A small aeroplane driven by a propeller, which is powered by a small electric motor. The airplane is suspended from an overhead point and flies in a circle.

 The CAPTIVE AEROPLANE WITH THE LOT is a very simple model to construct. This has a lot of scope for combining two different areas of study: technology and art (with a bit of woodwork thrown in!).

The aeroplane is a simple model to make and includes a bamboo stick for the fuselage and HIPS (High Impact Styrene) that can be cut with a pair of scissors to construct the wings and tail section, fishing line and a snap swivel.  This is a no-solder version which has a motor and switch with wires pre-soldered to them, with twist-on connectors to join the wires. 

 Suitable for Home Education setting, hobbyists, junior secondary and senior primary school students.

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