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Challenge 1
1. Move wing to 9.0 cm
2. Increase nose mass to 15 grams
3. Increase stabilizer span to 30 cm
Printer was not allowing me to print the design.
Conclusion questions are hand written on the Challenge 1 paper.
2. Increase nose mass to 15 grams
3. Increase stabilizer span to 30 cm
Printer was not allowing me to print the design.
Conclusion questions are hand written on the Challenge 1 paper.
Challenge 2
Changes
Wing location to 15 cm
Vertical Tail Height to 20 cm
Nose Mass to 3 grams
Stabilizer span to 15 cm
Vertical Tail Height to 12 cm
Root Chord to 8 cm
My design would not print.
Conclusion
1. Compared to the first challenge the second challenge was much more complex and difficult to correct. I couldn't figure out what exactly was wrong with it so it took much longer to correct. I also had to make more changes to the components on challenge 2 compared to challenge 1.
2. Every change made to this glider had a dramatic affect on its ability to fly. So, each value had to be changed little by little.
Wing location to 15 cm
Vertical Tail Height to 20 cm
Nose Mass to 3 grams
Stabilizer span to 15 cm
Vertical Tail Height to 12 cm
Root Chord to 8 cm
My design would not print.
Conclusion
1. Compared to the first challenge the second challenge was much more complex and difficult to correct. I couldn't figure out what exactly was wrong with it so it took much longer to correct. I also had to make more changes to the components on challenge 2 compared to challenge 1.
2. Every change made to this glider had a dramatic affect on its ability to fly. So, each value had to be changed little by little.
The Glider of 2050
Conclusion Questions
1.2.12
1. The proposal process will define what the requirements are and how the idea proposed will satisfy the requirements.
2.
1. The glider was not as stable as I expected. This was due to the faulty construction. Unfortunately, my vertical stabilizer was angled to the right, causing un-stability across the vertical axis making the plane yaw to the right.
2. In order to create a more aerodynamic glider, I sanded down my wings, vertical stabilizer, and horizontal stabilizer. Using the sand paper, I rounded the leading edge and brought the trailing edge to a point. These changes made the glider more aerodynamic and allowed for gentle descending.
3. Fortunately, my glider started out flying long distance and straight. Gradually, as I flew it more and more, the glider took some damage and stopped flying properly. This was unexpected. I originally set out thinking that I would have some issues at first, then gradually make changes and perfect the flight. But as I said earlier, it was the exact opposite.
Project Outline
Phase 1.
Using the AERY Software on the computer, I designed my glider using the canard style. After making multiple changes to the design, I was able to get the plane stable and ready to fly. The AERY software also gives you a number that provides insight on the success of the glider. Any number above 150 means that the plane will be pretty successful, so after achieving an AERY score of 171 I felt pretty good about my chances.
Phase 2.
Using the plans printed from AERY I copied the design onto a piece of balsa wood and cut out each individual piece. After cutting the pieces out I sanded down the edges to make the glider more aerodynamic. Thanks to the sanding, the glider flew much more smoother with greater accuracy.
After sanding, I glued the pieces in their proper positions and then let it sit to dry.
Phase 3.
The testing of the glider was pretty exciting and sometimes disappointing. Originally the glider flew very well, but as I flew it more and more it got damaged and stopped performing as well. Looking back at it, I think it would have been better to take more care of the glider when testing it.
1. The proposal process will define what the requirements are and how the idea proposed will satisfy the requirements.
2.
- The glider is attractive.
- It looks futuristic.
- It's build will attract buyers.
1. The glider was not as stable as I expected. This was due to the faulty construction. Unfortunately, my vertical stabilizer was angled to the right, causing un-stability across the vertical axis making the plane yaw to the right.
2. In order to create a more aerodynamic glider, I sanded down my wings, vertical stabilizer, and horizontal stabilizer. Using the sand paper, I rounded the leading edge and brought the trailing edge to a point. These changes made the glider more aerodynamic and allowed for gentle descending.
3. Fortunately, my glider started out flying long distance and straight. Gradually, as I flew it more and more, the glider took some damage and stopped flying properly. This was unexpected. I originally set out thinking that I would have some issues at first, then gradually make changes and perfect the flight. But as I said earlier, it was the exact opposite.
Project Outline
Phase 1.
Using the AERY Software on the computer, I designed my glider using the canard style. After making multiple changes to the design, I was able to get the plane stable and ready to fly. The AERY software also gives you a number that provides insight on the success of the glider. Any number above 150 means that the plane will be pretty successful, so after achieving an AERY score of 171 I felt pretty good about my chances.
Phase 2.
Using the plans printed from AERY I copied the design onto a piece of balsa wood and cut out each individual piece. After cutting the pieces out I sanded down the edges to make the glider more aerodynamic. Thanks to the sanding, the glider flew much more smoother with greater accuracy.
After sanding, I glued the pieces in their proper positions and then let it sit to dry.
Phase 3.
The testing of the glider was pretty exciting and sometimes disappointing. Originally the glider flew very well, but as I flew it more and more it got damaged and stopped performing as well. Looking back at it, I think it would have been better to take more care of the glider when testing it.