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Paper Airplane Challenge Instruction

Name: __________________________

Date: _____________________

Paper Airplane Challenge

Your goal is to design a paper airplane using AutoCAD that will fly the farthest distance. You will create

your design using lines, arcs, text and dimensions. Your plane must be created out of a single, standard

8.5in x 11in piece of copy paper.

Be as original as you like, but here is the kicker; a partner will build an assemble your airplane from only

the directions that you provide. Your partner will only be given a blank piece of paper to build your

airplane from and your instructions.. Your partner may not ask any questions while building the airplane

and will be timed to see how long it takes them to build your airplane.

The planes will be launched by hand on level ground. The paper airplane will be flown either out on the

school field or in the Auto shop (weather depending). The team with the combined distance and

shortest amount of fabrication time is the winner.

Your plans must include:

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Must show the unfolded airplane in the Layout/Paper Space using a viewport

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Dimensions

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Scale (ex: 1:1, 1:2, 1:4) - use a common scale that is easy to use.

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Cut lines (solid lines)

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Fold lines (hidden/dashed lines)

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Instructions (Text)

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Title block with name, date, school, project, scale, block and student number

Plane:

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Made from a single sheet of 8.5in x 11in piece of copy paper.

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Must be fully constructed by a partner by only using the plans provided by the designer.

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Cutting, folding, bending or any other forming technique is allowed to be done to the paper to

create the airplane.

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String, tape, paperclips are allowed, but must be provided by the designer.

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Any other items must be approved by the instructor.

Paper Airplane Challenge Instruction