Gone are the days when pilots only worked in military and civil aviation. Nowadays, everyone can get a flying license and start flying on their own. To get into the air, you do not need to purchase or rent a ready-made aircraft. With the skills of working with the instrument, you can try to create an airplane with your own hands.
It is necessary
- - drawings of the aircraft;
- - metal tubes;
- - wooden slats;
- - fasteners;
- - engine;
- - tools for working with metal and wood;
- - upholstery fabric;
- - glue.
Instructions
Step 1
Start by planning and drawing up the design of the future airplane. Use ready-made drawings of the aircraft or order them from the design office. At this stage, it is important to comply with all the characteristics of the airplane design, since the flight performance of the aircraft will depend on this.
Step 2
Craft an airplane fuselage. Use a roll frame and wooden parts in the construction. Strengthen the part of the apparatus structure where the engine will be located additionally so that the base can bear the additional load.
Step 3
Make the wings of an airplane, guided by the drawings. In this case, it is required to precisely observe the aerodynamic characteristics of the wing profile. In addition, the wings of an airplane must be symmetrical and of equal weight. Make the wing and fuselage skin of fiberglass. After assembling the wings, install them on the fuselage, paying particular attention to the reliability of the fastening.
Step 4
Use a suitable engine as the power unit. For a light airplane, a boat motor, for example, "Whirlwind", is suitable. Such a unit allows you to obtain a pulling force of about 75-80 kgf. Attach the motor securely to the base.
Step 5
Fit the airplane controls in the pilot's seat. These include flap and tail steering levers. Also provide for the possibility of adjusting the engine speed.
Step 6
After assembling the airplane into a single whole, carry out structural strength tests. Pay particular attention to the quality and reliability of the connections of the airplane elements. If necessary, reinforce the threaded connections with locknuts with cotter pins. Provide cable guides for added stability to the wings.
Step 7
Have an experienced pilot fly the airplane for the first time. The aircraft should be run-in at low altitudes in compliance with safety precautions. At this stage, identify design flaws and take steps to eliminate them.
