https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IJSjK7N6sxg&feature=related
this is a video of a much more simple plan.i choose this video because i want aease design so i can put the parts together. the video actualy has the plane that i wanted to make witch is a biplane.
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
1st plane video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DTjxcdWf-18
this video is about a F16 witch is very fast plane that is us by the army for war or testing perpesis too.
i choose this video because is like a great way for me to understand the shape and cut that are going to used in the plane. the plane F16 has some of the same cut that i will be using for my biplane that why i choose to post up this video so people can bass the design on it.
this video is about a F16 witch is very fast plane that is us by the army for war or testing perpesis too.
i choose this video because is like a great way for me to understand the shape and cut that are going to used in the plane. the plane F16 has some of the same cut that i will be using for my biplane that why i choose to post up this video so people can bass the design on it.
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Hovercraft research Questions
1. What is a hovercraft?
- A vehicle that can travel above land or water using compressed air etc.
2. Explain the operation of several types of hovercraft designs and the advantages of each.
Skirts let the hovercraft to go through obstacles. The hovercraft can pass larger obstacles if the skirt is made higher, but if it's too tall, it can deflate.
- Bag skirt - covers the hovercraft's perimeter.
- Segmented skirt - has different segments that press together when they are inflated.
- Juppe skirt - bases are attached to the bottom of the hovercraft.
- This is the three types of skirts.
3. Where and why are hovercraft used?
- Hovercraft can be used for fun or sport. They also allow you to fly over land and water, and can allow you to reach areas that normally aren't possible with normal cars. Hovercrafts are also more safe and efficient than regular boats
4. What are the alternatives to hovercraft and where are they used?
- Boats and trains are alternatives to hovercraft. They are used to move people around or for boats. They can be used for travel or rescue transportation too.
5. What is the history of hovercraft design and applications?
- The design for today's hovercraft comes from Sir Christopher Cockerel, who built a hovercraft with a cat food can, coffee can, and kitchen scales. It has been used for rescue operations, transporting troops and passengers over the years
6. What are some of the most recent hovercraft developments?
- A hovercraft creation is one who’s is from
New Zealand
7. A published article of a recent event concerning hovercraft.
8. What is the environmental impact of hovercraft?
- Hovercraft have nearly little or no effect on the environment. In comparison to normal vehicles such as boats and cars, it is much more fuel efficient, and it doesn't create as much pollution as others do. The pressure that hovercraft uses doesn't damage the environment at all
9. How have hovercraft impacted society?
- Hovercraft have become more of an alternative use for vehicle choice. It is shown to be more efficient and safe to use than boats. It has also gained other uses, such as being used to transport people or rescue them.
10. Who: Individual/Organization who has made a significant contribution to the Hovercraft field.
- World Hovercraft Organization
11. What: Biographical information (date of birth, family background, education, etc.)
- Non-profit hovercraft organization that was created in 2003. Founded by Chris Fitzgerald.
12. When: Years idea, product, or process was first used.
- Founded in 2003, running through 2011 and onwards.
13. Where: Location of center of work (this should include the country, state or province, and city).
14. Why: Reasons for developing the idea, product, or process.
- The World Hovercraft Organization's purpose is to provide more information and resources in the hovercraft world. It also represents and sponsors other hovercraft organizations.
15. How: Describe working conditions and obstacles that had to be overcome.
- There aren't really obstacles that the company had to overcome, it is a nonprofit organization, and it has its own magazine about hovercraft.
16. Money: Did the individual or organization profit from the ideas?
- The organization is nonprofit.
17. Impact: What other events occurred as a result?
- The organization has a created a magazine called Hover World Insider, that gives updates and news about the hovercraft world.
BY; Francisco Ordaz
Thursday, January 20, 2011
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