the joy of flying. In the process you will learn the nuances of flying intuitively. This document will provide you with the essential hints to make the planes and fly them. Follow the guidelines and experience the joy of flying. At the divisional level, you will be expected to design your own Paper Wing plane. In the finals you will be expected to fly a radio controlled plan and conduct a reverse-engineering. Successful fabrication and flying of Paper Wings at this level will form a strong basis for higher level competitions as explained above.

Contents
1. Assembly Instructions
Tools and materials Airplane parts Cutting out the parts Gluing Finishing touches

page 2

2. Flight Instructions
Test flight Achieving altitude How to catch rising air currents Repairs Storage Enjoy displaying your airplanes Transporting your plane safely

page 7

3. Introduction to Paper Plane Design
How to make your plane fly well How to improve flying performance How to improve stability Elementary design method

page 17

4. How to build Paper Wings
How to assemble the most wings Racer 520 Amelia Racer 521 Jacqueline

page 28

the Challenge Ahead!

Meeting

SAEINDIA Student Activities SAE

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SAEINDIA SAE

Student Convention
1. Assembly Instructions

Enjoy Learn and align with Curriculum

September 2008

Paper Wings Guidelines
Tools and materials Scissors
A pair of scissors that cuts well.

Ruler
Used to fold pieces and make creases accurately

Common ordinary table knife
Used for making the creases in triangular long fuselage

Clips
Approximately 10 clips are required
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