Group 13 Heavy Lift Cargo Plane Stephen McNulty Richard-Marc Hernandez Jessica Pisano Yoosuk Kee Chi Yan Project Advisor: Siva Thangam

2 Overview Objectives Schedule/Progress Design Concept Summary Construction Wing Fuselage Tail Landing Gear Goals

3 Objectives The plane meets the specifications of the 2004 SAE Aero Design West competition To complete construction by mid April to allow time for testing and modifications To compete well at competition and improve Stevens reputation For the team to improve and expand their knowledge of the design and construction of airplanes

4 Schedule

5 Journal/Progress Construction Wing Tail In progress: Landing gear Fuselage Boom

6 Wing Ribs Selig 1223 Print and cut original Metal cut out template Final for placement in wing

7 Wing Construction Leading edge 3/8 in dowel Tailing edge triangle Middle spars 3/8 in pine Ribs balsa

8 Wing Full wing laid out 10 ft wing span 1 ft cord Flap 3 ft

9 Approximate Size Stephen 6 ft Jess 5ft 1 In Wing span 10 ft Plane 8 ft

10 Fuselage Shortened to 2’-1” long Made from plywood and balsa wood Attached to boom externally New design Old design

11 Fuselage Pictures Top forward view Top down view Side view

12 Horizontal Tail Construction First Construction Rectangular and circular bars Very light weighted Very low drag Problem with v. tail and boom attachment

13 Horizontal Tail Construction Second Construction: NACA inches x 7.5 inches Rib design Servo, boom, and v. tail attachment

14 Vertical Tail Construction Final Design: Dimensions Height in Width top - 5 in Width bottom in Balsa bars Minimum drag

15 Attachments Tail Assembly: Glue in joints Balsa box Underside Attachment for booms Servos Covered with monocote

16 Approximate Size with Fuselage

17 A Day In The Lab Chi and Jess working Rich and Yoosuk working

18 Problems Design changes due to: Material Not perfect Cost Equipment Improvised with equipment available Time Construction vs. Drawings

19 Goals Complete construction Coating the plane Test engine Test landing gear configuration Test plane Modify if necessary Compete in June

20 Summary Objectives Schedule/Progress Design Concept Summary Construction Wing Fuselage Tail Landing Gear Goals