Eagle Aero Sport Vans RV-12 - A Student-Built Test Aircraft
Faculty Mentor Name
Seth McNeill
Format Preference
Poster
Abstract
Eagle Aero Sport is the only build team working on a full-scale general aviation aircraft. The team is building an experimental Van’s RV-12 aircraft and is modifying the plane to add real time flight test instrumentation for research. These instruments will gather data for aerodynamic, structural, and aircraft performance experiments. The team is divided into three sub-teams: engineering, build, and business. The Engineering team is responsible for designing, evaluating, and manufacturing modifications to the aircraft. Working closely with Engineering, the Build team focuses on the installation of these parts, as well as the manufacturing and assembly of the aircraft in accordance with the plans produced by Vans Aircraft. Finally, the business team organizes fundraisers and is working on a club newsletter. The modifications to the Vans aircraft will allow future undergraduate students at Embry-Riddle to create airborne experiment packages, as well as visualize real-life applications of the concepts learned in class. At the same time, Eagle Aero Sport provides any undergraduate student the opportunity to gain valuable skills working on a real aircraft, regardless of major or previous experience.
Eagle Aero Sport Vans RV-12 - A Student-Built Test Aircraft
Eagle Aero Sport is the only build team working on a full-scale general aviation aircraft. The team is building an experimental Van’s RV-12 aircraft and is modifying the plane to add real time flight test instrumentation for research. These instruments will gather data for aerodynamic, structural, and aircraft performance experiments. The team is divided into three sub-teams: engineering, build, and business. The Engineering team is responsible for designing, evaluating, and manufacturing modifications to the aircraft. Working closely with Engineering, the Build team focuses on the installation of these parts, as well as the manufacturing and assembly of the aircraft in accordance with the plans produced by Vans Aircraft. Finally, the business team organizes fundraisers and is working on a club newsletter. The modifications to the Vans aircraft will allow future undergraduate students at Embry-Riddle to create airborne experiment packages, as well as visualize real-life applications of the concepts learned in class. At the same time, Eagle Aero Sport provides any undergraduate student the opportunity to gain valuable skills working on a real aircraft, regardless of major or previous experience.