Olin Design Build Fly is a student-run team where we develop an
electric RC fixed-wing aircraft to compete in an intercollegiate competition. I have been
a member of the team since Fall of 2021, having taken on different roles. In my current role
as an aerodynamics mentor, I teach aerodynamic design processes and skills to newer members.
Caladrius Flight Surfaces
Fall 2021 and Spring 2022
Span-wise lift distribution at landing speed from AVL vortex Lattice simulation
In the 2022 DBF season, I was a member of the small aerodynamics team that
designed and fabricated the flight surfaces of our 2022 plane, Caladrius.
My contributions and experience gained include:
- Fabricated flight surfaces as fiberglass-foam composite
- Stability and performance analysis with hand calculations and
- Vortex lattice (AVL) simulation
- Calculations and simulations informed choice of airfoil and flight surface design
AVL vortex Lattice simulation near stall
In the 2022 intercollegiate AIAA competition, our team placed 15 out of 100.
Eris Aerodynamics
Fall 2022 and Spring 2023
In the 2023 DBF season, I was the aerodynamics subteam lead. Our
2023 plane was named Eris.
My contributions and experience gained include:
- Taught newer members how to use XFLR5 (GUI for AVL) vortex lattice software
- Lead the team that designed the flight surfaces
- Took part in team leadership descisions
