Our Design

Project Goal:

To place 1st in the 2010 SAE Aero Design competition.

Competition:

The Aero Design competition will be held April 30th - May 2nd, 2010 in Fort Worth, TX.

Project Objectives:

1. Research all potential ideas for use in the design.
2. Design an aircraft that maximizes flight round score by being capable of empty flight and meeting the predicted payload capacity.
3. Fabricate one (1) prototype and two (2) final aircraft before competition.
4. Present the project in both oral and written forms to report the design process and advantages of the aircraft.

High Level Deliverables:

1. Master Project Plan and Detailed Deliverables. 
2.  Fundraising – Market our design to companies and individuals requesting sponsorships. 
3.  Design Decisions – Settle on a design based upon research, calculations, and the SAE standards for the Aero Design competition. Important Decisions include:
     a. Power Plant
     b. Airfoil
     c. Material
     d. Geometry 
4.  Computer Models and Drawings – Utilize SolidWorks and other CAD programs to gain an accurate visualization of the design. 
5.  Prototype Aircraft -- Fabricate a prototype aircraft based on the current design in order to test its performance and determine if changes are needed.
     a. Testing
     b. Revise, alter, and redesign if necessary 
6. Two Competition Planes – Fabricate two planes for competition based on the final design. 
7.  Written and Oral Reports – Compile the years work into a written report, as well as, prepare and give an oral report. 
8.  Prediction – Make predictions on the performance of the aircraft based on the testing and calculations. 
9.  Competition – Put the final aircraft to the test at the SAE Aero Design Competition and get first place.

Specifications and Target Values: