Aerospace Engineering Projects for Final Year Student

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Aerospace engineering students are seeking project ideas that involve design, controls, and fabrication, with a notable suggestion being the human-powered helicopter challenge, which offers a $250,000 prize for achieving specific flight criteria. Participants are encouraged to explore existing discussions on the topic for insights and guidance. There are concerns about the feasibility of using alternative energy sources, as rules prohibit stored energy solutions. The challenge requires over one horsepower for flight, which is beyond human capability. Engaging in this project could provide significant financial benefits and recognition in the field.
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hey guyz
i am a student of aerospace engineering(6th smester). now i have to choose my final year project. can anyone give me ideas of some exciting aerospace engineering projects which involve designing, controls and febrication.
m waitng for ur reply...
 
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The human powered helicopter is worth 250,000$ if you can hover for
one minute and reach 3 meters. That would pay your student loans ;)
See the threads in this forum on human powered helicopter
before you start.
 
HarryA said:
The human powered helicopter is worth 250,000$ if you can hover for
one minute and reach 3 meters. That would pay your student loans ;)
See the threads in this forum on human powered helicopter
before you start.

If you can figure out how to do it using bamboo, paper, and bailing wire, you'd probably win a Nobel prize, too.

I've seriously thought about entering, but my machine would have the humans pedaling for several minutes winding a spring which would then provide for a one-minute flight. Would that meet the rules?
 
No; stored energy is not allowed. F. W. McCooey in his book "Human Powered
Helicopter Design" calculated it would require just over one hp for flight. Humans
can not do that.
 

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