Art of Flight
Build it, then watch it fly. Teams engineer an airworthy aircraft from nothing but cardboard, tape, and ingenuity - a hands-on test of creativity, planning, and teamwork.
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Everything you need to know about the Art of Flight
It's guaranteed to be a highlight for your team - part design challenge, part friendly competition, all hands-on.
How the Art of Flight works
What your team will experience during the Art of Flight
Welcome and team formation
Teams meet each other and the facilitators, get divided into balanced groups, and receive an overview of the mission.
The mission and the rules
Teams learn the one rule that matters — cardboard and tape only — and the standard their boat will be tested against on the water.
Design and Planning
Each team sketches and plans its aircraft, weighing how to make humble materials actually fly.
Build the aircraft
Teams construct their plane, dividing the work and racing the clock to turn the plan into a flying machine.
Test and refine
Teams test early, learn from each attempt, and refine the design before the final flight.
The flight test
The moment of truth — aircraft take to the air and distance and style are on the line.
Awards & debrief
Winners are celebrated, then the group reflects on the planning, communication, and bias to action that decided the day.
Your team walks away from the Art of Flight with more than a completed activity
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Have questions about the Art of Flight? We've got answers.
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What is the Art of Flight team building activity?
The Art of Flight is a hands-on team building activity where teams engineer an airworthy aircraft using only cardboard, tape, and a few basic materials, then test how well it flies.
How does the Art of Flight work?
Teams are formed and briefed, then design, build, and refine an aircraft from cardboard and tape. The event finishes with a flight test and a debrief on what made each team succeed.
Do the cardboard aircraft actually fly?
That's the challenge! Built well, they really do float and race. Part of the fun is seeing which designs glide and which take on water — it's a genuine test of planning and engineering.
How many people can do the Art of Flight?
It scales from about 12 participants to 500 or more, in teams of 4–6, so it works for a single team or a large conference group.
How long does the Art of Flight take?
Most events run 1–3 hours, including the briefing, design, build, and flight test. Timing can be tailored to your schedule.
Is the Art of Flight indoor or outdoor?
Both. The build and flight test can happen in an indoor conference room or outdoors in open space.
What space and setup does the Art of Flight need?
We recommend about 100–150 square feet per team of 4–6, with tables and chairs. Full Tilt coordinates room setup with your venue.
What skills does the Art of Flight build?
It develops collaboration, creative problem-solving, planning, project execution, and leadership — and rewards teams that take action early.
How much does the Art of Flight cost?
Cost depends on group size, location, and customization. Request a custom quote with your headcount and date for an accurate figure.
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