Science Olympiad: Apache24s Rib and Rudder Templates

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12/10/2023: Apache24s design plan, including guides, are posted in the "Files" session of this page.2/1/2024: Happy to see so many downloads. In addition to a2 size, a tiled letter-size plan is also posted. Feel free to PM me if there is any questions I can help with.April, 2024: See other high-flying Apache24s and success stories at the description of:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SmY--Mu-_5Mhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=emrWtIsJYNsINTRO:Created these templates for cutting wing ribs and rudders for my unorthodox indoor airplane design, Apache24s. See flight video below.A few Science Olympiad Flight coaches and me were discussing different ways of creating wing ribs. Laser cutter is not usually accessible to most teams. The soak-n-bend method I depicted in my Apache24s Building guide (link below) is ok but takes time. Since all students have Xacto knife, using these 3d printed templates would be easier for most students.Note the unique see-through alignment slots on these templates. See photo above. Use these slots to accurately align and cut each rib precisely 1/16 wide. (Copyright note! I might patent this feature. :-)Keep your Xacto knife straight and perpendicular to the cutting mat. With practice, you will have very accurate ribs for your Apache24s. Check out my other SO Flight related tools and utilities athttps://www.thingiverse.com/aeromartin/designsFeel free to comment or PM me if you have any questions. Cheers!-AeroMartinFifteen Apache24s flew successfully at SO Flight workshop:https://youtu.be/duHd2XiFhw8