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Current Team Leads
Get to know some of our current team leads.
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Meetings
Sometimes necessary, but usually not.
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Communication
If you don't want meetings, communicate.
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Motivation
We want to be motivators, not managers.
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Airfoil Analysis
Using XFoil to analyse and select airfoils.
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Wing Analysis
Using XFLR5 and other tools to design wings and tails.
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Stability Analysis
Using XFLR5 and other tools to analyse stability of wings and tails.
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CFD
Computational Fluid Dynamic analysis using STARCCM+ and other tools.
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Wind Tunnel Testing
Using both big and small wind tunnels as needed.
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Part Modeling
Using CAD for parametric models.
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Part Assemblies
Using CAD to simulate part interactions.
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Drawings/Renderings
To show off our sweet designs.
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FEA
Finite Element Analysis using ANSYS and other tools for wing and fuselag structures.
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Flutter
Working with Aero team to analyse aerodynamic flutter.
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Structural Testing
Yield, Fatigue, Failure, etc.
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Propellers
Analysing and choosing propellers for each flight mission.
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Motors
Analysing and choosing a motor.
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Electronics
Choosing the right speed controller, batteries, etc.
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Wind Tunnel Testing
Analysing propulsion system performance in the wind tunnels.
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Prototyping
Working with all the subteams to make prototypes for testing
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Composites
Working with composites to build super nice parts.
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CNC
Using Computer Numerical Control to hotwire wing cores,mill molds and prototypes, etc.
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3D Printing
Use additive manufacturing for various parts and prototypes.
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Laser Cutting
Use laser cutting for lots of prototypes and parts.
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System Design
Work with all the subteams to make sure all the pieces fit together.
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Specialty Systems
Work on the wild card requirements for the year (e.g. bomb drops).
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Simulator
Put the design in the simulator for an additional check and practice.
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Flight Testing
Over and over and over.
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Fly-off
Don't mess it up...