Students will finish the design and prototype of a vertical take-off and landing craft (VTOL), which was begun in the Spring-2001 semester.... Show moreStudents will finish the design and prototype of a vertical take-off and landing craft (VTOL), which was begun in the Spring-2001 semester. This aircraft, capable of transporting two people point-to-point at speeds up to 120 mph while achieving 25mpg of fuel economy, has been proven very easy to fly in a simulator. Due to its simple design, it is expected that it could eventually be put in the market for less than $40k. Tthis semester, we will finalize and test the scale prototype and begin the design and marketing of the full-scale aircraft. Sponsorship: IIT Interprofessional Collaboratory Project Plan for IPRO 318: VTOL for the Masses for the Spring 2002 semester Show less
This semester will conclude the conversion of a Quicksilver MXII ultralight airplane to operate on E85 fuel (a mixture of 85% ethanol, 15%... Show moreThis semester will conclude the conversion of a Quicksilver MXII ultralight airplane to operate on E85 fuel (a mixture of 85% ethanol, 15% gasoline). The 2-stroke engine will be tested on a dynamometer for compatibility and performance when using this fuel minimizes with a specially formulated lubricant. After that, it will be mounted back on the aircraft and tested in flight Sponsorship: NA Project Plan for IPRO 317: Ethanol Ultralight Aircraft for the Spring 2002 semester Show less
