User:Afayyaz6843/enes100/AirPlane Float

this link back to project page Airplane_Float/Howard_community_college/fall2011/502_Floaters

Give instructor top 3 project choice list
My first choices were
 * 1
 * Airplane Float
 * 2
 * Model Boat
 * 3
 * Bernoulli Effect

Write problem statement
Design an airplane that floats in the air for a period of time. Use a helium balloon to guide the airplane towards different paths.

Assign Task1
We all were assigned to watch different videos and do some research to come up with the dimensions and design of the airplane we are going to build. I was assigned to bring the wooden sticks that can be used to design the airplane.

Compare actual work done to Task1
Their were disagreements with all the team mates about the materials and design we are going to use for our airplane. But we decided the best design, materials, and dimensions to build the airplane in the class.

Week1 Narrative
Did the research on Youtube and watched a lot of videos for making an airplane. Worked with the materials and have the proppeller and the front wing of the plane almost ready to be used.

Pictures of work done on the project so far.





























Week1 Peer Review
Done, given and gotten suggestions on how to push the project forward

Assign Task2
We are planning do some more research on airplanes. Fill up the wikiversity pages and document everything we have got so far. We are also trying to get the back wing ready if we have time over the weekend, and think about different ways of getting the proppeller to work.

Compare actual work done to Task2
Put the assigned task 2 to work, and even did some extra work as we thought we were going to do. Back wing is also ready, and to be put on the main body of airplane. I also came up with an idea of using rubber band to put the propeller in motion.

Week2 Narrative
Pictures are uploaded in the order of the work is done.I had some differences in the design process of the airplane. I thought it is a good idea to use a smaller diameter wood than 3/4 because it is heavy. It will not let the float for a long time since it is heavy. So we decided to use the wood that was lighter than 3/4. In addition, we are having arguments on building a new propeller or use the one we have already. I think if we have a little bigger propeller it will push the airplane for a longer time. Also workedon putting the porcelain film on the top of the front and back wing.

Week2 Peer Review
Done,e-mail partners to discuss the design of the propeller

Assign Task3
Assigned to put the pictures on Wikiversity of the work we have done so far. Make the presentation to present in the class and answer the questions anybody have about our project. Watch a few videos to get the idea if the plastic propeller is good enough or we have to make a new one.

Compare actual work done to Task3
I thought that the propeller we had was not big enough to push the propeller forward, so i talked to to my partners about the idea. Their were disagreements with my idea, but finally we worked on that idea and built the bigger propeller for the airplane. The work done was similar to as I planned in Task3, and was quite successful to push the project forward with that idea.

Week3 Narrative
Photos are uploaded in the order they were taken. I have helped to put the parts together with the body of the airplane. First, attached the both the wings withe the body of the airplane. I worked on helping my partners design the propeller. helped the team-mates also on how to create the angle for the propeller. I also searched for some metal coils to attach the propeller with the body of the airplane. Finally, i tested the airplane few time. It didnot really worked as i wanted it to be, but trying to work more in next few days to make it work better.

Week3 Peer Review
done working on that and got some response from my partners of the work that i am doing.

Assign Task4
Fill the wikiversity pages. Upload pictures of what has been done so far on the project. Try to get the sketch of the airplane using autodesk123. Research on how to balance the air on the wings of the airplane. Watch some videos to get the idea of how to increase the efficiency of the airplane. Think of some ways to keep the airplane in the air for a longer period of time.

Compare actual work done to Task4
I worked with my team mates to design the new propeller since the one we had was two heavy to be used. I brought up the idea of using styrofoam instead of BBQ sticks because it was a lot lighter in comparison to them. I helped design the propeller at a desired angle and put it together with the body of the airplane.

Week4 Narrative
I worked on finding the new material to design the lighter version of the airplane. I helped design the propeller to put together with the main body of the airplane. Took some pictures and videos to get the documentation for the airplane. Presented the final prototype in front of the class.

Week4 Peer Review
done

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