Design
Use CAD and computer analysis tools to develop a conceptual design and refine it into a detailed aircraft design.
- Aerodynamics
- Structures
- Payloads
01 Current project · In development · 2026–27
[Plane Name]
Built to deploy and retrieve a sensor.
Our new aircraft is in the design phase. Prototype photos and flight footage will appear here as the project progresses.
We are developing the next aircraft through iterative design, fabrication, and testing.
- First flight test
- Spring 2027
- Target altitude
- To be announced
- Vehicle weight
- To be announced
- Prototype 1
- Coming soon
- Prototype 2
- Coming soon
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Divisions
Three divisions take an aircraft from a blank page to the flight line.
Manufacturing
Turn digital designs into physical aircraft using careful fabrication, composite work, and assembly.
- CNC machining
- Composites and wet layup
- Aircraft assembly
Testing
Integrate aircraft electronics and avionics, verify systems, and prepare the aircraft for successful flight.
- Flight testing
- Avionics and wiring
- Propulsion
The people behind the aircraft
Current E-Board
Students across engineering disciplines organize the team, support members, and keep each season moving forward.
Hailey Goenaga
President
Senior in Mechanical Engineering. Third consecutive year in AIAA DBF @ CCNY and second year on the E-Board.
Rafid Chowdhury
Vice President
Junior in Mechanical Engineering, third year in AIAA DBF @ CCNY.
Miriam Tenisa
Secretary
Sophomore in Mechanical Engineering, second year in AIAA DBF @ CCNY.
Kaylan Clarke
Treasurer
Junior in Electrical Engineering, third year in AIAA DBF @ CCNY.
Help us build what flies next
Build the next aircraft with us.
Join as a member, or help fund and supply the build. We welcome partners who want to support hands-on engineering and student aerospace innovation.