Institution of Mechanical Engineers - Schools Aerospace Challenge 2008
The Institution of Mechanical Engineers have asked us to post details of their School Aerospace Challenge 2008.
This is an annual team design exercise for schools and is open to 16 to 18 year olds. Each team is to comprise of 3 members. The challenge this year is to design a new training aircraft for the RAF.
Twelve successful teams will attend a four day residential course at Cranfield University during the summer where they will have the opportunity to learn about aircraft and jet engines, take the controls of a light aircraft and helicopter, get airborne in the Jetstream flying classroom and much more.
The winning team will receive £5000 prize money, with individual team members each receiving £850 and their School £2450.
For further information, please see the attached poster.
Schools Aerospace Challenge Poster 2008
Or visit their website at www.aerospacechallenge.org