Which plane wing shape is the most aerodynamic? - Aviation Science Fair Project

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Title: Which plane wing shape is the most aerodynamic?

Subject: Aviation

Grade level: Elementary School - Grades 4-6

Academic Level: Ordinary

Project Type: Experimental

Cost: Low

Awards: 2nd place, Canada Wide Virtual Science Fair (2006)

Affiliation: Canada Wide Virtual Science Fair (VSF)

Year: 2006

Description: With the help of FoilSim (free software), an interactive simulation software developed at the NASA Glenn Research Center, the lift of different planes' wing was calculated. The planes were: F 16, Dornier 228, Cessna Skyline, Piper Super Club and Cessna 185.

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For More Information: Airplane Wing Types, Design, Science & Experiments

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