1. 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
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2. 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
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3. Task Assignments Benoit Kyle Patricia Drew Leader: Kyle Ryan
Co-Lead: John Tapee
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4. Milestones Aerodynamics Airfoil shape choice Drag polar curve
Wing geometry
Tail geometry
Mathematical model
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5. 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
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6. Milestones Propulsion Engine choice Propeller Appropriate Battery
Gearbox Study
Speed Controller
Propeller
Optimal for chosen motor & mission
Aerodynamic properties
Appropriate Battery
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7. Milestones Dynamics & Controls Control Surface sizing Tail location
CG optimization
Servos
Placement
Functionality
Ground control
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8. 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
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9. Timeline
Team Gantt Chart – 9/11-10/01
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10. Timeline
Team Gantt Chart – 10/01-10/31
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