Fixed-Wing Group | AerospaceNU
Jan 2026 – Present
Project Overview
The Guppy V2 RC Trainer Plane is a fixed-wing aircraft developed as part of AerospaceNU’s Fixed-Wing Group. The project focuses on designing a stable, durable, and beginner-friendly RC trainer aircraft while applying aerodynamic, structural, and manufacturability principles within a team-based engineering environment.
The aircraft is intended to balance performance, robustness, and ease of assembly, making it suitable for training and iterative testing.
My Role
As a member of the Fixed-Wing Group, I contributed to the mechanical and aerodynamic design of the aircraft, with a focus on CAD modeling, control surface development, and fabrication planning. I worked collaboratively with team members through weekly design discussions and reviews to refine component designs and address performance and structural considerations.
Design & Engineering Process
CAD Modeling & Component Design
- Designed and modeled aircraft components in SOLIDWORKS, contributing to the overall airframe layout
- Supported rudder and control surface development, incorporating design considerations for stability, control authority, and structural integrity
- Ensured designs were compatible with fabrication constraints and assembly requirements
Team-Based Design Decisions
- Participated in weekly design meetings and reviews, contributing to aerodynamic and structural decision-making
- Evaluated design tradeoffs related to weight, durability, and ease of manufacturing
- Collaborated with team members to integrate individual components into the complete aircraft system
Fabrication Planning & Integration
- Assisted with fabrication planning, preparing CAD designs for physical assembly and testing
- Considered manufacturability and assembly order during component design
- Supported integration of components into the full airframe configuration
Tools & Skills Applied
- SOLIDWORKS (CAD modeling, assemblies)
- Mechanical design principles
- Basic aerodynamic considerations for fixed-wing aircraft
- Design for manufacturability and assembly (DFM/DFA)
- Team-based engineering workflows and design reviews
Current Status
The Guppy V2 RC Trainer Plane is an ongoing project, with continued refinement of component designs and preparation for fabrication and testing. Future work includes iterative design improvements based on assembly outcomes and flight performance evaluation.
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