AirEx '12

AIREX is an annual Design Build and Fly competition (DBFC) held at GIKI University. Each year, the competition presents a unique challenge that establishes the design requirements for the participants.

Our team, composed entirely of school students, was the only non-university group participating, competing against mostly second- and third-year university students. This was our first attempt at building a plane, and the experience was both challenging and rewarding.

We had to learn the basic principles of aerodynamics, work with new materials, and ensure everything stayed within budget, as the project was self-funded. Despite these obstacles, we successfully completed our plane and managed to compete in the event, gaining invaluable experience and knowledge in the process.