Hoos Flying
2021-2025
The SAE Aero Design Team at the University of Virginia is dedicated to designing and building large-scale RC aircraft for the annual SAE Aero Design Competition. Operating like a professional engineering team, we tackle real-world challenges, including stringent design constraints, tight deadlines, and budget management, to deliver innovative solutions.
2024-2025
Vice President
- Manage a team of over 100 members, overseeing the systems design and construction of a high-performance aircraft.
- Founded the Mini Design Project to onboard and train new members, teaching essential skills in CAD, aerodynamics, and model building.
- Designed the fuselage and performed finite element analysis (FEA) on critical structures to ensure durability and reliability.
- Led a successful test flight where two flights were conducted and stable flight was achieved.
Interactive Plane Model
Images of Plane
Test Flight Video
2023-2024
Fuselage Lead
Served as Fuselage Lead, overseeing the design and construction of the aircraft's main body. Implemented innovative solutions for structural integrity while minimizing weight.
Fuselage Design & Construction
Interactive Fuselage Model
2022-2023
Wing Lead
As Wing Lead, I managed the design and manufacturing of the aircraft's wing structure. Led a team of 10 members through the development process, from initial design to final construction.
Interactive Wing Model
2021-2022
Team Member
Started as a team member, contributing to various aspects of aircraft design and construction. Gained fundamental knowledge of aerospace engineering principles and manufacturing techniques.