Critical design review: Speedfest Orange Team

Abstract

A task was given to create a small, hand launchable, jet propelled hotliner to compete in the 30N class. The aircraft must not only demonstrate specific speed and efficiency characteristics, but it also must be easy and fast to assemble, reliable and desirable for purchase. The Oklahoma Sate Orange team developed such an aircraft that is marketed to be an attractive and stylish hotliner, and is able to travel at high speeds and turn fast. The Tempest, which was envisioned, designed, and built by the team is a forward swept aircraft that has a bottom mounted engine, and a inverted Y tail. The aircraft can be launched by hand or cart, and goes upwards of 200 mph. The task to fly for 4 minutes and fly pylons was completed on Speedfest day.