A fighter jet flying over farmland with a small wind turbine nearby.

AirGlider Hovercraft: Build an aircraft and see it fly.

Build a floating machine that glides smoothly on air!

⭐Age Group: 8–13 years

⭐Difficulty: Beginner

What Kids Will Learn:

  • Air pressure

  • Friction

  • Aerodynamic stability

  • Engineering design

Curriculum Links

UK (GCSE Science)

  • Forces and motion

  • Pressure in fluids

USA (NGSS)

  • Motion and stability: Forces and interactions

  • Forces and Motion

  • Engineering design challenges

India (CBSE / ICSE)

  • Force

  • Pressure

Project Description

Kids create a hovercraft that floats on a cushion of air!

Science Behind It

When air escapes under the CD, it forms a thin air layer that reduces friction and allows the craft to glide.

RISK ASSESSMENT

Table with safety guidelines for balloons, listing risks such as glue contact with skin, balloon popping, and small parts hazard, all with low hazard level and safety tips like using child-safe glue, keeping spare balloons, and supervising children.