Tuesday, 5 November 2013

Year Five test the properties of materials

How much will this bend?
How waterproof is this?
How much light does this reflect?
Does this conduct heat?
How strong is this 
Have we inspired another materials scientist? 


Saturday, 2 November 2013

All the airships


If you go down to the sports hall today

You're sure of a big surprise. 
This isn't a crisp packet left over from the teddy bears' picnic
Can you see what it is yet?
Any more guesses?
This is a blimp
It is designed for the egg lifting competition which is part of the Airship Association Model Regatta which is being held here at Brambletye. 
Here's another one
This is a more traditional design for the speed and manoeuvrability competition
Controlled by servos on the fins and driven by propellers. 
Some blimps and one rigid airship
Get down here and see the competition starting very soon