- Conducted airfoil analysis using AVL and XFOIL for trade studies on wing and aileron taper, chord, and tail sizing
- Assembled planes from composites and balsa, machined wooden components using bandsaw, and ultracoted wings
- Performed research on possib le airfoils and wingtip designs with testing through STAR-CCM
- Trained 10+ rookie members on how to use aerodynamic analysis and CFD software
- Constructed sizing plot detailing design point criteria and selection through MATLAB
- Researched aerodynamic and manufacturing abilities of a nontraditional elliptical wing design for future planes