This MQP objective was to design, simulate, and build a radio-controlled airplane to compete in the Regular Class of the 2024 SAE Aero East Competition. Through fundraising and careful resource allocation, the project goal was successfully achieved, and the team participated at the competition in Lakeland, FL, March 2024. The team conducted research on key concepts including aerodynamics and flight, structural design, manufacturing techniques, material properties, and competition rules and resources. They executed a crowdfunding campaign, multi-stage CAD design reviews with third-party critiques, and CFD and structural analysis using ANSYS and SolidWorks simulations. The plane was then manufactured, involving material and design tests, precise craftsmanship, and multiple prototype tests.

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Creator

• Magalhaes, Michael
• Gadziala, Matthew
• Vaz, Aaron
• Hoyle, Liam
• Barmakian, Daniel
• Faulkner, Lauren
• Latli, Adelan
• Rich, Marc

Subject

• Project-Based Learning
• Industry
• Innovation

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• E-project-042524-122615
• 121697

Palabra Clave

• RC Airplane
• Manufacturing
• SAE Aero Design
• SAE
• Airplane
• Design

Advisor

• Ebadi, Alireza

Year

• 2024

Sponsor

• M-V Electrical Contractors, Inc
• DMAG Investments LLC

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Not Specified

Date created

• 2024-04-25

Resource type

• Major Qualifying Project

Major

• Mechanical Engineering

Source

• E-project-042524-122615

Rights statement

• In Copyright