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Table of Contents

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Name

Phone #

Role

Reason

Dhruv Upadhyay

Flight Test Lead

  • Creating documentation

  • Booking the test flight

  • Creating a thread in #flight-staging

Anthony Luo

 Pilot in Command

  • Aircraft preparation

  • Filling out documentation

Megan Spee

Secondary Pilot

  • Aircraft preparation

  • documentation

Hardy Yu maybe

Safety

  • Making sure everyone is safe

  • Bringing Med kit

  • Site survey during aircraft setup

  • Emergency Procedure Executor

Megan Spee Anthony Luo

Pilot Monitoring

  • Assist pilot with communication, telemetry, readbacks, etc.

  • Provide pilot advice, act as visual observer as required

  • The other pilot will assist on the current pilot on monitoring

Hamza Ali

Media

  • Take photos / videos for marketing or analysis

Megan Spee Daniel Puratich

Aircraft Technician

  • Aircraft Setup

  • Systems Monitoring

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Date/Time

Action

(due)

Aircraft Assembly: Alison Thompson

  • Subframe assembly

  • Wing assembly

(due)

Aircraft Assembly: Alison Thompson

  • Control surface design and construction

  • Motor protection design and construction

  • Aircraft frame assembly

(due)

Electrical Repairs: Daniel Puratich

  • Replace/fix damaged PDB

  • Fix/Replace damaged ESC

(due)

Harnessing: Daniel Puratich

  • Finish wiring new aircraft

Pre-flight Preparation: Aidan Bowers (Deactivated) / Hardy Yu

  • Ensure Incident Procedures, driver lists, etc. are completed

  • Ensure all items in Week-Before and Day-Before checklist are complete

Pre-Flight Systems Review:

  • Review all systems, and complete checklists to ensure systems are functioning as expected

9:00am

Pre-Departure Preparation:

  • Complete all pre-departure checklist items

11:15am

Flight brief from flight test lead

  • Outline what is being tested, responsibilities of all participants, incident procedures, and general coordination.

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

Test #1

Quad mode takeoff/landing w/ flat mounts?

  • assert that system is stable & both pilots are comfortable with the controls.

Test #2

Quad mode YAW control w/flat mounts

  • Test to see how much yaw control we have.

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

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titleICARUS Emergency Procedures

Emergency Procedures:

  • Imminent Emergency: 911

  • Privacy offence: Local police

  • Fly away or loss of control - Local Aviation Authority (Refer to CFS)

    • This applies to both vertical and horizontal fly aways

Warning

Control Station Failure

In the event of a control station failure, the following steps should be taken:

  • Attempt to restart the transmitter

  • Use spare transmitter to communicate to drone

  • If unable to establish communication with the drone, follow lost link procedures

Warning

Equipment Failure

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Battery

  • Do not fly if the battery appears dead or a problem is suspected. Puffy batteries should be ignored

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Props

  • Ensure in flight worthy condition (ex: no dings, etc)

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Control Surfaces

  • Smooth, verify servo control, pushrod integrity

Warning

RPA Failure

In the event of an RPA failure, the drone should be disarmed - this will stop all motors. The following steps should be followed:

  • Secure the area where the RPA will land

    • Do NOT fly the drone over an area where the RPA can unexpectedly land for this reason. Thus, flying over people is NOT permitted in this drone

  • Secure the drone and disconnect the battery

  • Do NOT fly the drone until inspected

Warning

Lost Link

In the event of loss of transmitter link, the pixhawk will activate return to home mode. If the RTH mode does not engage, initiate fly away procedures

Warning

Fly Away

In the event a fly-away occurs (both vertical and horizontal), the following procedures should be taken:

  • Attempt to regain communication by following lost link procedures

  • If unsuccessful, record last heading, speed, and altitude

    • Additionally, know the last battery level to estimate flight time

  • Alert local aviation authorities about new flight path and potential conflicts

Warning

Flight Termination

The flight may be terminated by disarming the drone - this will stop all motors. This should be used with caution as the aircraft will be rendered inoperable and unable to glide under control.

