Science Olympiad Resources
NFFS is collecting available resources, as well as developing new resources specific to the Science Olympiad Experience. Check back often, especially on our YouTube Channel, as we continue to add content.
Online Help
- NFFS YouTube Channel SO Playlists
- Scioly Forum (Ask questions, discuss problems, connect with students and coaches (https://scioly.org/forums/viewforum.php?f=283)
- Hip Pocket Aeronautics (forum for coaches and mentors, plans repository) (https://www.hippocketaeronautics.com/hpa_forum/index.php?board=33.0)
Science Olympiad
- Web Site (https://www.soinc.org/)
- SO Wright Stuff (https://www.soinc.org/wright-stuff-c)
- SO Electric Wright Stuff (https://www.soinc.org/electric-wright-stuff-b)
Planes and Guides (Planes may be from different SO years, and may need adjustment to current rules)
- Double Whammy by Chuck Markos (2009) (https://freeflight.org/join-learn-fly/beginners-corner/whammyseries/)
- A guide to SO planes by Chuck Markos (Excellent starting material) (https://freeflight.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/2009ScienceOlympiadManual.pdf)
- A basic SO plane plan (Chuck Markos) (https://freeflight.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/ScienceOlympiadPlans.pdf)
- A guide to SO flying events by Jeff Englert(https://freeflight.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/TipsByJeffEnglert.pdf)
Sources
- Kits
- Ward Scientific (a basic kit including a plan, wood, covering, tools) (https://www.wardsci.com/cms/custom_kits_science_olympiad)
- Freedom Flight Models (advanced kits with excellent build manual, plus many materials including cut rubber) (https://www.freedomflightmodels.com/)
- J&H Aerospace (Excellent kits, manuals, and online videos. Many parts and tools as well) (https://jhaerospace.com/)
- Laser Cut Planes (Simple build, interlocking assembly) (https://lasercutplanes.com/)
- Guru Engineering Tech (Planes from a winning coach) (https://www.guruengineeringtech.com/)
- Tools, Rubber, etc.
- Indoor Free Flight Supply (basic and advanced tools for building and flying, rubber) (https://www.indoorffsupply.com/)
- FAI Model Supply (stock rubber sizes in bulk, Ikara props, other parts) (https://www.faimodelsupply.com/)
- Indoor Specialties (Tools, prop hangers, covering. Currently closed for Covid, check back often) (https://www.indoorspecialties.com/)
Documents