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Robert Schuld
Aakash Soni
Alan Strimbu
Table of Contents
Timeline
Gantt Chart
Problem Statement
Background
Customer
Scope
Customer Requirements
Deliverables
Brainstorming
Research
Identify Criteria & Constraints
Explore Possibilities
Pros and Cons
Select an Approach
CAD
Bill of Material
Build Process
Test Criteria
Test Plan
Prototype
Test Results
Lessons Learned
Summary
Timeline
Gantt
Problem Statement
Students lack proficiency in
Engineering
By creating an RC airplane:
Gain knowledge
Gain experience for college environment
Background
Gain knowledge in Aeronautics and
Material Sciences
Implement calculus and physics for
advanced calculations
Recognize properties of different
materials balsa wood, foam, etc.
Customer
Mr. Pritchard
Mrs. Brandner
Scope
Create RC airplane to takeoff, fly, and
land
Consist of fuselage, wings, motor,
servos
Documented in engineering notebook
Presented in technical report and
Powerpoint presentation
Scope (contd)
Experts
Mr. Pritchard
Mrs. Brandner
Mr. Cotie
Scope (contd)
Requirements
Scope (contd)
Expected cost to be $100
Limitations with various clubs and
sports
Customer Requirements
Mr. Pritchard
3 tests on 3 different materials
Strength test on material/prototype
Mrs. Brandner
Complex calculations using physics and calculus
Submit engineering notebook
Additional
Must fit in technology room
Must be tested outside school property
Deliverables
Mr. Pritchard
RC Airplane prototype
Final Report
Design Notebook(s)
Powerpoint Presentation
Mrs. Brandner
Calculations
Brainstorming
Construction
What building materials will be used?
What bonding materials will be used?
What prefabricated materials will be
used?
What tools will be used?
Brainstorming (contd)
Plane characteristics
How will the airplane be powered?
How will the airplane be maneuvered?
What weather conditions are required to
fly the plane?
What wing structure will be used?
What aesthetics will we consider?
What is the optimal center of gravity?
Brainstorming (contd)
Testing
Where will we fly the airplane?
What if the airplane crashes?
Will we need permission to fly the
airplane?
How will we test the airplane?
Research
Looked heavily into materials
Balsa vs. Basswood
Foam vs. Metal vs. Fiberglass
Structure of plane
Skeleton build with thin covering
Solid build
Research (contd)
Motor types
Electric, nitro engine, jet engine
Servos
Move surfaces of plane
Provide turning capabilities
Propeller/Landing gear
Propeller needs to fit with motor
Proper size wheels
Research (contd)
Plane channels
Research (contd)
Wing position
High, mid, and low-wing
High is most stable and easiest to fly
Tail
V-tail and T-tail
T-tails better with low speeds for control
Transmitter
Prefabricated at 72 MHz frequency band
Constraints
Must fit inside technology room
3 ft. wingspan for detail, but not too
large
Explore Possibilities
Pros
Porous
Less glue required
Lightweight
Cheap
Widely available
Stiff
Easy to sand
Wont crush
Lightweight
Foam
Very lightweight
Plastic
Strong
Rigid
Metal
Very strong
Rigid
Fiberglass
Very strong
Very lightweight
Balsa wood
Basswood
Cons
Varying strength
Hard to sand
Not widely available
More expensive
Hard to work with
Not very strong
Rigid
Hard to work with
Expensive
Relatively heavy
Very heavy
Expensive
Hard to work with
Not widely available
Very expensive
No previous experience
Not widely available
Pros
Cons
V-Tail
Lightweight
Less drag
Sturdy
Less aerodynamic
T-Tail
Pros
Cons
High wing
Most stable
Easiest to fly
Easy to build
Easy to roll
Not as acrobatic
Low wing
Mid-wing
Easy to turn
Hard to fly
Top-heavy
Hardest to fly
Wings at bulk of mass
Easiest to fly/build
Stable
Makes sustained flight easiest to attain
Acrobatics not necessary
Pros
Cons
Easiest to use
Low cost
Light color
Hot Glue
Heavy
Flammable
Highly toxic
Expensive
Expensive
Can become brittle
Long cure times
Gorilla Glue
Pro-bond Glue
Rubber Cement
Super Glue
Pros
Cons
Dual Blade
Easily available
Very efficient
Easy to use
Fairly cheap
Larger diameter
Multi Blade
Smaller diameter
Less available
Less efficient
Wood Blade
Very rigid
Efficient
Light
Breaks easily
Heavy
Pros
Cons
Electric
Cheap
Easy to run
Clean
Doesnt require gasoline
Lightweight
Nitro
Relatively cheap
Wide availability
High torque and power
Gas
Not as available
Heavy
Special mixture of fuel
Expensive
Jet
Extreme power
Extremely expensive
Not as available
Select an Approach
High
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Design 1
Design 2
Design 3
Low
Low
High
Effort
CAD
Bill of Material
PART
PART DESCRIPTION
QUANTITY
TOTAL COST
Power 15 Brushless
Outrunner
Motor
$79.99
$79.99
3-channel controller
Hitec Neon SS 72
MHz
$67.99
$67.99
Landing Gear
$12.95
$12.95
Servos
$11.99
$23.98
$7.99
$7.99
EPS Foam
x 14 x 48
$9.49
$9.49
Propeller
$2.13
$2.13
Pushrods
Fiberglass
$8.95
$17.90
Balsa Wood
x 36
$0.89
$1.78
TOTAL COST
$224.20
Build Process
Part A
Layer four sheets of EPS foam on top of each
other.
Use four very thin dowel rods or four vise grips
and stick it through all four layers in each of the
four corners of the stack in order to hold it in
place.
Using a Sharpie, mark a rectangle that is 4 x
23 on the top of the stack.
Using a hot wire, carve out the resulting box.
Test Criteria
Test Criteria for Prototype
Safety
Functionality (in air/on ground)
Ease of use
Aerodynamics
Velocity
Weight/Size
Strength
Test Criteria
Test Criteria for Materials
Foam
Strength
Safety
Compression/Tension
Flexibility
Weatherability (ability to withstand outdoor
conditions)
Test Criteria
Test Criteria for Materials
Adhesive
Weatherability
Holding strength
Drying time
Motor/Propeller
Thrust
Torque
Voltage (if necessary)
Weatherability
Weight/Size
Functionality
Test Plan
Overall Plane
Test Criteria
How Tested
Expected results
Aerodynamics
Functionality
Safety
Strength
Velocity
Weight/Size
Actual Results
Prototype
Test Results
Lessons Learned
Summary