What did I learn?

  Over my research I learned many things about aerodynamics and aeronautical engineering. Although none of my planes have worked, failure shall not prevail.

  My favorite part of this research was realizing the knowledge I had gained, could be applied to others things as well. I learned how to build an engine, how a plane works, and even how to engineer and design any type of vehicle.

  My least favorite part was actually building the plane. It became so repetitive and aggravating to build something and watch it fall apart over and over again the second you pick it up. To sum it up, I hated it, but when it did work, it was a fortunate serendipity.

  The best part about researching, was finding out how things work, and how it could be applied in the real world. It was engaging and passed time easily.

  The worst part, was actually researching. Although I enjoyed the passing of time by it, it also became an annoyance when I got too much information and worried myself over nothing.

  I learned that my only true learning was through failure. Watching every plane crash and burn, quite literally, helped me see what different adjustments did to something. I realized the only way to success was through failure, and the only real learning was learning that you were wrong. It made me realize how much trouble, pain, and sacrifice aeronautical engineers went through developing the first planes generations ago. I realized the sweat and blood our race has shed to get us off the ground.

  I realized we can't fly together.

  I realized flying is for dreamers.

  I realized flying is a failure.

  I realized the pain people go through to learn.

  I realized pain.

  I realized failure is real.

Did I fly?

  After my previous failure, I have finished my second model of the plane. This one is made of balsa wood to keep it lightweight and sturdy. This time I took photos and video to provide ample documentation in the process.

  As I was hooking up the batteries and finishing the wiring, I was caught off-guard and short circuited the battery, causing an explosion and injuring my hand. This was a huge roadblock, as I can't build a plane with one hand. Luckily, it has mostly healed up and I finished building the plane.

  My one problem is due to the weather, I couldn't fly it and test if it actually works. Tomorrow it's supposed to be clear so I'll be able to test it on the runway if the water has dried up. Although I have no flight videos, I do have a few photos of the finished model, so that helps. Hopefully, I'll be able to fly it tomorrow, and have a success.

Can I fly again?

  I finally began building the plane after my previous planning, but have encountered a problem. As I built it with foam, a much lighter material than wood, the rudders and elevators couldn't work properly to steer the plane, and it crashed during landing. Luckily the foam or electronics weren't damaged so I can use it, but I would rather test different materials and see if they work better,

  The new model will be built with wood, a heavier material, but my engine is very powerful enough to take that weight. I'm expecting it to be up to four times the weight, so I will have to increase throttle up to 6000 RPM, or 100 revolutions per second, to counter this weight and make it flight-worthy.

  If I can successfully fly this one through a couple of tests, I will record a short flight to prove its capabilities. I might even decide to measure its speed and see how much power the engine can really deliver.

What will I fly?

  As I discussed in my previous post, I will be building a radio-controlled airplane. I have decided to build it out of a foam, as it is light weight and durable.

  I have purchased all necessary materials and will begin construction soon. To design the plane and wings I have taken to the study of aerodynamics. The wings will be built with Bernoulli's Principle in mind to give it proper lift.

  This intensive studying and planning will hopefully be worth it as I set off my flight. All my preparation is now complete and ready to take off.

How will I fly?

  After researching flight and aerodynamics, I have decided to design and construct an airplane. But do to budget limits and time, I will construct my own radio-controlled airplane. I will have to purchase a radio system, servos, and transistors. I will design it similar to a Cessna, but a much smaller scale.

  I will begin construction soon and do multiple flight tests, to make sure it is able to fly. I am debating on what materials I should use, as wood is too heavy, but sheet metal is too susceptible to damage and overheating. I could even make it out of a much lighter foam, so it won't be damaged as easily. Until then, I will be working on plans and designs for my new aircraft.

  

  

  

How do we fly?

 We have moved. We have moved from land and to the sea. We have moved from land, and to the sea, to the skies and space, our final frontier. How do we fly? How have we gone from these places and built balloons, to gliding, and to full-on airplanes? 

 

 What is flying? Flying is moving through the air. Flying is moving through new places, to discover new places. Flying is our movement to the sky. Flying has evolved us as a people.

 

 How did we come to flying? Why did we resort to the sky? Rather than continuing to sail, we have changed our mentality. We have realized and discovered more efficient ways to move and travel. Flying has evolved us as a people.

 What is flying? Flying is finding new ways around a common problem.

 What is flying? Flying is advancing through time as a people, together.

 What is flying? Flying is working together.

 

 What is flying? Flying is evolution.

 Let us fly. Let us fly, together.