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Tennessee Science Olympiad 2014

Tennessee Science Olympiad 2014. Helicopters (Division B). Science Olympiad Coaches Workshop University of Tennessee October 12, 2013 Betsy White (bwhite6@utk.edu). Terminology. Motor - rubber band (thick vs. thin) Must be removable for inspection May be lubricated

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Tennessee Science Olympiad 2014

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  1. Tennessee Science Olympiad 2014 Helicopters (Division B) Science Olympiad Coaches Workshop University of Tennessee October 12, 2013 Betsy White (bwhite6@utk.edu)

  2. Terminology • Motor- rubber band (thick vs. thin) • Must be removable for inspection • May be lubricated • Motor stick- “body” of the helicopter; anchors rubber band • Rotors- rotating surfaces (propellers) • Max of 3 • Max diameter of 30.0cm • Must be home-made • Rotor shaft- wire connecting moving rotor to rubber band • Rotor thrust bearing- holds wire allowing it to freely rotate Helicopter 2014

  3. Common designs One moving rotor, one fixed rotor Two moving rotors Motor Stick options: • Single motor stick • Use clay to balance • Double motor stick • Hollow tube Helicopter 2014

  4. Rules/Specifications • Must weigh at least 3 grams (without rubber band) • Kits are ok, but no pre-built parts • No commercially available propellers • Balsa wood disc ( ≥ dime) on the tip • Rotors: • Home-made, max of 3, max diameter of 30cm 25cm • No max on # of blades or their width (chord) • Single-bladed rotor: max radius less than 15.0cm • Motors must be rubber, removable • inspected but are not weighed • Labeled with team name • Flight logs Helicopter 2014

  5. Flight logs Six parameters for at least 10 flights prior to competition • Required data parameters for each flight: • Flight time • Number of turns in motor before liftoff • Motor size (length) before windup • Some suggested parameters are: (pick 3 or add your own) • Torque at launch • Number of turns remaining after helicopter lands • Estimated peak flight height • Variance from starting point (how far your helicopter drifted) • Don’t forget to label with team name Helicopter 2014

  6. General Tips • Lightweight but sturdy • Practice launching • Don’t do practice flights outside (use school gym) • Winder 10:1 or 15:1 preferred • O-ring to aid in transferring motor from winder • Fast-drying glue: • Ambroidcement (easily softened with acetone) • Duco cement • CA glue (cyanoacrylate) – super glue • Bearings (i.e. teflon washers) • Good rubber (optional lubricant) – store in ziploc bag • Good balsa wood (not warped) Helicopter 2014

  7. Competition BONUS: 10% bonus on flight time for every single-bladed rotor assembly (max 3) • 8 minute “Flight period” • Only 2 official flights using 1 or 2 helicopters • all flights official unless otherwise declared before launch • No extra time for repair/recovery • Only the better flight (out of the 2) will be scored. • Second is tie-breaker Penalties Helicopter 2014

  8. Materials/Resources • Science Olympiad Student Center • http://scioly.org/wiki/index.php/Helicopters • Endurance Flying Helicopter Models for Science Olympiad:Parlor Copter Helicopter Kit • http://loewenton.org/G1/science_olympiad/balsa-model-helicopter-kits.htm • A lot of good information on building, not just for buying materials • Uses outdated specifications • YouTube Helicopter 2014

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