Brief Description: Inital Solidworks Modeling of VP-1
This step completed before completion of "Kitlog" project file and so is not as detailed as future posts.
Solidworks of approximately 50% of the airplane was completed including: -Bulkheads -Rudder -Stabilator -Ailerons -Spars -Spar Brackets -Landing Gear -Fuselage (F-9) stiffener -Tailwheel Frame -Control Stick -Fuel Tank Bottom -Wing Ribs -Seat Support -Instrument Panel -Fairlead -Hinges -Control Surface Weights -Brackets -Trim Tabs
Conceptual Design Planning Includes: -Layout of instrument panel and cockpit (incorporating IPad Mini for Foreflight) -Color scheme decisiong (Piper Cub Yellow with Stained wood Accent) -Front windshield and turtle deck design decision -Decison on what parts to begin construction (Fuselage Sides, Control Stick Assembly, Bulkheads)
