Aerospace Engineering
Through interactive projects and learning sessions, your student will explore the science and math behind flight!
Soar to new heights.
Our aerospace engineering module not only provides a thrilling learning experience but also equips students with valuable skills and real-world experience, making it a valuable addition to their college applications. Students will learn fundamental concepts like lift, drag, and propulsion.
Electrical Engineering Projects
Glider and Wing Design
Students will leverage the fundamental principles of flight, including lift, drag, and center of gravity, to design and construct a glider capable of carrying a significant payload—an actual shoebox! This challenging task will push their creativity and problem-solving skills to new heights, all while learning about aerospace engineering. This hands-on project provides a valuable learning experience by allowing students to experience the thrill of aerospace engineering in three different phases.
Project Phases
Design & Planning
Conceptualization: research different glider designs, considering factors like wing shape, size, and airfoil
Planning: plan out proposed glider designs and choose the optimal materials, shape, and design of the glider
Calculations: perform basic calculations related to wing area, aspect ratio, and center of gravity to optimize the designs for flight
Building
Material Selection: select appropriate materials for the gliders
Construction: carefully construct gliders based on designs
Testing & Refinement
Flight Testing: test gliders by launching them and observing their flight characteristics
Data Collection: measure flight distance, duration, and stability to help optimize for the perfect glider
Analysis and Refinement: analyze the gliders, identify areas for improvement, and make adjustments to their designs
Learning Outcomes
01
Engineering Principles
Conceptualization: Students research different glider designs, considering factors like wing shape, size, and airfoil.
Planning: Students plan out their proposed glider designs and choose the optimal materials, shape, and design of their glider.
Calculations: Students might perform basic calculations related to wing area, aspect ratio, and center of gravity to optimize their designs for flight.
02
Design Process
Material Selection: Students select appropriate materials for their gliders.
Construction: Carefully construct gliders based on their designs.
03
Problem-Solving
Learn the skills to safely and accurately solder electronic components to a printed circuit board.
04
Creativity and Innovation
Understand the principles of electromagnetisms.