Key benefits - Makes abstract aerodynamic concepts tangible: visually reveals the processes that produce lift so students grasp theory through observation. - Engages multiple senses to deepen understanding and retention, helping learners understand lessons quickly and correctly. - Ready-to-use classroom instrument that supports demonstrations, experiments, and guided inquiry. How it works - A fan moves air past the model airplane wing. As the wing moves through the airflow, the speed and pressure of the air above and below the wing change. - The instrument demonstrates the pressure difference created by those airflow changes: the air above the wing has lower pressure while the air below the wing has higher pressure, and that pressure difference produces lift. - The result is a clear visual and physical demonstration of lift and gliding effects tied directly to the wing shape and flow behavior. Instrument structure and components - Fan: generates the airflow required for the demonstration. - Model airplane: the primary object for observing lift; removable for staging different lessons. - Transparent cover: encloses the demonstration area so airflow patterns and wing behavior can be observed safely. - Glide rod and glide-rod pressure plate: guide and measure the wing’s response to airflow. - Wooden base: stable mount for the assembled instrument. - Assembly note: except for the model airplane and the glide plate, all other parts are fixed in place. Key attributes - Function: Demonstration and teaching instrument for lift and glide phenomena. - Compatibility: Designed for classroom and lab use; compatible with standard teaching setups and demonstrations. - Materials and build: Includes a fan, transparent cover, glide components, and a wooden base for stable, repeatable demonstrations. - Performance: Provides a consistent, repeatable visual and tactile demonstration of aerodynamic lift and gliding behavior. Practical applications and use scenarios - Classroom demonstration: Use during physics or aerodynamics lessons to move from abstract equations to observable behavior, supporting student questions and group discussion. - Laboratory exercise: Integrate into hands-on lab sessions where students measure and record glide behavior and compare wing effects. - Teacher training or STEM outreach: Use as a demonstration tool for training educators or for outreach events where an intuitive demonstration of flight principles is needed. What you can expect in use - Immediate visual feedback on how wing shape and airflow produce lift. - A safe, contained setup that lets multiple students observe simultaneously. - A durable base and fixed assembly for consistent demonstrations; easy removal and replacement of the model airplane and glide plate for varied experiments. Includes - Fan, model airplane (removable), transparent cover, glide rod, glide-rod pressure plate, wooden base, and fixed mounting for demonstration stability.