Hands-on Aeromodelling with Balsa Wood and Flight Physics
Discover how students in Classes V to VIII build balsa wood gliders to master lift, drag, thrust, and gravity.
- Balsa wood provides the highest strength-to-weight ratio for youth aeronautics.
- Understanding angle of attack prevents aerodynamic stalls.
1. The Core Forces of Aerodynamics
When students assemble an authentic balsa wood glider, they transform theoretical textbook physics into tangible engineering experience.
- Lift from cambered Clark-Y airfoils
- Center of gravity balancing
Hands-on building makes aerodynamics intuitive.
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What materials are used in Mentora flight lab?
We use laser-cut balsa wood sheets, carbon fiber spars, and precision lead ballast.
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