Pinewood Flyer Derby

Nolan Green

Industrial Design, 2024

The Dayton Aviation Heritage National Park has been around for over 35 years and is dedicated to telling the story of the Wright Brothers and their foundational contributions to aviation. Stationed in the hometown of the Wright Brothers of Dayton, OH this national park is a combination of multiple sites inside and outside of the city. This is all in an effort to preserve the legacy of imagination and innovation that the Wright Brothers left behind.

The Pinewood Flyer Derby looks to extend the reach of the museum beyond these locations and into the hearts and minds of the people. It serves as an event that is a source of learning, inspiration, and a little friendly competition. Derby Day provides an opportunity to bring the community together at the National Park to experience the spirit of innovation that the Wright Brothers first had.

The Pinewood Flyer Derby, inspiring and enabling future generations of innovators and aviators

A look at the Pinewood Flyer Derby Kit and its contents — The Pinewood Flyer Derby kit provides all the essentials to start innovating and creating right away

A closer look at the Pinewood Flyer Derby kit box art and information — A brief introduction into the legacy of the Wright Brothers

Derby Day model and close up of flyer launcher — Derby Day is full of exciting take-offs, flights, and crashes

Rules sheet provided by the Pinewood Flyer Derby Guide book — The Pinewood Flyer Derby is a competition and for the sake of fairness, rules and regulations are a must

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Nolan Green is an industrial design student who didn’t discover design until foundations when he found his passion for design and all that it has to offer. From carpentry to wordsmithing, he has a myriad of interests and abilities. In his free time, he enjoys playing ice hockey and board games with his friends.

See more of Nolan’s Work at: https://green2064.myportfolio.com/

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