Measurement of Required Power with Human-Powered Aircraft in Take-off Ground Running

Abstract

In this paper, we propose the method for the measurement of required power and the adjustment of optimum gear ratio in takeoff ground running. To get the values of required power and speed, we measured torque of the left side and the right side of pedals, RPM of pedals, and speed of the cockpit frame. In order to improve the takeoff speed, some drums were applied, and the optimum gear ratio of the front drum to the rear drum was determined.