AIRFRAME · 2024
Hand-Built Fixed-Wing Aircraft (IC Engine)
Wingspan: 2.5 m Structure: Fully hand-built balsa wood airframe Construction: Rib-and-spar, scratch-built from raw materials Propulsion: Internal combustion engine (Methanol) Build scope: Structural construction, assembly, integration, and flight testing
FIG. 01Structure first
Every rib and spar was cut and set by hand before the first flight.
An engine that teaches you things
Mounting, tank placement, and throttle linkage were revised after real ground runs.
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FIG. 02