Students learn the basics of flight through hands-on activities
The class Introduction to Aeronautics and Astronautics, led by Ken Hara, assistant professor of aeronautics and astronautics, introduces the basics of this field through applied physics, hands-on activities and real-world examples.
During one special day in spring quarter, 20 teams of students assembled atop the steps of the Hugh Hildreth Skilling Building to flight-test balsa woods gliders that they designed and built from scratch. Sonia Travaglini, the skilling and learning specialist in aeronautics & astronautics engineering, assisted the students with their glider construction and, along with Hara, served as judge for the competition.
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Teams of students flight-test balsa woods gliders that they designed and built from scratch. Photos by Andrew Brodhead. Click on any photo to start the gallery.
