Initial Steps

-Meet Aaron Sand our sponsor

-See aircraft and motor

-Receive motor for testing/test stand

-Measure airframe and motor dimensions

-Begin the characterization of the engine vibration

Initial Solutions

-Develop solutions to vibration problem

-Damper system

-Motor and electronics mounts

-Design damper system

-Theoretically test effectiveness of damper system

-Modify design for better results

-Select materials for motor and electronics mounts

Vibration Testing Preparation

-Select test stand method for testing

-Design test stand

-Determine if test stand design is safe

-Determine what materials are necessary for construction

-Order materials to be tested

-Order materials needed for damper system

-Build damper system

-Obtain and become familiar with test equipment

-Finalize test plan details

-Build test stand

-Mount motor to stand

Test Stand Vibration Testing

-Determine best points to test vibration on engine

-Ensure safety during testing

-Follow test plan to obtain data

-Collect and analyze data

-Draw conclusions to decide whether design modifications are necessary

In-Flight Testing Preparation

-Develop in-flight test plan

-Become familiar with necessary test equipment and software

-Schedule trips to Eglin for testing

In-Flight Vibration Testing

-Set up necessary equipment and software

-Follow test plan to obtain data

-Collect and analyze data

-Compare results to determine best solution to vibration problem