This lab will give you an idea of what controls the movement of an aircraft using the concepts presented in the pre-lab. We will start by gathering materials and making our hypotheses of how wings and tails can control the movement of an airplane in model or full-scale flight. Materials: Balsa wood glider String Scotch tape Hobby or dissecting knife Fan-capable of low speed .

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