The Main Event
First Flight
Preparation
100

Main Goal of the Helicopter Event.

Create a free-flying helicopter that achieves maximum time in the air.

100

First person/people to take flight.

The Wright Brothers

100

Society centered around the Helicopter event.

National Free Flight Society

200

How does the helicopter take flight?

Winded Rubber Bands

200

What year did the first flight happen?

1903

200

One of the best note-taking methods in the US.

Cornell Notes

300

Name the recommended wood for the helicopter

balsa wood

300

What was the name of the first flying aircraft?

The Wright Flyer

300

What Science Olympiad Event Category does the Helicopter event fall in?

Technology and Engineering Design

400

Name the 4 forces of flight.

drag, lift, thrust, and weight

400

How long was the first flight for, and how many feet did it travel?

12 seconds, 180 feet

400

Name the 5 phases for preparing for the event in order.

Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate, Evaluate

500

What is a type of Science Oly. Helicopter that has 2 rotors: 1 on top and 1 on bottom?

Coaxial Helicopter

500

What was the Wright Brother's Job when they first discovered the idea of flight?

Bicycle Sales and Repair Shop

500

True/False: You can use more than 1 helicopters.

True, up to 2