Schools Aerospace Challenge 2008

This is a unique opportunity for you to win a place on a four night free residential course at the School of Engineering, Cranfield University starting on 28 July.

• Learn about aircraft and jet engines
• Take the controls of a light aircraft and helicopter
• Get airborne in the Jetstream flying classroom plus much more

The Royal Air Force is looking for a new training aircraft to replace the Tucano. Can your UK school or ATC unit come up with design ideas that justify a team of three attending Cranfield?

What to do NOW

First register your intention to have a go – see Registration section for how to do this. Do not delay doing this as there is no commitment involved and you have nothing to lose and potentially much to gain by registering earlier than other teams. Once your registration has been accepted, any entry you submit by the due date will go forward for judging. The best 12 teams will be invited to attend Cranfield.

How the challenge works

Based on its original entry and subsequent performance in team exercises at Cranfield one team will be selected as the overall winner. The winning team will be presented with £5000 at an award ceremony and reception to be held at the Institution of Mechanical Engineers in London on Tuesday 4 November 2008. The prize money will be split between the sponsoring school or organisation and the three team members. Each team member will receive £850 with the balance of £2450 going to the sponsoring school or organisation. The team will also receive the Schools Aerospace Challenge Trophy presented on an annual basis by the Royal Air Force.

Last year's winners were team Flying Circus from King Edward VI Grammar School Chelmsford, They were presented with their prizes by Air Chief Marshal Sir Glenn Torpy, Chief of the Air Staff. For more details see Winners section.

The Rules section will explain what is involved in compiling and submitting your entry..