The University of Arizona AIAA student chapter has two intro project categories: beta rockets and beta flyers. In addition, we work closely with two competition teams: Design Build Fly and the International Rocket Engineering Competition.
Beta Rocket
The beta rocket program serves as an introductory project for new members who want to learn about the fundamentals of rocketry.
Beta rockets can be launched once completed, however, the primary purpose of the beta rocket is to introduce students to rocketry prior to beginning their Level 1 Rocket.
LEvel 1 Rockets
The Level 1 Rockets program allows students to build, launch, and recover high-powered rockets to receive their Level 1 High-Powered Rocketry Certification.
Members who are Level 1 Certified are able to purchase and fly their own high-powered motors. These include solid rocket motors of impulse classes H and I.
Personal Scratch Build Gliders
The gliders program gives students the opportunity to design, craft, and customize small gliders and RC planes. Similar to the Rocket Sub-team’s beta and Level 1 projects, the gliders serve as a fun introduction.
Though it is optional, we strongly encourage our members to join our DBF team if they are looking for a more advanced planes project!
Design/Build/Fly
Design/Build/Fly is an international competition in which students put their engineering knowledge to the test to create a remote-controlled aircraft meeting a set of specific requirements.
International Rocket Engineering Competition
IREC is an international competition where students compete to build large scale rockets that can reach 30,000 feet and above.
Have a project idea?
Contact one of our board members! We are always looking for new ways to engage more students. We would love to hear your feedback.
Our contact information is linked on the “Our Leadership” page if you would like to speak to a particular department.
