Kōkiri Lab · Community science · SkyLab
About the science
Fair tests beat hero flights
Change one design feature at a time. Keep launch force and mass the same. Fly at least three times and log weather every time — wind can double your variance.
Good to know
Broad glider
Slow and stable — often shorter distance.
Long narrow wing
Can glide far if balanced well.
Distance ≠ best design
Stability and repeatability matter too.
Data & privacy
- Location nicknames only — not street addresses.
- No leaderboards — we show community distributions, not individual rankings.
- Biomimicry means observe nature respectfully — do not disturb nesting birds.
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