FEATI Aero Research Club

𝐉𝐎𝐈𝐍 𝐍𝐎𝐖 | Open for registration

The 𝗙𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗜 𝗔𝗲𝗿𝗼 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗖𝗹𝘂𝗯 is now open for registration! Ready to level up your skills and knowledge? We’re calling all FEATI AERO/AMT students to join us.

Don’t miss out—𝗝𝗢𝗜𝗡 𝗡𝗢𝗪 and be part of something great! ✈️

Access the link here
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‼️ATTENTION‼️

Are you ready to soar into the captivating field of aerodynamics? Wherein innovation takes flight, and technical mastery propels us forward. Ignite your passion for aerodynamics and be part of a community that elevates aviation to new heights!

Open to all FEATinians under the Department of Aeronautical Engineering, the FEATI.AERO Aerodynamics & Design Lab welcomes aspiring engineers. Together, let's embark on innovation and excellence! ✈️

You may register using the link, or you may scan the code.
https://forms.gle/WBcRMEeF8Eo7HzYT6

We are now open for nominations!

For more details please refer to the link provided: https://forms.gle/NSRJ4Zh8LHvTpiwT8

Recently openned new UAS/Robotics Lab for Aeronautical Engineering students to 3D print and build their projects.

"PT Dirgantara (Indonesian Aerospace)" was founded in honor of Rear Admiral Nurtanio Pringgoadisuryo, a pioneer of aviation in Indonesia.

Nurtanio studied Aeronautical Engineering at the FEATI (Far Eastern Air Transport Inc) Manila, Philippines.

He came back to Indonesia and started designing his own aircraft.

He was only 30 years old when he and his team of 15 people built the Sikumbang, a metal plane with the code Nu-200 and the registration number X-01, at the Investigation, Experiment & Manufacturing Depot, Lanud Andir, Bandung in 1953.

On 26 April 1976, the government enacted Law No. 15 to establish PT Industri Pesawat Terbang Nurtanio in Jakarta, with BJ. Habibie as the President and CEO. The company was a merger of Nurtanio Aviation Industry Institution (Lembaga Industri Penerbangan Nurtanio/LIPNUR) and Pertamina’s Advanced Technology Division.

The name ‘Nurtanio’ was a tribute to Nurtanio Pringgoadisuryo, who died in a flight training accident on 1 March 1966. His Sikumbang had its first flight on 1 August 1954. After his death, the Aviation Industry Preparation Agency changed its name to Nurtanio Aviation Industry Institution LLC (Indonesian: Lembaga Industri Penerbangan Nurtanio (Abbreviated as LIPNUR)).

The company began by producing the NBO 105 (MBB Bo 105) and the NC 212 (CASA C-212 Aviocar) under license from MBB and CASA.

The company changed its name again to PT Dirgantara Indonesia (abbreviated DI) or Indonesian Aerospace (abbreviated IAe) on 24 August 2000. The name change was officiated by the President of Indonesia, Abdurrahman Wahid, in Bandung.

The company manufactures various aircraft, including the Airbus CN235 and the NC212, which is used by the Philippine Air Force.

https://indonesian-aerospace.com/news/detail/781_this+is+the+figure+of+nurtanio%2C+the+first+plane+maker+for+indonesia.

Day 1 of the Intermediate training course on Finite Element Analysis

Today’s lecturer is Mr. Amir Lodha, Sr. Technical Specialist - Machinery & Defence
Design and Engineering business unit
Manufacturing Intelligence division
Hexagon

As part of our continuing effort to develop FEA Technology in the country. FEATI, Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) and UP-DME engineers will undergo 1-week training to be conducted by an Aerospace expert from Hexagon.

The training was made possible thru the DOST PCIEERD RIETOOL program grant and to be conducted by FEATI as the host institution

On the 19th of May 2023, senior students of FEATI University were able to conduct drone flight training at the Crow Valley Test Range.

Unfortunately due to the unfavorable weather, the training was cut short in the early afternoon. We are hoping for a second round of training in about two weeks' time.

PS. We would like to thank the assistance of the Philippine Air Force in particular AFRDC for making this event possible.

The first webinar with the title "Aerospace Structures: An Overview to Design and Simulations" was successfully held on the 22nd of April, 2023. With this, we would like to thank everyone who participated in the webinar.

