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Old 04-09-2019, 03:23 AM
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I see threads like this on RCU from time to time.The best advice is always to not try and reinvent the wheel. Experienced hobbyists and even professionals are working on the same problem as you are now. And they are putting out some good planes. Fly some of theirs first, and start reading up on aerodynamics and aircraft design. After you know what you are doing and also have some piloting skills, then you can start designing a plane with some chance of success.
OTOH, if this is a school project and you want us to verify your ideas and tell you how to make it work, I realize you may not have time for all of that. We see that sometimes too. Your best bet will be to examine the plans and designs of some successful planes and apply what you learn about structure and aerodynamics to your design. If you don't know why something was done a certain way, think it through or read build articles until you do know. We are here to share knowledge, but there is no substitute for learning by experience yourself.