Workshop on Flying Machines: Ornithopter

Organised in Association with

The objective of the workshop is to support people in exploring their creative side with an essence of innovation and technology in the field of aeromodelling. Participants will gain experience and understand the science behind the flight of aircraft. After the workshop, participants can be confident of fabricating and flying their own flying machines.


WHEN and WHERE?
The Workshop will be held over a period of 2 days, Saturday (26th) and Sunday (27th), November.
The lecture sessions will take place in NALANDA and TAKSHILA, and the fabrication demonstrations will take place in the adjoining classrooms in the UPES campus at Dehradun.
University Address: University of Petroleum & Energy Studies, Energy Acres, Bidholi, Via Premnagar.


WHO Should Attend?

• Student and faculty from all colleges of study in UPES and outside.
• All those who have an interest in flying machines.
• Even 10+2 students about to enter college are welcome.

COURSE Content:

The sessions will cover (i) Introduction to Flight, (ii) Introduction to Aeromodelling, (iii) Types of Flying Models, (iv) Flight Controls, (v) Principles of Flying, (vi) Aerodynamics Concepts, (vii) Introduction to Fliught of Ornithopters, (viii) Introduction to Design of Ornithopter, (ix) Hands-on session for fabricating a basic Micro-Ornithopter, (x) Introduction to Radio Controlled Ornithopter & (xi) Flight session of the basic Micro-Ornithopter.

WORKSHOP Info:

• Workshop Fee per participant: Rs. 850/- (Rs. 100 refund for Aerospace Club members)
• Kit content: A basic micro ornithopter, a tutorial CD, a tool kit and a participation certificate.

Those interested are advised to get in touch with the contact persons listed at the end of the post and deposit the workshop fee at the earliest due to a limited number of kits.

CONTACT Information:

• KULDEEP YADAV - 9884970202
• DIPAK JOSHI          - 9759540740
• Abhishek Pokhariya   - 9719414658