ON WINGS LIKE A PENGUIN

TEAM 1

Team Members

Phil Baah-Sackey, Joe Englin, Chris Lowell, Eu Sung Chung

Project Description Build an amphibious air cushion vehicle Approximately 12 x 6 ft, triangular shape Two engines: one for thrust, another for lift Lift engine will duct air into skirt using air

splitters Should seat two passengers (~400 lbs) Attain at least 5 mph

Hull Design

In order to best use resources, a donated engine will be used to lift the craft.

Hull dimensions were determined based on the engine horsepower.

The hull was constructed primarily out of donated insulating foam.

Propeller Design

First the drag on the craft at the desired speed was determined.

From this the required thrust from the propeller was determined.

Using this data the angle of the propeller blade was determined.

Status

Hull completed. Lift duct installed. Lift fan completed. Thrust duct construction started. Thrust propeller construction started Hubs and backing plates being made Engine mount construction begun.

What’s Next?

Cut thrust propeller. Install thrust duct. Construct cockpit. Build rudders and steering. Cut and install skirt. Finish metal component fabrication. Cruise for chicks.

Questions?