Quote from: K K Iyer on November 28, 2025, 09:49:52 PM@SohelKhan,Hi, actually the whole construction is of XPS foam covered in fiberglass. Wings will be having two 8mm CF spars, so the whole plane actually feels strong to me and i have kept the ailerons in my mind but not cut as of now but it will be there before the maiden
First post in five years?!
I'll respond in imperial units as that's easier for me.
Your wing is about 66" span, 6" chord, 2.75 sqft area, right?
So aspect ratio is 11, much higher than around 6 for a typical RC model of this span.
(I assume it is RC, not control line!)
At such aspect ratio, the bending load on the wing will be significant.
Your carbon spars are probably adequate, but the wing construction seems flimsy.
I would have gone for full 1/16" balsa sheeting, top and bottom.
Anyway, please do a load test of at least 4g.
Why is the estimated weight so high? 3kg?
At this AUW, the wing loading will be about 38oz/sqft.
That's 60% higher than desirable (around 24oz/sqft)
I see no provision for ailerons. Are you planning on using only rudder, elevator and throttle? I fear that without ailerons it would be unflyable.
If you are with me so far, I'll proceed with estimating the power requirement.
Best wishes for your project. Lovely fuselage!
Iyer.
