What is the SAE Aero Design Competition?
Aero Design West
Where: Van Nuys, CAWhen: April 12-14, 2013
Competition: 75 International and Western US entrants
Scoring: Written Report, Oral Presentation, Flight Demonstation
Regular Class Requirements
Design Objective:
As given by the SAE 2013 Rulebook: The objective of Regular Class is to design an aircraft that can lift as much weight as possible while observing the available power and aircraft's length, width, and height requirements. Accurately predicting the lifting capacity of the aircraft is an important part of the exercise, as prediction bonus points often determine the difference in placement between competing teams.
Mission Constraints:
Takeoff within 200ft
Complete 360 degree circuit
Land intact within 400ft
Design Constraints:
All dimensions combined (height + width + length) may be no more than 225in
Standard, unmodified engine: OS .61FX or Magnum XLS-61A
No fiber-reinforced plastics (FRP) such as carbon fiber or fiberglass