AVIATION: PHYSICS: AERODYNAMICS: ENGINEERING: CREATIVITY: IMAGINATION

AVIATION: PHYSICS: AERODYNAMICS: ENGINEERING: CREATIVITY: IMAGINATION

This AVIATION: PHYSICS: AERODYNAMICS: ENGINEERING: CREATIVITY: IMAGINATION is an independent research assignment. It contains a diversity of topics and activities. Use it in lieu of an assessment. Use it for an extra-credit activity. Use it during a time of pandemic challenges, to keep the learning active, and enriching. It can be graded A, B, C, or D depending upon completeness, accuracy, evidence of research, and effort.

This AVIATION: PHYSICS: AERODYNAMICS: ENGINEERING: CREATIVITY: IMAGINATION resource is perfect for an alternate assessment or engaging learning research! The topics include:

1 Terminology

2 History Tidbits

3 Just what is a VTOL aircraft? Aircraft types using VTOL technology

4 Essay#1 : Defining the basic concepts

5 Essay #2 Why commercial aircraft industry says no to VTOL: Is it

economic / financial?

6 Research & Respond #1 : What is an eVtol?

7 Advantage: Why are VTOLS good in rough terrain?

8 What are the downsides or difficulties with VTOL aircraft?

9 Art Activity #1: Draw/ sketch the following 2 aircraft:

Gyrocopter & Tiltorotor. Color them in. Use the internet for a likeness

of each one.

9A Art Activity #2: Draw a likeness of the F-35B aircraft, which has

VTOL capabilities Color it in. Use the internet for likeness.

9B Art Activity #3: Design a VTOL aircraft: Put your own touches in the

drawing! Use your imagination!

10 Word Search: VTOL fuel sources

11 Word Jumble Activity

12 Answer key: Word Jumble Activity

13 Quiz: Knowledge of VTOL Aircraft & Aviation

14 Answer key: Quiz/ VTOL Aircraft & Aviation

15 Essay# 3: Briefly expound: Why don’t we make disc shaped aircraft?

Why hasn’t the design of the commercial airplane changed much in

last 45 years? What are the problems/challenges designing a circular

aircraft? Might they be developed in the future? Can you imagine a

circular saucer commercial craft?

16 Self-reflection: Would you consider becoming a pilot or air-craft

designer? Aviation Engineer?

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