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GAMA Launches 2020 Aviation Design Challenge for High Schools

The first project airplane, N970ES (made in 2013), visited Oshkosh again in 2019. Julie Boatman
Gemini Sparkle

Key Takeaways:

  • GAMA's Aviation Design Challenge, launched in 2013, engages high school students in hands-on aircraft design and STEM concepts through flight simulation software.
  • Teams follow a curriculum, design virtual airplanes using X-Plane, and compete for prizes like a trip to experience aircraft manufacturing.
  • The program aims to connect STEM education with the real-world excitement of aviation and has seen participation from over 1,800 students across 400+ high schools.
  • GAMA continues to expand the challenge, showcasing the practical application of aeronautical knowledge and design principles.
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