Performance Aircraft

Who are we?

The Performance Aircraft Project was initiated as a senior project by a group of six students of diverse backgrounds in the field of aerospace engineering to demonstrate our ability to design, build, and test RC planes. It started from our curiosity to build the fastest RC plane imaginable but later strayed off to focus on multiple performance criteria. It was not long until the scope of our vision became vastly limited by our own resources. Our planes are a fully carbon fiber composite construction and 100% handbuilt by us. Currently, Project Javelin is the preliminary design configuration of the performance aircraft whose main purpose is to attain high speed and maneuverability–similar to that of a fighter jet. 

The exciting yet challenging topic of this project allows students to explore numerous possibilities through critical problem-solving. While the project is still in its preliminary development stages, we cannot begin to describe how much we have learned in the past few months. That’s why our ambition is to expand and carry on our knowledge and lessons learned to benefit students, engineers, and even hobbyists in the near future. Our goal from the crowdfunding process is to expand our production capabilities so that our project can achieve an even higher level of technical excellence. 

Why are we raising the money?

The design and development of RC aircraft brings countless associated costs, especially considering the advanced technical scope of our project. The raw materials used in the construction of the aircraft, tools required for assembly, and internal electronic components all quickly stack up to an amount that is difficult to pay for on our own. All donations would go directly toward the acquisition of parts required to manufacture fully functional RC planes. Additionally, the preliminary design of a second plane has already begun. The manufacturing of this aircraft in addition to any potential future ones entails the purchase of additional carbon fiber, wood, and plastic for structural design as well as the purchase of additional sets of all required electronic components. Should this become an ongoing project, donations will become essential to fund the growing costs. 

How can you help?

With all of our effort being focused on the continuation of this project, reaching out for help and raising the necessary funds has been difficult. Any amount of support that you could provide would go a long way in aiding us with the development of current and future aircraft. We appreciate your consideration and ask that you spread the word.