ShortEZ

Development of a Simple, Affordable Single-Seat Electric Aircraft

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Project Description

Develpment of simple, single-seat, electric aircraft configuration based on the 'flying plank' configuration. The design is intended for a low-cost, easy-to-build aircraft with a fuselage-integrated electric energy storage and propulsion system arranged in a pusher configuration. The scope of the project included the design of a subscale model demonstrator for flight testing. The CAD model and manufacturing of the sub-scale model were done in Fusion 350 by Kristian Kierulf.

My Contribution

• Developed and analysed the configuration(s) in a multidisciplinary design spreadsheet.
• Evaluated and selected airfoils for both the full-scale aircraft and the sub-scale model.
• Supported manufacturing of the scale-model demonstrator in glass-fiber positive construction, using hand-layup method over hot-wire cut foam cores.
• Supported flight tests of the sub-scale model demonstrator.

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