Western Aero Design
WESTERN AERO DESIGN
ABOUT US
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Welcome to the home of the Western Aero Design Team. The Aero Design Team here at Western is a completely student-run mega project that was created in 2001 and has been active ever since, designing and building radio controlled aircrafts for competition every year.
We participate in the SAE Aero Design Competition which is held in the USA every year. This competition consists of a heavy lift contest between aircraft from universities all over the world. Teams can build planes for 3 different categories with different rules and constraints, generally focusing on carrying as much payload as possible while completing an air circuit of the flying field. For updated rules and competition guidelines visit the SAE Aero Design website.
We build at least one plane each year for the SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers) competition, where we apply aerodynamic analysis, material selection and precise construction to design and build a plane that can withstand the tough competition.
This mega project is a valuable learning experience and a chance to develop practical engineering skills while working with your fellow students. Western's Aero Design Team is a very rewarding extra-curricular activity for engineering students with a passion for aerospace engineering or a love for aircraft design.
Students from all engineering disciplines are encouraged to join us. Our team utilizes a wide variety of engineering skills from mechanical, to civil and electrical.
For more information contact us using and look for special announcements in the weekly Engineering Newsletter under "Recurring weekly club meetings".
UPDATES
VIRTUAL HOMECOMING Come meet some of our team on Saturday October 17 from 10:30am - 12:00pm. Sign-up below:
https://www.westernconnect.ca/site/Calendar?id=138851&view=Detail
Controls Tuesdays 8:00pm, Wednesdays 7:00pm Mechanical TBD
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Will Knipe
Co-Captain & Mechanical Lead
3rd Year Mechanical + Internship
OUR TEAM
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Jeff St. Jean
Co-Captain & Controls Lead
3rd Year Dual Degree Mechatronics & Computer Science
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Joy Shah
Onboard Controls System & Drone Lead
4th Year Dual Degree Mechatronics & Business (Ivey) + Co-op
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Craig Carrothers
Fuselage Lead
3rd Year Mechanical
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YiAn Liu
Wing Lead
3rd Year Mechanical​
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Justyn Le
CAD Lead
3rd Year Dual Degree Mechanical & Computer Science
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Xiaoyuan Sang
Wing & Glider Lead
4th Year Dual Degree
Mechanical/Materials & Computer Science
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Channey Kim
Tail& Landing Gear Lead
3rd Year Dual Degree Mechanical & Business (Ivey)
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Zachary Chen
Glider Controls Lead
BESc
3rd Year Dual Degree Mechatronics & Business (Ivey)
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Colin Smith
Controls Special Projects Lead
3rd Year Dual Degree Mechatronics & Computer Science
Airfoil
DAE-31
Rate of Climb
2.56 m/s
Cruise Velocity
15.0 m/s
Thrust
32.8N
Wingspan
3.35
Maximum Weight
14.26kg
RESULTS
2020 SAE Aero Design West
6th place: Advanced Class - Overall
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2019 SAE Aero Design West (Electric)
11th place: Advanced Class - Overall
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2017 SAE Aero Design West
1st place: Advanced Class - Design Report
4th place: Advanced Class - Overall
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2016 SAE Aero Design West
2nd place: Advanced Class - Design Report
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2015 SAE Aero Design West
1st place: Advanced Class – Design Report
2nd place: Micro Class – Design Report
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2014 SAE Aero Design West
1st Place: Micro Class - Highest Payload Fraction
2nd Place: Advanced Class - Overall Score
3rd Place: Micro Class - Overall Score
3rd Place: Micro Class - Highest Payload Lifted
3rd Place: Advanced Class - Presentation
3rd Place: Micro Class - Design Report
3rd Place: Advanced Class - Design Report
SUPPORT
CONTACT
Still have a question? Feel free to contact us for more information on team details, student life or any other questions you may have.
Email:
Aero Design Office within CMLP 63
1151 Richmond Street, London, ON
Canada N6A 5B9