🔧 Week-Before To-Do List

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titlePre-Flight Inspection
  •  Air Frame
    •  Check all antennas, ensuring they are secure and in good condition
    •  Check the battery emplacement and secure attachment and ensure there are no cracks
    •  Check that all lights are operating normally
    •  Check that all sensors are secured and clear of any obstructions
    •  Check that the GPS is receiving satellites and providing a navigation solution
    •  For fixed wing aircraft, Check:
      •  Wings, ensuring they are securely attached to fuselage
      •  Wing leading edge surfaces
      •  Top and bottom of wing surfaces
      •  Wing tip surfaces
      •  Read of wing and all flight control surfaces for freedom of movement, security and any skin damage
    •  For rotary aircraft:
      •  Inspect top and bottom of air frame arms for cracks, loose parts, or signs of damage
      •  Check fluid levels and ensure no leaks if applicable
  •  Control Surfaces
    •  Ensure Elevator moves correctly
    •  Ensure Ailerons move correctly
    •  Ensure Rudder moves correctly
  •  Landing Gear
    •  Check landing gear is secure
    •  Inspect skids or wheels, especially attachment points
  •  Power plant
    •  Cowling or motor casing
    •  Security of engine mounts
    •  Presence of any cracks
    •  All wiring and connectors, ensure no cracks, loose connectors, or chaffing
  •  Propellers / Rotors
    •  Ensure propeller is secured
    •  Check for nicks, chips or cracks
    •  Ensure prop direction is correct
  •  Batteries
    •  Inspect to ensure there is no signs of swelling, external leaking or other defects
    •  Battery wiring and connectors from the battery are connected securely
    •  Batteries (and spares) are adequately charged
    •  Wires are not pinched
  •  Control Station / Receivers / Transmitter
    •  The battery and spare batteries if required are adequately charged
    •  Control Station device and cables are properly connected and functioning
    •  All flight interfaces are functioning normally
  •  Safety
    •  Good visibility and safe wind speed
    •  Surrounding is free of obstacles
    •  Crew far from drone
    •  General Site Survey
      •  Are there other people on the property
  •  Ground Recording / drone footage on
  •  Autopilot
    •  Control surfaces respond to autopilot in the correct manner
    •  Transitions between flight modes have expected effect
    •  Return-to-home systems, if present, have been configured

🧯 Aircraft Incident Procedures

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titleICARUS Emergency Procedures

Emergency Procedures:

  • Imminent Emergency: 911

  • Privacy offence: Local police

  • Fly away or loss of control - Local Aviation Authority (Refer to CFS)

    • This applies to both vertical and horizontal fly aways

Warning

Control Station Failure

In the event of a control station failure, the following steps should be taken:

  • Attempt to restart the transmitter

  • Use spare transmitter to communicate to drone

  • If unable to establish communication with the drone, follow lost link procedures

Warning

Equipment Failure

  • Battery

    • Do not fly if the battery appears dead or a problem is suspected. Puffy batteries should be ignored

  • Transmitter should be verified before flight

  • Props

    • Ensure in flight worthy condition (ex: no dings, etc)

  • Control Surfaces

    • Smooth, verify servo control, pushrod integrity

Warning

RPA Failure

In the event of an RPA failure, the drone should be disarmed - this will stop all motors. The following steps should be followed:

  • Secure the area where the RPA will land

    • Do NOT fly the drone over an area where the RPA can unexpectedly land for this reason. Thus, flying over people is NOT permitted in this drone

  • Secure the drone and disconnect the battery

  • Do NOT fly the drone until inspected

Warning

Lost Link

In the event of loss of transmitter link, the pixhawk will activate return to home mode. If the RTH mode does not engage, initiate fly away procedures

Warning

Fly Away

In the event a fly-away occurs (both vertical and horizontal), the following procedures should be taken:

  • Attempt to regain communication by following lost link procedures

  • If unsuccessful, record last heading, speed, and altitude

    • Additionally, know the last battery level to estimate flight time

  • Alert local aviation authorities about new flight path and potential conflicts

Warning

Flight Termination

The flight may be terminated by disarming the drone - this will stop all motors. This should be used with caution as the aircraft will be rendered inoperable and unable to glide under control.

😎 Post-Flight Checklist

Item

Owner

  •  Use Flight-Post Mortem to Debrief

ALL MEMBERS PRESENT

  •  Discard of damaged batteries

  •  Discharge used batteries for better longevity

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