User:Inh117/enes100/Fan Wing Work 2

''This is designed for a person working on a project for 4 weeks as part of a 3 credit class. Please copy this form to your user page. Then delete everything in italics when filling out this form.''

Write problem/project Goal
Construct a model of the Fan Wing concept to produce high amounts of lift and thrust with minimal takeoff distance.

My First Task
Materials have been gathered for the construction of the roller cages. I would like to begin testing the prototype roller cages in operational conditions to assess the limitations of this component. This testing will give me a better idea of what kind of motor needs to be used to power the roller cages.

Summary of actual work over first weekend
After the roller cage was built in the first project phase, I needed to begin testing the cage to assess its limitations. I built a mounting device for the roller cage after adding a central drive shaft. On this mount, I also included a large amount of room to test different motors.

Week1 Narrative
The roller cage by itself, while easy to construct, appeared to be weak in structure, especially the method in which the vanes (recycled plastic window blinds) were attached to the supports (8 in total on the circumference of each CD), which was simply hot glue. I found that operational testing, possibly destructive testing was necessary in order to continue with the project. Moving forward through the construction phase would be pointless, and time wasting if I wasn't sure that the roller cage I had constructed would not hold together when brought up to speed. Looking at videos demonstrating the Fan Win concept, the roller cage spins so fast, it is possible to see through it.

My Second Task
Record what you are planning on doing for the team during the second weekend.

Summary of actual work over second weekend
How is what you did different than what you planned?

Week2 Narrative
Tell a detailed story describing what you did for your team over the weekend.

My Third task
Record what you are planning on doing for the team during the third weekend.

Summary of actual work over third weekend
How is what you did different than what you planned?

Week3 Narrative
Tell a detailed story describing what you did for your team over the weekend.

My Fourth task
''Record what you are planning on doing for the team during the final weekend of project work. ''

Summary of actual work over fourth weekend
How is what you did different than what you planned?

Week4 Narrative
Tell a detailed story describing what you did for your team over the weekend.

Complete Team Page
Fill out the Team Form (should have already copied the form, created the team page, linked to it and started filling it out).