GRADES 9-12
AERODYNAMICS OF A BOOMERANG

BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Throwing Technique A boomerang is launched almost vertically. The angle depends on the speed of the wind. If a boomerang were to be launched horizontally, it would begin to climb until the wings stalled. At this point, the boomerang would simply fall to the ground. Throw Technique With Permission and Courtesy Of Cislunar Aerospace, Inc. The boomerang is also thrown at an angle to the wind. The thrower starts by facing the wind and turns about 15-20 degrees to their right or left from the vertical, depending on whether the thrower is right or left-handed. With the proper angle to the wind, the boomerang will return to you as planned.