Toobuilder
Well Known Member
Recent posts have shown a need for a "Test and Evaluation" technical forum IMHO. In my mind VAF would benefit from a distinct section where new ideas are not only hatched (plenty of that already), but also fabricated/implemented and most importantly TESTED and validated. Note that I'm not talking about a guy who "... added Product X and now the engine runs smoother..." Thats a consumer review. I'm talking about evaluation via the scientific method. In this context it would at least include:
--System under test (description)
--Problem statement/opportunity for improvement
--Implementation/integration
--Success criteria/requirements
--Conduct Test/data collection
--Results/conclusion
In my mind the primary "rule" is that if one starts a thread in this section it is with the intent that it will be completed eventually. In other words don't start a thread with a pie in the sky idea that you are just spitballing. If you start it, finish it! Ultimately the section becomes a resource for people who are contemplating an idea and this will show them if it worked or not.
I recognize DR is not bound by peer pressure to change his forum and I also realize that this site is primarily a resource for people building kit aircraft. That said, there are plenty of us who are either in the formal flight test world or who are simply interested in quantifiable data. This poll is just to see if there is any interest.
--System under test (description)
--Problem statement/opportunity for improvement
--Implementation/integration
--Success criteria/requirements
--Conduct Test/data collection
--Results/conclusion
In my mind the primary "rule" is that if one starts a thread in this section it is with the intent that it will be completed eventually. In other words don't start a thread with a pie in the sky idea that you are just spitballing. If you start it, finish it! Ultimately the section becomes a resource for people who are contemplating an idea and this will show them if it worked or not.
I recognize DR is not bound by peer pressure to change his forum and I also realize that this site is primarily a resource for people building kit aircraft. That said, there are plenty of us who are either in the formal flight test world or who are simply interested in quantifiable data. This poll is just to see if there is any interest.
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