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✈ Aeromodelling Education Program

Build Your
First Glider!

Hands-on chuck glider workshops where students build and fly their very own aircraft. No experience needed — just curiosity and excitement!

500+
Students
40+
Schools
12m
Best Glide
100%
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✈ About the Program

Why Chuck Gliders?

The perfect way to learn flight science — no engine, no battery, just pure physics. Throw it and watch it soar!

  • Learn Lift, Drag, Thrust & Gravity through hands-on building.
  • Cutting and balancing builds real engineering skills.
  • 🏆Challenges make students think, iterate, and improve.
  • 📚Aligned with STEM curriculum for grades 5–12.
  • 💡Inspires a path into aerospace careers.
WINGSPAN — 28 cm WING NOSE TAIL STEM READY
🎯 Who It's For

Built for Every Dreamer!

Students, schools, labs, camps, NGOs — if you love flight, this program is made for you!

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Students

Grades 5–12. Build, test, and launch your own glider — no experience needed!

Grades 5–12
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Schools

Full curriculum kits for Physics, Design & STEM classes. We bring everything.

Curriculum Ready
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Aeromodelling Labs

Pro kits for clubs, after-school programs, and competitive aeromodelling training.

Lab Grade
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Colleges

Perfect intro to aerodynamics for first-year aerospace engineering students.

Higher Education
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Summer Camps

Design, build, decorate and compete on the same day — kids absolutely love it!

Camp Activity
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NGOs & Govt.

Subsidised kits and facilitator training for rural STEM outreach programs.

Outreach
🛠 The Workshop

Build · Launch · Learn!

Our 3-hour workshop takes students from raw materials to their very first flight!

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Flight Science

Fun 20-min intro to lift, drag, thrust and gravity with cool demos.

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Kit Assembly

Cut, sand and assemble your balsa wood or foam glider step by step.

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Balance & Trim

Find the centre of gravity and fine-tune for the perfect flight.

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First Flight!

Head outside, launch, and feel the magic of aerodynamics!

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Compete!

Distance and duration challenges — iterate and beat your own record!

🎮 Try It!

Fly a Glider Right Now!

Adjust the launch angle and power — see how far your glider flies! Click Launch to throw it. 🚀

📐 Angle: 20°
💪 Power: 65%
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🧠 Quiz Time!

Test Your Flight Knowledge!

5 fun questions about aerodynamics. Can you get a perfect score? ✨

💬 Testimonials

What Students & Teachers Say!

Real words from real fliers — hear their experience!

★★★★★

"I never thought I could build something that actually flies! The workshop was the most fun I've had at school. My glider flew over 8 metres!"

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Arjun Sharma
Student, Grade 8 — DPS Patna
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"Make & Fly transformed our physics class. Students were so engaged — concepts like lift and drag finally clicked when they built and flew their own gliders."

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Mrs. Priya Nair
Physics Teacher — St. Xavier's School
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"The aeromodelling lab kit is fantastic! Our club now runs sessions every week. The instructor training was thorough and the kids are absolutely hooked!"

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Rajesh Kumar
Lab Coordinator — IIT Patna AeroClub
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"We ran the program for 200 rural students in Bihar. The kids had never seen anything like it — watching their gliders fly was pure joy. Incredible impact!"

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Sunita Devi
Program Director — Pratham Foundation
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"Hands down the best activity at our summer camp! Kids designed their own gliders, decorated them and competed. Everyone went home with a huge smile."

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Rohan Mehta
Camp Director — ScienceCamp India
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"As a first-year aerospace student, building and flying an actual glider in our orientation week was unforgettable. It made me even more excited about my course!"

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Ananya Singh
B.Tech Aerospace — NIT Patna
👥 Our Team

Meet the Instructors!

Passionate aviators, educators, and aeromodelling champions — here to help you fly!

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Vikram Acharya

Founder & Chief Instructor

National aeromodelling champion with 12+ years of experience in aviation education and STEM outreach.

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Meera Pillai

Lead Educator

Former science teacher turned aviation educator. Expert in making complex aerodynamics concepts fun for kids.

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Suresh Babu

Aeromodelling Expert

Aerospace engineer and competition aeromodeller. Designs all our glider kits for the perfect first flight.

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Priya Menon

Curriculum Designer

M.Ed. in STEM education. Creates lesson plans that align our workshops with national curriculum standards.

🎓 Certification

Every Student Gets a Certificate!

An official Make & Fly certificate of completion — perfect for portfolios and school records!

Make & Fly Aeromodelling Program
Certificate of Completion
This is to proudly certify that
Your Name Here
has successfully completed the Chuck Glider Workshop,
demonstrating knowledge of aerodynamics, hands-on construction skills,
and the spirit of scientific inquiry through flight.
Earn Your Certificate! 🎓
📰 In the News

Media Coverage

Make & Fly has been featured in leading newspapers and media outlets across India!

