Airline stock may not be worth the paper it’s printed on but there’ll be a lot riding on some cardboard, paperboard and linerboard creations April 5. Ten college engineering teams will try to fly hang-glider frames with flying surfaces made of paper from an 80-foot dune near Kitty Hawk. It will be the final phase of Energy Challenge 2003, a national competition held to test the imagination and engineering prowess of students in building full-scale projects out of paper products. It’s also aimed at raising awareness about energy efficiency, recycling and pulp and paper industrial processes. The students will be provided with hang-glider frames to cover and will be judged on the strength, recycle content, aesthetics, novelty of design and moisture resistance of their creations. All the pilots will be trained and certified to U.S. Hang Gliding Association standards. The winning team gets $15,000, second place is worth $10,000 and third prize is $5,000. We just hope it doesn’t rain.
Paper Airplanes Take Flight (We Hope)
Key Takeaways:
- Ten college engineering teams will compete in Energy Challenge 2003, building hang-glider flying surfaces from various paper products.
- The final phase, taking place April 5 near Kitty Hawk, aims to test student engineering prowess and raise awareness about energy efficiency, recycling, and pulp/paper industrial processes.
- Teams' creations will be judged on strength, recycled content, aesthetics, novelty, and moisture resistance, with cash prizes up to $15,000 for the top three.
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