Explains what aerodynamic principles and elements of its design enable a helicopter to fly.

Print and cut out the template for the helicopter. Then experiment with adding and subtracting weight, or changing the shape of the copter or the blades to see what makes it fly best.

The Illinois Institute of Technology lets students investigate the aerodynamics of a helicopter, focusing on the variables which effect the lift, thrust, drag, and weight. Students investigate the effects of aerodynamics on a wide board.

Have fun making different kinds of flying vehicles. You will learn how to make a paper airplane, helicopter, rocket, blimp, etc.

This page provides an overview of the history behind one of the greatest engineering innovations of all time:the airplane. There is also a timeline showing its development.

Students can experiment with a home-made helicopter that lets them change the blades to see how real aerodynamics work.

Students can experiment with a home-made helicopter that lets them change the blades to see how real aerodynamics work.

Students can experiment with a home-made helicopter that lets them change the blades to see how real aerodynamics work.