BALIUAG UNIVERSITY

ENGINEERING CONTROL LABORATORY 1

ACTIVITY # 6

TITLE: “Mastering the Art of Paper Plane Design: A

Journey from Fold to Flight"

GROUP NO. 1
MEMBERS:
BANDIOLA, JOMAILA
DE LEON, GEORGE ALLAN
JAEYA, CHRISTIAN JEANNIE HOPE
MATIAS, CRIS ANGELO
RIVERA, JOHN ANDREI
SANTOS, CARL JERALD
VILLASFIR, FAITH ANGELA

SEPTEMBER 04, 2024

AVERAGE DISTANCE TRAVEL
CARL ANDREI ANGELO
Plane Distance Travel Plane Distance Travel Plane Distance Travel
1 800 1 295 1 400
2 466 2 700 2 920
3 967 3 550 3 800
4 867 4 900 4 740
5 700 5 430 5 670

CJ GEORGE
Plane Distance Travel Plane Distance Travel
1 390 1 260
2 800 2 800
3 1200 3 600
4 640 4 630
5 500 5 800
Possible causes of why different planes have different performances.
• Variations in wing shape
• Throwing Technique
• improper balancing can cause a plane to tilt
• Variations in wing size
• The angle of the wings
• Uneven weight distribution
• The angle, force, and direction with which the plane is launched
• The type of paper or material affects the plane's performance
• Accurate folds
• Changes in wing pitch and ailerons

List some suggestions on how to make an improved paper plane.

• Adjust Wing Angles to improve stability.
• Wings that are slightly tilted upwards can enhance glide performance.
• Test different wing shapes, such as wider wings for more lift or narrower wings for
increased speed.
• Experiment with different designs and folding techniques.
• Choose paper that is both lightweight and durable.
• Add small flaps or rudders to the wings or tail to adjust the plane’s flight path and
enhance control.
• Make sure all folds are accurate and symmetrical.
• Ensure that the plane is evenly balanced.
• Practice launching the plane with consistent force and angle.
DESIGN
DATA RECORD OF 5 NEW PLANE
CARL
PLANE DISTANCE TRAVEL AVERAGE ALTITUDE PEAK ALTITUDE AVERAGE # OF ROLLING AVERAGE # OF YAW
1 800 800 487.63 1.33 2
2 466 700 457.2 1.33 2.33
3 967 900 487.68 1.66 1
4 867 800 426.72 1.33 0.66
5 700 800 487.68 4 2.66

ANDREI
PLANE DISTANCE TRAVEL AVERAGE ALTITUDE PEAK ALTITUDE AVERAGE # OF ROLLING AVERAGE # OF YAW
1 295 966 365.76 0 0
2 700 633 518.16 0 0
3 550 700 396.24 1 0
4 900 566 274.32 0 0
5 430 699 243.84 1 0

ANGELO
PLANE DISTANCE TRAVEL AVERAGE ALTITUDE PEAK ALTITUDE AVERAGE # OF ROLLING AVERAGE # OF YAW
1 400 700 457.2 3 2.2
2 920 400 487.68 4 2.4
3 800 800 243.84 7 3
4 740 600 91.44 2.4 4
5 670 600 243.84 3.2 2.7

CJ
PLANE DISTANCE TRAVEL AVERAGE ALTITUDE PEAK ALTITUDE AVERAGE # OF ROLLING AVERAGE # OF YAW
1 390 400 457.2 3 2.3
2 800 800 457.2 4 1
3 1200 1000 426.72 5 2
4 640 700 396.24 2 2
5 500 700 426.72 4 4.2

GEORGE
PLANE DISTANCE TRAVEL AVERAGE ALTITUDE PEAK ALTITUDE AVERAGE # OF ROLLING AVERAGE # OF YAW
1 260 900 457.2 3 2.3
2 800 800 426.72 4 1
3 600 700 457.2 7 2
4 630 1000 426.72 2.4 2
5 800 600 304.8 3.2 1
AVERAGE DISTANCE OF 5 NEW PAPER PLANE

AVRAGE DISTANCE
PLANE NAME DISTANCE TRAVEL DISTANCE TRAVEL DISTANCE TRAVEL DISTANCE TRAVEL DISTANCE TRAVEL
1 CARL 800 295 400 390 260
2 ANDREI 466 700 920 800 800
3 ANGELO 967 550 800 1200 600
4 CJ 867 900 740 640 630
5 GEORGE 700 430 670 500 800

AVERAGE DISTANCE TRAVEL

1400

1200

1000
CENTIMETER

CARL
800
ANDREI
600
ANGELO
400 CJ
GEORGE
200

0
1 2 3 4 5
DISTANCE
DISCUSSION
In the laboratory, we observed that the first five paper planes flew a shorter distance

compared to the second five planes that we create earlier. This suggests that the design or folding

technique used for the second set have been more aerodynamic or better balanced. However,

when we compared the data from the first plane in each set, the second plane consistently flew

farther than the first. This indicates that the second group of planes performed better overall,

individual plane performance can vary based on small differences in design or technique. The

data clearly shows that even slight changes in the way a paper plane is made can significantly

impact its flight distance.