Balsa Wood Model Glider Project

03 · Introduction

This introductory engineering project focused on designing and building a balsa wood model glider capable of achieving the longest possible flight distance.

Balsa wood was used as the primary structural material. The project explored how wing geometry, body structure, center of gravity, and overall weight affected flight distance and stability.

04 · Project Process

• Created the initial structural sketches

• Constructed the wings, fuselage, and tail using balsa wood

• Adjusted the wing angle and center of gravity

• Conducted multiple flight tests and recorded the results

• Refined the design based on experimental observations

05 · Outcome

The project provided an initial understanding of aerodynamics, weight distribution, and lightweight structural design. It also introduced the fundamental engineering process of designing, building, testing, and iterating a physical prototype.