Thursday, August 18, 2011

Bibliography

Website:
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EHow. "How to Build RC Airplanes | EHow.com." EHow | How to Videos, Articles & More - Trusted Advice for the Curious Life | EHow.com. Ehow, 1999. Web. 18 Aug. 2011. http://www.ehow.com/how_2041691_build-rc-airplanes.html.
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Baer, Carl. "Learn How To Build RC Planes." Learn How To Build RC Planes Today! 2010. Web. 18 Aug. 2011. http://howtomakercairplanes.com/.
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Staley, Chip. "RC Plane Parts." RC Plane Parts. 4 Nov. 2010. Web. 18 Aug. 2011. <http://ezinearticles.com/?RC-Plane-Parts---Heres-All-You-Need-to-Know-to-Get-Started&id=5327779>.

Book:
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Baer, Carl. The Beginner's Guide To Flying RC Airplanes. The Beginner's Guide To Flying RC Airplanes. Carl Baer, 2010. Web. 18 Aug. 2011. http://www.rc-airplane-world.com/beginners-guide-to-flying-rc-airplanes.html.
Video:
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"How to Build a Great Homemade RC Airplane Really Cheap - YouTube." YouTube - Broadcast Yourself. Web. 18 Aug. 2011. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BKUj6oGyqO4.

Interview/Expert Source:
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Britten, B. (September 20, 2011) Help with the IMovie concept of the project. 

Getting Things Organized, and Starting The Plane

Today I went to BC Shavers to get some materials for my RC Plane. I had some help from my parents, as well as some books from the library. I need to make some more time to assemble all the parts of the project, but I am on my way to being there. I shold be able to finish half of the work needed to make the plane by next week. I will start the written statement when the building is done, and I will keep recording what I do in my journal, as well as changed plans, or things that take me off track, or obstruct my work. I will try to finish the written statement before the deadline by a week, so I can do my IMovie work to make a movie of how to make an RC Plane. I my plans dont work out, and my time is short, I will have to do the IMovie project part a little bit earlier, and save more time at school to go to the lab during lunch or after school to finish that portion of the project on time. But, I realized that getting a new kit and assembling it, as well as buying all the parts will take too long, and will waste too much time, when I could just easily get a model, and learn how it is all built. Building a new plane would also cost 400-500 dollars, so it is too expensive for me. But, I found a way to fix my problem by just getting a model, and explaining the steps to build it, including a movie. Also, I am having trouble fitting all my steps in my schedule, so I am shortening things up, and finding more time, as well as starting the Written Statement soon.

Friday, August 12, 2011

Getting The Parts and Working on The Project

Today, I got all the parts to build my RC Plane, and I read the manuel, and understand how to build it well. I have gotten help from adults for things like electrical wires, but I realized that I didnt have enough time to do my project, so I changed some plans, and got some parts premade. To make the Plane, there is many complicated things, such as putting the electrical wires in the right spot, and many other little details that need to be stressed on. But, I have understood my job, and have started to create my project, and will finish it in a couple of days, after I get all the parts set up. Most of it is done, and I will finish it when I get all the parts, and get more help from adults to make the Plane, and for this, I need more time, so I will try to free up my schedule, and focus more on what I have to do with my project. When I am finally done with my creation, I will completely understand the instructions, and make a poster, or a video based on my work, and understanding for other peoples future learning. But I am not yet on that stage until I finish the Plane, which should not take long, since the parts are almost all gathered, and I understand the manuel, and I already have my parents'help on some things. So far, I am on a good start to my actual creation. After a long break from work, I am on a good path to completion, and setting up more time for work on the project.