Mad_Mechanic
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Yes, you read the title correctly. I'm sure this has been done, but I wanted to challenge myself to design a plane that only needs 1 sheet of dollar tree/store foam board to make the airframe, thus making the airframe 1$.
I created a list of design constraints:
> Bottom Wing
> 3 or 4 channel
> No flying wing design (I know FliteTest already has a flying wing from 1 sheet)
> All structural components must be included in the 1 sheet, no using scraps from another left over board!
> Utilize an FT Firewall
> DO NOT use an FT swappable power pod as this would add foamboard and weight.
Here is what I've designed thus far:
Wingspan: 27 in
Elevator width: 8 in
Rudder Height: 4in
Overall length (no motor): 21.6in
Here is the board layout thus far:
My concerns at this time are the tail surfaces, I fear they might be a bit small.
Thoughts? Concerns? Ideas?
Once I finalize my version 1 design I plan to have this printed at a local staples office supply print center for ~$3 (they can print up to a 24"x36" sheet of paper).
I currently do not have an motor, propeller or battery spec'd, any thoughts on those? Perhaps a 6in prop?
I created a list of design constraints:
> Bottom Wing
> 3 or 4 channel
> No flying wing design (I know FliteTest already has a flying wing from 1 sheet)
> All structural components must be included in the 1 sheet, no using scraps from another left over board!
> Utilize an FT Firewall
> DO NOT use an FT swappable power pod as this would add foamboard and weight.
Here is what I've designed thus far:
Wingspan: 27 in
Elevator width: 8 in
Rudder Height: 4in
Overall length (no motor): 21.6in
Here is the board layout thus far:
My concerns at this time are the tail surfaces, I fear they might be a bit small.
Thoughts? Concerns? Ideas?
Once I finalize my version 1 design I plan to have this printed at a local staples office supply print center for ~$3 (they can print up to a 24"x36" sheet of paper).
I currently do not have an motor, propeller or battery spec'd, any thoughts on those? Perhaps a 6in prop?