ESA321 Group Assignment | Glider Model Project
ESA321 Group Assignment | Glider Model Project Our ESA321 students are taking flight with an exciting Glider Model Group Assignment ! 🚀 In this project, students work in teams to design, build, and test a glider model using sustainable materials , applying fundamental aerospace engineering principles to a real-world challenge. 🔧 What’s involved? ✔️ Designing the fuselage, wings, tail section, and landing gear ✔️ Optimizing aerodynamics, stability, and structural strength ✔️ Ensuring safe payload support and smooth landings 📏 Performance Targets: 🛫 Minimum flight distance of 10 meters 🛬 Successful and safe landing with minimal damage 🏫 Testing Location: All gliders are tested at the Aerospace Discovery Centre, Hangar, School of Aerospace Engineering , where performance, control, and design execution are evaluated. 📅 Key Dates: 7 January 2026 This project highlights teamwork, creativity, and hands-on learning as students transform theory into flight-ready...