Design and performance of a paper airplane

Abstract

There is a problem existing in most engineering curricula in the Philippines at present. The problem is the lack of an engineering subject, which will allow first engineering students to understand what engineering is all about. To solve this problem Engineering 121 was introduced in all engineering curricula in the College of Engineering of Central Philippine University. One of the important components of the curricula is a design contest for all first year students enrolled in this subject. The design component is simple what is important are the students learning what is needed in the undertaking the design process. This paper explains what was done during the design competition in the making of a paper airplane.