📰 Times of India

"Patna Startup Brings Aviation Education to Rural Schools"

Make & Fly's innovative chuck glider workshops are transforming STEM education in Bihar, reaching over 500 students across 40+ schools.

March 2026
📺 Doordarshan Bihar

"Kids Take to the Skies with Chuck Gliders"

A special feature on how Make & Fly is inspiring the next generation of aerospace engineers through hands-on aeromodelling workshops.

February 2026
🌐 EdTech Review

"Top 10 STEM Programs Making a Difference in India"

Make & Fly recognised as one of India's most impactful hands-on STEM education programs for school students in 2026.

January 2026
✈ The Wright Brothers first flew in 1903 — for just 12 seconds! 🌍 A paper plane world record was set at 69.14 metres in 2022! 🦅 Birds inspired the curved wing shape used in all modern aircraft 🚀 The Space Shuttle glided to land — it had no engine power on landing! ✂ Balsa wood is one of the lightest woods — perfect for glider building! 🌬 The Bernoulli principle explains how curved wings create lift 🏆 Aeromodelling is a recognised sport by the World Air Sports Federation! ✈ The Wright Brothers first flew in 1903 — for just 12 seconds! 🌍 A paper plane world record was set at 69.14 metres in 2022! 🦅 Birds inspired the curved wing shape used in all modern aircraft 🚀 The Space Shuttle glided to land — it had no engine power on landing! ✂ Balsa wood is one of the lightest woods — perfect for glider building! 🌬 The Bernoulli principle explains how curved wings create lift 🏆 Aeromodelling is a recognised sport by the World Air Sports Federation!
🎬 Watch Us Fly!

See a Workshop in Action!

Watch students build and fly their chuck gliders in a real Make & Fly workshop session!

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Make & Fly — Workshop Highlight Reel
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🏆 Leaderboard

Top Glider Distances!

The best glide distances recorded by Make & Fly students across India. Can you beat them?

✈ Submit Your Glide Distance!

📝 Blog & Updates

Latest from Make & Fly!

News, tips, student stories, and aviation fun — fresh from our team!

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Workshop Tips

5 Tips to Make Your Chuck Glider Fly Farther

Master the balance, trim, and launch angle to squeeze every extra metre out of your glider design!

📅 March 10, 2026
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Student Story

How Priya from Class 7 Set a New School Glide Record!

12.3 metres on her very first workshop! Read how Priya fine-tuned her design during competition time.

📅 February 28, 2026
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Science Corner

What is the Bernoulli Principle & Why It Makes You Fly

The secret behind every glider wing — explained in simple, fun language that any student can understand!

📅 February 15, 2026
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News

Make & Fly Launches New Aeromodelling Lab in Rural Bihar

We've set up our 5th aeromodelling lab, this time at a government school in Muzaffarpur district!

📅 January 30, 2026
🔬 Aeromodelling Lab

Set Up Your Lab!

We help schools build fully functional aeromodelling labs with all tools, kits, and training included.

50+
Kits / Session
3 hrs
Workshop Time
2–3
Facilitators
₹399
Per Student Kit
📦 What's Included

Lab Package

  • Die-cut balsa wood glider kits (10 / 25 / 50 packs)
  • Sanding blocks, hobby knives & cutting mats
  • Balance stand for CG measurement
  • Instructor guide & student workbook
  • Aerodynamics poster set (A1 format)
  • Digital angle gauge for dihedral measurement
  • 50m flight-distance measuring tape
  • Online or in-person facilitator training
  • Certificates of completion for all participants
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❓ FAQs

Got Questions?

Everything you need to know about Make & Fly workshops!

What age group is this program for?
Our workshops are designed for students aged 10–18 (Grades 5–12). We also offer special sessions for college students and adult beginners. No prior experience with aeromodelling is needed!
How long does a workshop take?
A standard workshop runs for 3 hours — from the flight science briefing all the way through to the first outdoor flight and mini-competition. We can also offer extended 5-hour sessions with custom glider design challenges.
Do you come to our school?
Absolutely! We deliver workshops pan-India at your campus. Our team brings all equipment, materials, and facilitators. Just provide a classroom or open hall and we handle the rest!
What materials do students build with?
Students use precision die-cut balsa wood or foam sheet kits. All tools are provided — hobby knives, sanding blocks, and cutting mats. Every student takes their completed glider home at the end!
Is this aligned with the school curriculum?
Yes! Our program is aligned with CBSE and ICSE STEM/Physics curriculum for Grades 6–10, covering concepts of forces, motion, aerodynamics, and design thinking. We provide a full teacher guide.
How much does a workshop cost?
Kits start at ₹399 per student (minimum batch of 20). Full lab setup packages are available starting from ₹8,999. NGOs and government programs may qualify for subsidised pricing. Contact us for a custom quote!
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+91 98765 43210
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Location
Patna, Bihar, India
Pan-India Workshop Delivery
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Mon – Sat, 9am – 6pm IST
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Pan-India Coverage
Workshops at your campus, anywhere in India