Objectives and competences
The goal of the project is to design, build, and test a radiocontrolled aircraft and components that comply with the rules of the selected competition.
Content (Syllabus outline)
Construction: Design and planning of the aircraft according to
competition requirements, study of aerodynamics, stability, and
flight control.
• Materials and manufacturing: selection of materials for the
aircraft, production of prototypes, and testing of components.
• Software: Use of CAD/CAM tools and simulations (e.g., Onshape,
XFLR5, SolidWorks, Ansys).
• Project management: Project leadership, task distribution and
scheduling, technical reporting and preparation of competition
documentation, analysis of interim testing results, and iterative
improvements.
• Operation in a local and international environment: Promotion of
the activities of the Aeronautical Association of the University of
Maribor, international cooperation, participation in competitions,
and project presentations to students.
Learning and teaching methods
• lectures
• project work
Intended learning outcomes - knowledge and understanding
Knowledge and understanding:
• Explain parameters and calculate the lift and drag equations.
• Present and explain the rules of the selected competition.
• Explain the fundamental theory of flight and selection of airfoil
for achieving desired aircraft performance.
• Comprehend and explain principles of electronic flight control,
and describe concepts of electromagnetic information transfer and
telemetry.
• Explain the working principle of electronic MEMS sensors for data
acquisition.
• Implement and practically exploit the user interface for remote
monitoring and control of the aircraft.
Transferable/Key skills and other attributes:
• Communication skills: expressing oneself and collaborating in a
team.
• Use of information technology: using software, documenting
completed work, and preparing a technical report.
• Present the project to potential partners and showcase the
technical solutions.
Readings
• John D. Anderson, Jr. (2015). Introduction to Flight. McGraw-Hill Education.
https://books.google.com/books/about/Introduction_to_Flight.html?hl=&id=aujfoQEACAAJ
• Sadraey, M. H. (2024). Aircraft Design. John Wiley & Sons.
https://books.google.com/books/about/Aircraft_Design.html?hl=&id=drogEQAAQBAJ
• Etkin, B., & Reid, L. D. (1995). Dynamics of Flight. John Wiley & Sons.
https://books.google.com/books/about/Dynamics_of_Flight.html?hl=&id=9pWbEAAAQBAJ
• Zrinski, I. (1998). Šola akrobatskega letenja (p. 255). samozal.
• Čeak, B., Lajevec, P., Lajevec, K., Regent, T., Vanovšek, M., Kapetanovič, S., & Baker, P. (2007). Težnost neba = The sky’s gravity (p. 144).
Nil.
Prerequisits
Consultation with the project coordinator regarding contributions to the project and signing of the application statement.
