Background Rideau Valley Soaring (RVS) is comprised of gliding en- thusiasts operating beside the Rideau River between Manotick and Kemptville on Dilworth Road. RVS stated current trailer models being used and on the glider trailer market have beneficial fea- tures but would like to incor- porate all features into one trailer. Glider Trailer Design & Construction Brian Bennett, Daniel Eagle, David Maysenhoelder, Harmanpreet Singh Dhundke Contact David Thibodeau - School of Advanced Technology [email protected] Craig Shoemaker - Wellington Manufacturing [email protected] George Domaradzki - Rideau Valley Soaring Club [email protected] Andrew Huddleston - Rideau Valley Soaring Club [email protected] Technical Requirements • Surge braking system • Empty trailer shall weigh a maximum 650 kilograms • Width, not including wheels and mudguard, shall not exceed 1676mm • Trailer shall remain stationary and level when wings and fuselage are loaded • If painted, proper surface preparation, priming, and paint type to be used • There shall be one (1) access door (roughly 2’ X 3’) located at the opposite end of loading to allow loading of ancillary equipment and viewing of fuselage nose and wings • The trailer shall be balanced in such a way that 7% to 10% of its total weight with glider shall rest on the vehicle tow ball hitch • Wheels shall be 15” in size • Structure shall be strong enough to prevent any major flexing of the body of over ½” over the length of the floor and roof Flow Simulation Design Process • Examine current models • Analyze design possibilities • Designing the trailer • Manufacturing the trailer • Testing product • Completing the project Trailer Assembly at Wellington Manufacturing Background photograph: nzcivair.blogspot.com