Custom Radio Antenna! Will it work? DarkAero 1 Progress Update - September 18, 2020

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In this DarkAero 1 progress update we go over the propeller controller, our custom radio antenna, the negative g-load wing test prep, and the wiring harness installation updates.

Ryley provides a high level overview of the Airmaster constant speed propeller controller. The prop was ordered sometime back, and we requested the speed controller be sent early so we could start integrating it in with our electrical system.

River gives an introduction to the work he has been doing on our custom radio antenna for the aircraft. The goal with the custom radio antenna is to create a low profile antenna that can integrate with our canopy fairing and keep a more seamless and aerodynamically clean design. The link to the antenna paper we referenced was from the following source: http://www.jpier.org/PIERM/pierm78/11.18102701.pdf

Ryley and Keegan cover the prep work that went into the test setup for the negative g-load test for the wing. There was a lot of work that goes into setting up the wing load test. Ryley modified the test stand from the positive g-load test by adding structure to it which allowed us to keep the wing attached the stand. This meant that all we had to do was rotate the stand upside down. Keegan machined out new sections of foam padding that will sit on top of the wing. The foam protects the wing from getting scratched from the bags and helps locate where the bags should be placed.

River provides a status update on the installation of the wiring for the aircraft. We have the first section of wire installed using a combination of p-clips and click bond studs. The installation helps hold the wiring out and away from the fuselage keeping it from rubbing against the airframe during vibrations.

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Video Chapters
00:00 - Intro
00:08 - Prop Controller
01:40 - Custom Radio Antenna
03:15 - Negative G-Load Test Stand Prep
06:03 - Negative G-Load Foam Pads
07:46 - Negative G-Load Test Setup Summary
08:59 - Wiring Install Update
10:10 - Thank You and Outro

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