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Title: I need ideas
Post by: dgman on March 22, 2011, 11:03:12 pm

Our woodworking club has a bimonthly challenge. the next challenge is to build something out of wood that can fly. We meet in a middle school multipurpose room, and our project must be demonstrated at the meeting. Any ideas?

Title: Re: I need ideas
Post by: BilltheDiver on March 23, 2011, 12:06:33 am

I have made boomerangs that flew pretty well.  Would that work?

Title: Re: I need ideas
Post by: dgman on March 23, 2011, 12:15:48 am

Bill, Sounds good, but I'd hate to throw a boomerang in a room full of old woodworkers! :o

Title: Re: I need ideas
Post by: cherie on March 23, 2011, 04:18:02 am

What could be more fun that watching some light weighted air planes fly around?  Or those whirly things that you rubbed in your hands to get them to spin and go into the air?  )I hope someone knows what I am talking about.)

Title: Re: I need ideas
Post by: Gabby on March 23, 2011, 04:19:40 am

Dgman
There are quite a few glider model plans on the internet, a simple google search should give you more than you need.  
Like this,

http://search.yahoo.com/search?fr=yhs-avg&type=yahoo_avg_hs2-tb-web_us&p=Free+Model+glider+Plan+Downloads

 If that isn't what you're looking for modify the search any way you want, I didn't specify wood in my search. I chose gliders as you don't need a power source, and they wouldn't cause serious injury if someone were struck by it. Many are only a few grams in weight.
Keep in mind though you will be building with Balsa, everything else will be too heavy. There are also many hobby stores on line that handle it. I remember the cheap old model kits with their soft flimsy stuff, better grade than that is available.
I hope this helps, good luck,
Gabby

Title: Re: I need ideas
Post by: wardch on March 23, 2011, 07:52:13 am

Cherie.  You mean like this?   http://www.ourgreenhouse.com/Wooden_Toy_Propeller_Old_Fashioned_toys_p/hf%20-%20prop.htm

Title: Re: I need ideas
Post by: julief on March 23, 2011, 07:59:45 am

The plan maker of the first clock that Malc did, had a free download of a gear do-hickey that launched a propeller.  It was really cool.  I am in Dallas watching my grandson right now or i would send you the link.  But I'm pretty sure it was from the website that Malc posted on the plans to his first clock.

Title: Re: I need ideas
Post by: Chachi on March 23, 2011, 08:40:16 am

Hey DG how about this looks easy enough and it flys, well in a way it does anyways but for an enclosed room it would work...

http://www.runnerduck.com/flying_duck.htm

Title: Re: I need ideas
Post by: mrsn on March 23, 2011, 09:10:34 am

can you do a scrolled picture of a butterfly, bird or insect? They fly....

Title: Re: I need ideas
Post by: BilltheDiver on March 23, 2011, 09:48:08 am

OK, going out on a limb here, but how about a very lightweight model of a house lifted by a bunch of helium filled balloons (as in the cartoon movie "UP!".  Even if it didn't win anything it would still be an attention getter!  You can get the balloons at a party store.

Title: Re: I need ideas
Post by: cherie on March 23, 2011, 10:05:58 am

Chris, yes...that is exactly what I was talking about.  Thanks.

Title: Re: I need ideas
Post by: Gabby on March 24, 2011, 03:11:41 am

Quote from: Chachi on March 23, 2011, 08:40:16 am

Hey DG how about this looks easy enough and it flys, well in a way it does anyways but for an enclosed room it would work...

http://www.runnerduck.com/flying_duck.htm

Hey Chachi, I've been a subscriber to Runnerduck for years, they are distant neighbors in WA and enjoy (?)
much the same weather and seasons. Ken is a nice fellow and I have corresponded with him numerous times.
I'm afraid that duck doesn't really qualify as "flying" but only appears to fly.
Gabby

Title: Re: I need ideas
Post by: Bill P on March 24, 2011, 08:00:42 am

I love Bill the Diver's idea!

Bill

Title: Re: I need ideas
Post by: crusty59 on March 24, 2011, 01:15:18 pm

I have one for you. I am actually working on this right now. It is a fun project. You can find it here http://www.woodentimes.com/taketombo.html

Title: Re: I need ideas
Post by: dgman on March 25, 2011, 08:53:11 pm

Quote from: crusty59 on March 24, 2011, 01:15:18 pm

I have one for you. I am actually working on this right now. It is a fun project. You can find it here http://www.woodentimes.com/taketombo.html

Thanks Crusty! I actually have a plan for a simpler one that I forgot I had!
Thanks everyone for all you help! I will post a pic when it's done.

Title: Re: I need ideas
Post by: tux_linux on March 26, 2011, 05:19:01 pm

http://www.woodentimes.com/taketombo.html  - that's also a "flying thing".

Maybe you can interpret the "flying" in a creative way? does flying mean you have to throw it? or could it also be something "floating"? You could use magnets on this.

how about a "flying V guitar" ?

Flying Butterfly (rubber band) @ instructables.com (http://www.instructables.com/id/RubberBand-Flying-Paper-Butterfly/) you could use veneer on this one.

regards
Torsten

Title: Re: I need ideas
Post by: Gabby on April 02, 2011, 02:57:24 am

So what did you finally decide on DG?
Gabby

Title: Re: I need ideas
Post by: dgman on April 02, 2011, 11:56:36 am

Gabby, This is what I decided on. It is allot easier than the one with gears. I will be starting on it this weekend. http://www.scrollsawer.com/forum/off-topic/32340.htm
There is a pdf file next to the pictures.

Title: Re: I need ideas
Post by: Gabby on April 03, 2011, 04:37:51 am

That'll fly! Pun intended.
Good choice Dan.
gabby