Project Plan Review Team “Canard” September 14th, 2006 Team 1: Dane Batema Benoit Blier Drew Capps Patricia Roman Kyle Ryan Audrey Serra John Tapee Carlos Vergara Team 1:

Organization Weekly All-hands Meeting Monday @ 5:30 PM Individual concentration teams add meetings to Calendar Utilize Yahoo! Groups website for scheduling, communication and meeting reminders AAE 451 Team 1

Task Assignments Benoit Kyle Patricia Drew Leader: Kyle Ryan Co-Lead: John Tapee AAE 451 Team 1

Milestones Aerodynamics Airfoil shape choice Drag polar curve Wing geometry Tail geometry Mathematical model AAE 451 Team 1

Milestones Structures Geometric layout of wing Wing, fuselage, tail material choice Balsa vs. Foam Manufacturability & Weight efficiency test By 2nd PDR (10/12) Landing gear location and materials Weight estimation AAE 451 Team 1

Milestones Propulsion Engine choice Propeller Appropriate Battery Gearbox Study Speed Controller Propeller Optimal for chosen motor & mission Aerodynamic properties Appropriate Battery AAE 451 Team 1

Milestones Dynamics & Controls Control Surface sizing Tail location CG optimization Servos Placement Functionality Ground control AAE 451 Team 1

Component Trade Studies Landing Gear Fairings vs. thin carbon composite disk w/ aluminum strut Manufacturability and effect on drag Wingtips Raked vs. cutout vs. nothing Structural attachment complication and weight vs. aerodynamic benefit AAE 451 Team 1

Timeline Team Gantt Chart – 9/11-10/01 AAE 451 Team 1

Timeline Team Gantt Chart – 10/01-10/31 AAE 451 Team 1