Here’s a detailed how-to on building a modified SPAD3D mini plane that the author has named the “SPA3DT” (the “T” stands for “tubular”). The maker is using a “TT Pro .46” engine for power and a “GP 10 ounce” fuel tank. Check out the specifics of how he did it at the link below. SPA3DT
From Hack a Day: German engineering firm Festo has created this flying manta ray. Dubbed the Air_ray, it’s a balloon made of an aluminum-vaporised “PET foil”. Inflated with helium, the Air_ray’s propulsion system is a flapping wing drive. Each wing has alternating pressure and tension flanks that are attached to an internal set of ribs. […]
As part of DIY Drones BlimpDuino Project, Chris Anderson has a new piece up about adding vectoring thrusters to a blimp. How to add vectoring thrusters to a blimp
This was originally used for a hang glider, but I am sure it would work in other situations. Why not use it on a down-tube of a bicycle, or attached a DIY dolly? The design requirements are pretty basic. The mounts needs to be light weight and robust to withstand my less than perfect landings […]
BurnSim ($39) is a solid rocket motor ballistic simulation program (Windows only) now in its third version. In a nutshell, input your motor, nozzle and propellant characteristics and BurnSim calculates the Kn (kilonewton) through the burn and predicts estimated chamber pressure and motor performance. Once your motor design is in BurnSim, you can tweak the […]
A couple of my Make: DC and Dorkbot DC compatriots, Nick Farr, Adam Koeppel, and others, have created a hacker space in DC, in the spirit of other bricks and mortars sites like NYC Resistor and Philly’s The Hactory. HacDC is holding a pre-grand opening “Parts Party” this Sunday to start collecting techno-junk, equipment, parts, […]
This custom built throttle project shows you how to add a more realistic gaming experience to your boring flight simulator game. Pretty simple construction notes at the link below. How to Build Dual Throttles For Your Flight Simulator
