AEM 4331 Canard Design Meeting

10.05.2011

ObjectivesPick one final design

(Only discussions crucial to design choice will be allowed to occur)

Note that many exact locations for many internal things will be decided with moment equations at a later time

AgendaReview from Cirrus Trip

Ideas and Information for DesignUpdate on Pull vs. PushEstablish Design Choice

Engine LocationTail DesignWing Design

Meeting OutcomesDesign Scope

Develop Minimal Top DesignIn-depth Analysis on Specific Aspects

Pick Design to Proceed WithAreas of Analysis for AircraftSchedule for Proceeding

Design ScopeMeeting With Cirrus

Desire for stronger Trade Studies on Specific aspects of the aircraft

Need for an overall design that still meets requirements

Talk with Garrard about new direction of Project

Decided on final concept design similar to the Velocity XL and the Cozy Mark IV with a two lifting surface configuration and a rear mounted engine

Areas of Interest for AnalysisLanding Gear Design: Chris Erickson and

Nathan LoveControl Surface Analysis: Patrick MischkeCanard Configuration Analysis: Traci MoeWing Design: Vince ZanderGeneral Body Analysis: Brian DouglasLifting Surface Styles: Brad LesterMoment Analysis: Chris Schumacher

Schedule Analysis (Things done by date listed)

Oct 10: PDR with Garrard 4:00 – 4:30 Oct 14: Initial Aircraft Design (Group

Development)Oct 28: In Class PDR 3:35 – 4:05Oct 31: Preliminary Individual WorkNov 21: Individual Analysis CompletedNov 28: Redesign of Preliminary AircraftDec 2: CDR Presentation CompletedTBD: Final CDR

Assignments for 10.07.11Nate: Landing Gear estimates in weights and sizesErickson: Landing Gear estimates in weights and

sizesTraci: Canard Size and Weight, Fuselage

DevelopmentVince: Wing and Fuel Dimensions and Weights,

Fuselage DevelopmentBrad: Equation Development for RequirementsBrian: Equation Development for RequirementsSchumacher: New Gantt Chart, New Schedule

Development, Emails about Changes, Consolidation of current information