DBF 2003-2004


Mission: 

Carry 4 Liters of water and remotely drop through 1/2 inch hole  during flight

Specs:

Wing Span: 8feet

Motor: Astro 60 Brushed

Length: 4 feet

Weight: Approx. 8 lbs.

Results:

Unfortunately the aircraft was delayed in obtaining test flights prior to competition, therefore we were required to test fly the day before competition on site.  Wichita, KS was very windy that day and during flight a skin rib bond near the wing attachment point failed and the wings "clapped" above the fuselage in mid-air resulting in an unrecoverable crash.