The ARDA v2.0 Mk2 "Ader"
Construction "Log Book"
Advanced Reduced Drag Aircraft
By Jean-Louis Naudin
created on May 7h, 1999 - JLN Labs - Last update June 13th, 1999

The ARDA v2.0 Mk2 "Ader" is the full scale model of the Flying Wing which uses a EHD propulsion system..

• June 13th, 1999 : FIRST TEST FLIGHT of the ARDA v2.0 mk2

Click on the picture above to see more details

• June 9th, 1999: The First test flight has been delayed due to the bad weather conditions.

FIRST TEST FLIGHT of the ARDA v2.0 mk2 scheduled on June 13th, 1999

• June 5st, 1999: The ARDA flying wing is now ready...countdown : J-4

Avionic equipment and the EHD generator (in front) now fully functionnal....

• June 1st, 1999: EHD wings now ready...countdown started : J-7

• May 29h, 1999: The main electric engine is now installed on the wing, it will be used for the initial climb.

• May 27h, 1999: The ARDA is now finished, next step : avionic, electronic and EHD systems installation

• May 25h, 1999: Left and right wings are now finished, ailerons and servos installed...

You notice the thickness of the Eppler 338 profile, the EHD features are not yet installed

• May 16h, 1999: Installation of the avionic and the electronic equipment...

• May 13th, 1999: Main structure now finished...

• May 10th, 1999: Left and right wings with the ribs..

• May 9th, 1999 : Super-structure of the fuselage now finished...

• May 7th, 1999 : Construction started...

The center part of the wing under construction ,
you will notice the pen on the right of the picture , this gives a good idea of the size...

Email : JNaudin509@aol.com

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