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Tests | Success Criteria | Requirements | Outcome |
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Fixed Wing Flight | Aircraft is able to fly in a fixed-wing configuration without issue | Cornflakes should be ready to fly, as outlined by all pre-flight checks | |
Quad-to-Fixed transition | Aircraft is able to successfully perform the transition from quad to fixed wing flight, and back. | Cornflakes should be ready to fly, as outlined by all pre-flight checks | |
Battery Life | Information on battery voltage/capacity is collected throughout the flight | Proper battery capacity recording and monitoring | |
Quad Yaw Authority | Aircraft is responsive to yaw input in quad mode | Minimum yaw rate of 90deg per second |
⏲️ Testing Timeline
Incident
Procedure
Crash
Outline the procedure for who will go to handle the aircraft in the event of a crash, what should be done, were emergency equipment is, etc.
Flyaway
Outline the procedure for flyaways. List relevant contact information for local authorities and plans of action to recover control of the aircraft
Configuration Error
Outline steps to take in the event of a configuration issue with the aircraft
Injury
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(due) | Aircraft Assembly: Alison Thompson
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(due) | Aircraft Assembly: Alison Thompson
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(due) | Electrical Repairs: Daniel Puratich
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(due) | Harnessing: Daniel Puratich
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| Pre-flight Preparation: Aidan Bowers (Deactivated) / Hardy Yu
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| Pre-Flight Systems Review:
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9:00am | Pre-Departure Preparation:
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11:15am | Flight brief from flight test lead
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11:30am | Loading onto the Car Take your water bottle with you. Go washroom before we leave! |
11:45pm | Drive to the test ground |
12:00-3:00pm | Flight Testing |
3:30pm | Debrief |
🧯 Aircraft Incident Procedures
Test #1 | Quad mode takeoff/landing w/ flat mounts?
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Test #2 | Quad mode YAW control w/flat mounts
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Test #3 | Quad mode takeoff/landing w/angled mounts |
Test #4 | Quad mode yaw control w/angled mounts |
Test #5 | Battery V Flight time measurement. Recharge batteries if needed |
Test #6 | Transition & Fixed Wing Flight (brief, 1 circle) |
Test #7 | Transition & Fixed Wing Flight second pilot |
Test #8 | Fixed wing “waypoint” navigation? |
Test #9 | Fixed wing to RTL |
Test #10 | Quad mode to RTL. Start close and then move further away. |
3:30pm | Debrief |
🧯 Aircraft Incident Procedures
Refer to ICARUS Class AOM
🔧 Week-Before To-Do List
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