1. Status Report Spring Semester 09
Steven Bukowsky
Chris Buonocore
Anthony Costantini
Joshua Gauvin
Michael Hanlon
Omar Hayan
Marco Herrera
Ben Holohan
Syrus Jeanes
Karl Lindman
Stephan Mehling
Rob Radomski
Ted Simeoni

2. Fall Semester Goals Conduct Wind Tunnel Testing 9 in. Straight
9 in. diameter Channel
14.15 in. Straight
Construct Test Aircraft for Piloting Experience
Based on Wind Tunnel Results, make new Channel Design (If Necessary) tailored for VTOL
Make VTOL Capable Craft and Fly
Use Flight Characteristics/Wind Tunnel Data and Compare to Theory

3. Completed Fall ‘08 Goals Fuselage Tested in Prior Semester
Fabrication of Fuselage and Wings
Effective Span Determined
Channel Wing Drag Polar Comparison
Flow Visualization Using Tufts
Lift Stand Completed
Preliminary Channel Wing Report

4. Fall ‘08 Setbacks Pressure Cylinder Delivery Greatly Delayed
Pushed Back Pressure Profile and Moment Determination
Stability Work Delayed as a Result
Parts Did Not Arrive in Timely Manner
Delayed Construction of Alpha Prototype
Caused Major Headaches

5. Spring Semester Goals Alpha Prototype Beta Prototype Post Beta Work
Finish Construction
Flight Testing
Wing and Propeller Velocity Profile
Stability Analysis Concurrent with Flight Testing
Beta Prototype
Use Tunnel Data to Complete VTOL Stability Analysis
Prove VTOL and Hover
Post Beta Work
Add Payload for Missions: Camera, Laser, etc.
Attempt Engine-out Scenario
Complete Channel Wing Paper 5