Challenge Overview
Students continue their work for A+ Airways by tackling the interior of the airplane. Working in small teams, they explore what makes an airline profitable, research how real airlines configure their cabins for different types of passengers, and conduct a hands-on classroom activity to experience how seat spacing affects comfort. They then use digital design software to create their own airplane interior, calculate the profit their design would generate, and prepare to pitch it to A+ Airways at the end of the semester.
For Teachers
Teacher Facilitation Guide: The teacher facilitation guide of “Flight of Fancy” that lists the standards, learning goals, and six activities.
Planning Guide: The planning guide provides an overview of each activity, along with information on standards alignment, pacing, and materials needed.
Handouts and Materials:
- Student Handout 1 – Understanding Risks and Rewards
- Student Handout 2 – Profit Calculation Sheet
- Student Handout 3 – A+ Airways Interior Design RFP
- Student Handout 4 – Seat Configuration Research Sheet
- Student Handout 5 – Seat Modeling Data Sheet
- Student Handout 6 – Fuselage Design Guide
- Student Handout 7 – Fuselage Design Profit Analysis Sheet
- .Zip File of all Student Handouts for the Flight of Fancy Systems Challenge
