Test it...but don't break it! - DarkAero 1 Wing Interface Testing

Check out https://darkaero.com/careers to join DarkAero! In this video we discuss the challenges of testing the wing-to-fuselage interface of the DarkAero 1 prototype. Like the wing of the DarkAero 1, the wing-to-fuselage interface experiences a range of loads during flight, and it was critical to confirm that this interface could withstand these loads without breaking. To simulate these loads, a test stand had to be developed that would allow the wing interface to be tested without damaging the surrounding fuselage structure. DarkAero Aircraft Page & Milestones: https://www.darkaero.com/aircraft Past videos on wing testing:    • Why we rebuilt our wing using pi joints      • We Load Tested the Wing! - DarkAero Progre...      • How we set up the NEGATIVE G proof load te...      • CARBON FIBER WING - Proof Load Test Setup!...   DarkAero 1 Aircraft - https://www.darkaero.com/aircraft DarkAero Courses - https://www.darkaero.com/courses DarkAero Services - https://www.darkaero.com/services DarkAero Apparel - https://www.darkaero.com/shop If you enjoyed this video and would like to see more of this type of content, follow along as we work to engineer the fastest, longest-range aircraft you can build in your garage! 0:00 Intro 0:55 Wing Interface Explained 1:36 Single vs Two-Piece Wing 2:15 Test Philosophy Explained 4:42 Design of the Test 9:18 Test Results, DarkAero 1 Progress More information on DarkAero can be found on our website and other social media accounts: https://www.darkaero.com https://www.darkaero.com/updates   / darkaeroinc     / darkaero-inc   https://x.com/DarkAeroInc