{"id":298,"date":"2015-03-02T22:12:10","date_gmt":"2015-03-02T22:12:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/tflight-wp1\/?page_id=298"},"modified":"2019-03-18T17:41:34","modified_gmt":"2019-03-18T17:41:34","slug":"tf2-build","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/teenflight.org\/?page_id=298","title":{"rendered":"Build 2014-15 (TF2)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; fullwidth=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.47&#8243;][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=&#8221;2014-15 Build Program&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;center&#8221; scroll_down_icon_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.16&#8243; title_text_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#0c71c3&#8243; button_one_text_size__hover_enabled=&#8221;off&#8221; button_one_text_size__hover=&#8221;null&#8221; button_two_text_size__hover_enabled=&#8221;off&#8221; button_two_text_size__hover=&#8221;null&#8221; button_one_text_color__hover_enabled=&#8221;off&#8221; button_one_text_color__hover=&#8221;null&#8221; button_two_text_color__hover_enabled=&#8221;off&#8221; button_two_text_color__hover=&#8221;null&#8221; button_one_border_width__hover_enabled=&#8221;off&#8221; button_one_border_width__hover=&#8221;null&#8221; button_two_border_width__hover_enabled=&#8221;off&#8221; button_two_border_width__hover=&#8221;null&#8221; button_one_border_color__hover_enabled=&#8221;off&#8221; button_one_border_color__hover=&#8221;null&#8221; button_two_border_color__hover_enabled=&#8221;off&#8221; button_two_border_color__hover=&#8221;null&#8221; button_one_border_radius__hover_enabled=&#8221;off&#8221; button_one_border_radius__hover=&#8221;null&#8221; button_two_border_radius__hover_enabled=&#8221;off&#8221; button_two_border_radius__hover=&#8221;null&#8221; button_one_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=&#8221;off&#8221; button_one_letter_spacing__hover=&#8221;null&#8221; button_two_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=&#8221;off&#8221; button_two_letter_spacing__hover=&#8221;null&#8221; button_one_bg_color__hover_enabled=&#8221;off&#8221; button_one_bg_color__hover=&#8221;null&#8221; button_two_bg_color__hover_enabled=&#8221;off&#8221; button_two_bg_color__hover=&#8221;null&#8221;][\/et_pb_fullwidth_header][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;section&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.74&#8243; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;50px|0|50px|0&#8243; transparent_background=&#8221;off&#8221; padding_mobile=&#8221;off&#8221;][et_pb_row padding_mobile=&#8221;off&#8221; column_padding_mobile=&#8221;on&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;row&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.47&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.47&#8243;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;3.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; use_border_color=&#8221;off&#8221; border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Our TF2 build program began in September 2013. As of that date, we had not received our 501(c)(3) tax exemptions so we were unable to receive donations for this build project. Fortunately, an individual provided the necessary funds so we could keep the students working. The plane is complete and only lacks the avionics and engine kits which costs @ $50,000. \u00a0We currently use this airplane as our show piece that we use for exhibits, shows, etc. \u00a0We hope one day to receive the funding to complete this plane.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Update March 2019:<\/strong>\u00a0 The students have begun a project to analyze the possibility for converting the gas designed RV-12 to electric power. Students have already performed the necessary power requirements for both take-off and cruise and are now researching available electric motor options. They are also calculating the necessary battery capacity to meet their desire goal for length of flight.<\/p>\n<p>It should be noted that this plane would be used as a test bench for future technology in electric flight so long flight endurance it not a requirement.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #00ff00;\">Empennage\/Tailcone Kit: <\/span><em>Completed<\/em><br \/> <span style=\"color: #00ff00;\">Wing Kit: <\/span><em>Completed<\/em><br \/> <span style=\"color: #00ff00;\">Fuselage Kit: <\/span><em>Completed<\/em><br \/> <span style=\"color: #00ff00;\">Finishing Kit: <\/span><em>Completed<\/em><br \/> <span style=\"color: #00ff00;\">Avionics Kit: <\/span><em>Need funding!<\/em><br \/> <span style=\"color: #00ff00;\">Engine Kit: <\/span><em>Need funding!<\/em><br \/> <span style=\"color: #00ff00;\">Paint: <\/span><em>Need funding<\/em><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Our TF2 build program began in September 2013. 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