Team Member - Sae Micro Class
CurrentPiloted prototype aircraft in test flights, gathering data on flight performance, stability, and control surface response under various conditions.Designed a motor mount and servo holder in SolidWorks for our test plane to streamline the installation and removal of the electrical components.Collaborated with a team to design and evaluate various airplane configurations using OpenVSP, optimizing them according to the current rule set.The recent rule set included a points bonus for a 10-foot takeoff, an internal water tank to be filled and emptied after each flight, and penalties for heavy aircraft.