RC Plane

Reverse engineered and built a foamboard F-16 profile jet through BYU Aeronautics' first-semester fixed-wing program. Working with a teammate, I assembled and flew the aircraft as an early hands-on aerospace build project. It demonstrates fabrication, flight testing, and introductory aeronautics principles.

Role
Airframe Builder and Flight-Test Team Member
Team
BYU Aeronautics Club First-Semester Planes Program
Duration
September 2023 - December 2023
Outcome
Reverse engineered, built, and flew a foamboard F-16 profile jet as an introductory fixed-wing aerospace project.
Core Tools
Foamboard Fabrication, RC Flight Testing, Aircraft Assembly, Aeronautics Fundamentals
Team Page
Finished foamboard F-16 profile jet with transmitter on display before flight testing.

Overview

With a teammate, I reverse engineered a foamboard F-16 profile jet. We built and flew the plane as part of the BYU Aeronautics Club first-semester planes program.

Timeline

  • Duration: September 2023 - December 2023
  • Total time: 20 hours
  • Time commitment: About 1 hour per week

Results

The plane and transmitter

Up-close view

Flight day with my teammate

BYU Aeronautics Club

Technical Skills