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  1. rmattisonav8r

    3D printing, CNC cutting CAD design, and file preparation

    Hi folks, I have launched a company called Proto.Lab in Duluth MN. We offer some CAD, rapid prototyping and CNC services. Please check us out at Proto.lab
  2. rmattisonav8r

    Design and prototyping services

    Hello HBA, I've figured out what I want to be when I grow up! In my previous life, I was lead designer in multiple Advanced Development Groups in aviation working on business turbine aircraft. I've also been tinkering with some of my own design ideas shared here in this forum periodically. I...
  3. rmattisonav8r

    Industrial Designer and aviation enthusiast

    4 Years later, and I'm back! Last we talked I was largely unprepared to engage in a conversation about aircraft design. You guys were both encouraging and realistic in your guidance. I have been working almost daily since my last checkin in 2010. I've been reading your suggested material...
  4. rmattisonav8r

    Let's design together!

    Sounds like fun. I can't commit to participation, but I will be watching.
  5. rmattisonav8r

    Trimable Canard

    Topaz, What don't you know!!! Balance of moments, something else to study... Just for clarification, I am planning on changing the incidence on the canard to raise the canard CL along with flap deployment on the the main wing to raise it's CL. Does that influence you guys response any...
  6. rmattisonav8r

    Trimable Canard

    Starship too right?
  7. rmattisonav8r

    Trimable Canard

    Just for reference, I'm taking baby steps in my aircraft design process and I am past the basic X- plane and large scale (6 ft wingspan) model phase. Of course like every canard aircraft designer they reach that can I tackle the flaps and balance phase of the process :ermm: so here we go...
  8. rmattisonav8r

    New member with crazy design...

    Cool design. Looks good. I love the glass nose idea. My first inclinations is to worry about soot on the wing especcialy if you plan for a laminar airfoil then if you are planning for a composite wing, you need to worry about temperature, and finally the high thrustline if unchecked will cause...
  9. rmattisonav8r

    Tandem wing lift design

    I'm reading both Raymer and illustrated guide to aerodynamics guide. I need to be able to visualize what's going on to get the jist of it. the In a tandem wing or on a canard configuration (which is what I am interested in) would the wing stuff (W/S, L, Cl, stall speed, and K, L/D) be based on...
  10. rmattisonav8r

    Martin jetpack valuable

    Soo I was flipping through the comedic Popular Mechanics article mocking flying cars and was suprised to see the Martin Jetpack's twin ducted fan engines @ 1.7ft and 6000 rpm make 600lbs thrust...... Well .... Thinking bout it.... of course it does, it has to lift a 200# pilot and 250# machine...
  11. rmattisonav8r

    Test footage of my ducted fan

    2 cool what diameter is the fan?
  12. rmattisonav8r

    Eric, a web developer from mid-Michigan says hi!

    There is a ton of good info here. Welcome, keep us posted!
  13. rmattisonav8r

    Industrial Designer and aviation enthusiast

    So I've gone away and read 70% of Raymer's book and scribbles vigorously. Actually having some idea of what is involved in design has heavily influenced the design. There have been revisions with regard to the wing and canard placement and size. Estimated performance 31 ft wing span 87 sq ft...
  14. rmattisonav8r

    Air vents?

    Found it! I've worked with them. They are top notch. Ppp.aero "Pacific Precision Products (PPP) is based out of Southern California with over 35 years experience specializing in the design, manufacturing & integration of systems and components mainly for aircraft manufacturers, system...
  15. rmattisonav8r

    Air vents?

    Ppp I believe it's called persicion products pacific or something like that. Expect to spent between 70 to 300 depending on the finish plastic metal or all types of plating
  16. rmattisonav8r

    Starting design of a unique aircraft

    Based on some mild interest, and the amount of questions I'll likely have along the way, I have decided to start my own design a see what happens. Just a recap: I am an Industrial Designer with most of my experience in the aerospace industry. Industrial design is a My focus has been...
  17. rmattisonav8r

    Industrial Designer and aviation enthusiast

    Got it I'm 29 sooo........ Thriller or Back to the Future References are right up my alley.
  18. rmattisonav8r

    Industrial Designer and aviation enthusiast

    Jim marlin? Ok i googled it, came back with nothin?
  19. rmattisonav8r

    I like this guys approach

    I got into homebuilding cause one of my friends is building a cozy in his garage, my old boss had an RV somethin and all my propeller head buddies give me guided tour through Oshkosh homebuilt area. Always interesting but I didn't get excited until I saw the Garrow Aircraft Verticopter...
  20. rmattisonav8r

    flying wing sightseeing plane

    Like the name skybox.
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