Autodesk Fusion 360

• https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWLtHp5rnDuTFa2CpkuF_eYK8-aCMMID1

How To Start Designing RC Airplanes in Fusion 360 Tutorial

Tutorial [Episode 1]

• Download Fusion 360, its free for personal and hobby use.
• Working images (L-1011 Footprint Diagram, L-1011 Profile Diagam, L-1011 Front Elevation Diagram)
• https://github.com/carlpaton/Fusion360Data

Axis

• Z: up and down
• X: lateral
• Y: depth

Canvas

• INSERT -> Canvas -> Browse for image -> Select Face (this is the axis)
• Expand the image, place at start of origin point
• Repeat for all axis

To calibrate the canvas

• Set unit of measure (top left under Document Settings, mm is the default)
• Right click each canvase and select Calibrate
• Select nose center (center top) and then select the very edge where the wing ends. Set this to half the wing span. EG: 1000mm /2 = 500mm
• Calibrate help - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ui-rieDDdTQ

Part 1 | Airfoils [Episode 2]

Part 2 | Spars & Ribs [Episode 3]

Part 3 | Joints, Spar Caps & Wing Mount [Episode 4]

3D Model an Airplane Fuselage Nose [Episode 5]

3D Model Airplane Empennage “Tail” [Episode 6]

Longerons & Stringers [Episode 7]