Take this quiz to see how well you understand Construction Materials. Here are some questions for you to research on your own: How would you construct a bigger plane? What construction materials would you use? What methods would you use to build it? Small Plane: 14-15" wingspan 35 g weight Rubber band powered Balsa wood frame Silk or tissue covering Free flight Medium Plane: 60" wingspan Radio control Balsa and plywood construction Combustion or electric power Large Plane: 80" or greater wingspan Radio control Fiberglas construction Combustion power Scale model .

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