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Project Plan Review
Brian BarnettRob BennerAlex FleckRyan SrogiJohn Keune
Discipline LeadersAerodynamics Propulsion Cost AnalysisRob Benner Alex Fleck Ryan SrogiRyan Srogi Brian Barnett John Keune
StructuresBrian BarnettRob Benner
D&CJohn KeuneAlex Fleck
Major MilestonesPropulsion•Finalize weight estimate – Tues, Sept 25•Estimate amount of thrust required – Tues, Sept 25•Initial propeller sizing – Tues, Sept 25•Select motor candidates based on historical data – Tues, Sept 25•Propulsion PDR #1 – Thurs, Sept 27
•Propeller geometry selection – Mon, Oct 1•Battery/Motor testing – Mon, Oct 8•Final battery selection – Tues, Oct 9•Motor/Speed controller selection – Thurs, Oct 11•Propulsion PDR #2 – Tues, Oct 16
Aerodynamics
•Airfoil Selection – Thurs, Sept 27•CL, Clmax, Drag Polar – Thurs, Sept 27•Vertical/Horizontal Tail Selection – Thurs, Sept 27•Aerodynamics PDR #1 – Tues, Oct 2
•Angle of Incidence – Mon, Oct 15•3D Analysis – Mon, Oct 15•Aerodynamics PDR #2 – Thurs, Oct 18
Structures•Spar, rib placement – Mon, Oct 1•Theoretical structural analysis – Mon, Oct 1•Compile material properties – Mon, Oct 1•Material selection – Tues, Oct 2•Gear selection/placement – Tues, Oct 2•Wing/fuselage attachments – Wed, Oct 3•Boom attachments – Wed, Oct 3•Structures & Weights PDR – Thurs, Oct 4
Dynamics•Block Diagram – Wed, Oct 3•Dynamic Models – Wed, Oct 3•Root Locus – Wed, Oct 10•Nominal feedback gain – Wed, Oct 10•Flow chart – Wed, Oct 10•Dynamic Modeling PDR – Thurs, Oct 11
•Sizing of vert and horiz tails and control surfaces – Tues, Oct 17•Aerodynamic center & center of gravity – Tues, Oct 17•Static margin – Tues, Oct 17•Flight Perf., Stability & Control PDR – Tues, Oct 23
Critical Design Review – Tues, Oct 30
Building and Testing•Begin building – Wed, Oct 31•Building complete – Wed, Nov 14•Flight Readiness Review - Thurs, Nov 15
•Test Flights and Modifications – Fri, Nov 16•First Official Flights – Tues, Nov 20