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⚙️ innovation pillar · Aero Nova

Project work:
where theory takes shape

Applying classroom knowledge to design, develop and model real working systems — within and beyond aerospace.

🔧 project tracks group projects (semester) individual projects (continuous) final presentations

The heart of our innovation pillar — we focus on applying classroom knowledge to design, develop and model real working systems within or beyond the aerospace field. This is done through either group projects that we work on once a semester in our respective majors, as well as individual projects that are continuous throughout the semester.

🛩️ group projects · real aircraft systems

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Analysis of the Aerotrek Light Sport Aircraft

group · aerospace majors systems analysis

Deep dive into airframe, powerplant, and avionics of a light sport aircraft. Understood real‑world systems integration, performance characteristics, and maintenance workflows. Familiarisation with type design and operational limits.

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Cessna Grand Caravan EX

turbine systems mechanical/hydraulic

Studied the systems of this utility turboprop: from PT6A engine controls to electrical, fuel and de‑ice. Mapped real aircraft schematics and discussed failure modes. Prepared technical summaries now used as onboarding material.

🔬 individual projects · executive team

member
project focus
tools / skills
timeline
deadline
Victor
Drone Corridor Proposal – airspace planning & drone‑route infrastructure
GIS concepts, aviation regulation, mapping
6 weeks
16 Jan 2025
Sarah
Power‑Driven Piston & Crankshaft Model – physical model of single‑piston crank mechanism
mechanical design, machining, power systems
8 weeks
30 Jan 2025
Vanaya
Robotic Arm Coding & Control – multi‑axis arm, motion control, Arduino
C/C++, robotics kinematics
8 weeks
30 Jan 2025
Alhandra
Gas Turbine Engine CAD Model – detailed GT engine using Creo Parametric
parametric Creo, mechanical modeling
6 weeks
16 Jan 2025
Nicholas
Software‑Based Propeller Analysis – aero‑performance simulation
Python, C++, computational modelling
8 weeks
30 Jan 2025
Andrew
Arduino‑Based Landing Gear Model – actuation & retraction prototype
Arduino, sensors, mechanical linkages
8 weeks
30 Jan 2025
Marine
Prototype Helicopter Software Skeleton – initial flight‑control coding
software architecture, control systems
8 weeks
30 Jan 2025
Justin Waweru
CAD Model of Aircraft Internal Structure + movable wing control parts
CAD, structural design, code‑based control logic
7 weeks
23 Jan 2025

project culminations · engine room

Each individual project concludes with a presentation in the Engine Room — open to the whole innovation pillar.

📅 Fri 6 March 2026 📅 Fri 13 March 2026 📅 Fri 20 March 2026
Three consecutive Fridays · demos, Q&A, feedback from technical leads.

continuous · individual thread

Individual projects run across the whole semester, allowing deep technical immersion alongside coursework. They feed directly into group project成果 and are often precursors to larger research initiatives. The executive team members listed above drive these independently, with check‑ins every two weeks.

mentoring from project lead peer feedback sessions final engine room presentation

Project work = the heart of our innovation pillar. Group projects (once a semester) and individual projects (continuous) ensure that classroom knowledge becomes working systems — from Aerotrek analysis to gas turbine CAD and drone corridors.

All individual projects are documented internally; final presentations at the Engine Room (March 2026) are open to all members. This page resides under the innovation pillar, sharing the same institutional tone and structure.