DESIGN AND FABRICATION OF RC PLANE WITH FLEXIBLE WINGS

Authors

  • S.N Logu Assistant Professor, Dept. of Aeronautical Engineering, SNS College of Technology
  • V.David UG Scholar, Dept. of Aeronautical Engineering, SNS College of Technology
  • J.Daffodil Carmel UG Scholar, Dept. of Aeronautical Engineering, SNS College of Technology
  • G.Vinodha UG Scholar, Dept. of Aeronautical Engineering, SNS College of Technology
  • S.Manibharathi UG Scholar, Dept. of Aeronautical Engineering, SNS College of Technology

Keywords:

Flexible wings, aerodynamic performance, aircraft design optimization, aeroelastic wings, lift-to-drag ratio

Abstract

Flexible aircraft wings instantaneously and minutely adjust its control surfaces during flight. By
designing and installing these wings we will attain a result closer to optimal performance by adjusting the curvature of
the wing’s trailing edges and increases an airplane’s lift-to-drag ratio, which is a measure of aerodynamic efficiency, in
response to variations in speed, altitude, air temperature, and other flight conditions. Flexible wing smoothly adjusts its
camber to minimize drag during flight. The main objective of this project is to replace traditional flaps with an aero
elastic flexible wing in a RC plane. The advantages of using a flexible wing is that, it leads to quieter landings, less
turbulent flight and increases fuel efficiency. Traditional flaps have been replaced by a shape morphing control surface
with the capability to perform the large angular deformations required for landing and take-off.

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Published

2018-03-25

How to Cite

S.N Logu, V.David, J.Daffodil Carmel, G.Vinodha, & S.Manibharathi. (2018). DESIGN AND FABRICATION OF RC PLANE WITH FLEXIBLE WINGS. International Journal of Advance Engineering and Research Development (IJAERD), 5(3), 1438–1442. Retrieved from https://ijaerd.org/index.php/IJAERD/article/view/2945

Issue

Vol. 5 No. 3 (2018): Volume 5 Issue 3 March 2018

Section

Articles