TEAM 1

Team Members Phil Baah-Sackey, Joe Englin, Chris Lowell, Eu Sung Chung

Project Description  Build an amphibious air cushion vehicle  Approximately 12 x 6 ft, triangular shape  Two engines: one for thrust, another for lift  Lift engine will duct air into skirt using air splitters  Should seat two passengers (~400 lbs)  Attain at least 5 mph

Hull Design  In order to best use resources, a donated engine will be used to lift the craft.  Hull dimensions were determined based on the engine horsepower.  The hull was constructed primarily out of donated insulating foam.

Propeller Design  First the drag on the craft at the desired speed was determined.  From this the required thrust from the propeller was determined.  Using this data the angle of the propeller blade was determined.

Status  Hull completed.  Lift duct installed.  Lift fan completed.  Thrust duct construction started.  Thrust propeller construction started  Hubs and backing plates being made  Engine mount construction begun.

What’s Next?  Cut thrust propeller.  Install thrust duct.  Construct cockpit.  Build rudders and steering.  Cut and install skirt.  Finish metal component fabrication.  Cruise for chicks.

Questions?