Students in Aviation: Journey of Flight recently wrapped up their chapter on the basic principles of flight with a hands-on project that brought those concepts to life.

After learning about the forces and principles that make flight possible, students put their knowledge into practice by designing and building tetrahedral kites. Invented by Alexander Graham Bell, tetrahedral kites are made up of interconnected three-dimensional triangular frames that provide exceptional strength and lift.

The project allowed students to explore concepts including equilibrium, Newton’s laws of motion, geometry, and angles while seeing those principles work together in a real-world application.

By moving from the classroom to a hands-on experience, students were able to reinforce their understanding of the material while developing a deeper appreciation for the science and mathematics behind flight.