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This project guide covers the process of creating an RC airplane to enhance students' engineering proficiency. Includes problem statement, background, customer requirements, brainstorming, research, CAD, build process, test plan, and lessons learned.
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RC Airplane 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
Problem Statement • Students lack proficiency in Engineering • By creating an RC airplane: • Gain knowledge • Gain experience for college environment
Customer • Mr. Pritchard • Mrs. Brandner
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
Identify Criteria & Constraints • Criteria • Applications of Calculus • Calculations for d(t), v(t), a(t) • Calculations for lift force • Calculations for engine torque • Calculations for thrust • Calculations for types of materials • Optimization with different materials and structures • Submit engineering notebooks
Identify Criteria & Constraints • Criteria • Applications of Technology • Application of the 12 step design process • Testing procedures for different types of materials and their strengths • Submit final report and Power Point • Submit airplane prototype • Submit CAD drawings
Identify Criteria & Constraints • Criteria • Control Panels • Flying tests must be outside school property • Constraints • Must fit inside technology room • 3 ft. wingspan for detail, but not too large
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
