University teams design, fabricate, and demonstrate the flight capabilities of an unmanned, electric-powered, radio-controlled aircraft.
Engineering | STEM
AIAA Design/Build/Fly Competition
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- Contact: studentprogram@aiaa.org
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- American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics
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Comp Info
- Estimated Ann. Participants: 600
- Cost: Membership fees for AIAA, travel and fabrication costs apply.
- Estimated Time Commitment: Significant
- Participant Format: Small Team
- Event Format: In-Person
- Competition Format: Design, Simulation/Challenge
- Reach: National
- Event Size: Small
Participation Information
Register through the AIAA website, form a team, and participate in the competition in Tucson, AZ.
Open to university student teams; AIAA student membership required.
Recognition, networking opportunities, and cash prizes for top aerospace designs
Register through the AIAA website, form a team, and participate in the competition in Tucson, AZ.
Design and build aircraft, complete the fly-off, and demonstrate capabilities in Tucson, AZ.
RC aircraft kits, design software, fabrication tools, presentation materials.
Aircraft performance, design innovation, flight handling qualities, manufacturing requirements.
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