But wait, our webinar series is not yet over. Our next topic is about Aeroelasticity and is to be presented by Dr. Jon Dewitt Dalisay from the Department of Mechanical Engineering at UP Diliman.

Please be informed that registration is still open with the link provided: https://forms.gle/5KfMevhFWeLUNGo3A

See you there!

Around 60 Aeronautical Engineering students from FEATI visited DOST-ASTI and the Philippines Space Agency Facility this morning to familiarize themselves with both the operations, fabrication, assembly, and testing side of satellites such as Diwata 1, 2, and soon-to-be MULA.

We are Hiring!

Please see the details below.

WHAT'S UP ⁉️ ✈️

RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM is back‼️

This is one of the events in celebration of this year’s aviation week. Through research, this symposium seeks to explore and capitalize on breakthrough ideas and innovations. Transitions and transformations are inevitable and therefore indispensable for advancements in the future; thus, researches are vital to create competitive advantage in the field and the academe.

This EVENT is OPEN FOR ALL aspiring FEATInian to unleash their passion to Innovate❗✈️

REGISTRATION:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdfSfiWRvxLO_jtxFr6nL0e-sih_oUdISNz7aMpOLmRgJ4Cdg/viewform?usp=pp_url

For inquiries, message us on Aviation Students' Guild page.

Greetings!

Please be informed that we extended the registration for the webinars until April 20. Though the remaining slots are limited to 10. You can register and find more details about the event by clicking on the following link: https://forms.gle/fvd6R1XfiD3eKBFh6.

We look forward to seeing you there!😊

Do you want to prove that you are good in structural design? Now is your chance to showcase your skills and join us for the upcoming "3D Printed Wing Design Competition" and win cash prizes of PhP 3,000.00.

For more details please click the registration link provided: https://forms.gle/CppvuTjxddFGcstB6

Do you have the skills in CADD specially SolidWorks? Join us for the upcoming SolidWorks Model Mania 2 this coming April 26, 2023.

Win cash prizes of up to Php2,000.00 and a chance to be part of the interschool competition.

For more details, please refer to this registration link: https://forms.gle/kNr1DkX5pjrJya9v7

AERO/AMT, ARE YOU READYYY ⁉️

AIRVENTURE: PREPARE FOR TAKE-OFF 🛫

Aviation Month 2023❗✈️

The Aviation Students' Guild intends to provide Aero/AMT students and aspirants of aviation to ignite their passion in the field of aviation.

The most awaited EVENTS will be announced soon so stay posted 🔥🤘

‼️ Take note: Each student is REQUIRED to join atleast 1 EVENT‼️

Also, watch out for the EVENTS open for other schools especially SAEP-SCF AFFILIATES! 💛💙

Thank you and See you there! 💙💛

Greetings!

We are excited to announce our first aerospace webinar series and would like to invite everyone to join us. You can register and find more details about the event by clicking on the following link: https://forms.gle/fvd6R1XfiD3eKBFh6.

We look forward to seeing you there!😊

FEATI UAV Project team made a courtesy call to the new AFRDC Commanding Officer Col Giemel Espino. Col Espino is a FEATI Aeronautical Engineering Alumni batch 1992. During the visit FEATI and AFRDC discussed the implementation of the DOST funded UAV project as well as revival of some projects in the past that FEATI and AFRDC had worked on. Col Espino was also invited to visit FEATI for the upcoming Aviation Week to further discuss other collaborations related to R&D.

In commemoration of Filipino scientist and inventor Dr. Gregorio Y. Zara's Birth Anniversary today, March 8 ❤️

American photographer Harrison Forman (right) and Filipino scientist Dr. Gregorio Y. Zara with his invention, robot General Marex X-10, at FEATI University, Manila circa 1960s

Dr. Zara was well known for inventing the first videophone. One of his creations, General Marex X-10, was an electronic robot capable of talking, walking, and obeying commands.

photographer: Harrison Forman (1904-1978)
Harrison Forman Collection

photo credit: University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Libraries, American Geographical Society Library Digital Photo Archive - Asia and Middle East via Pilipinas Retrostalgia FB (photo was enhanced from its original version)

Related photo:
https://www.facebook.com/PilipinasRetrostalgia/photos/a.2274847632763121/2575262082721673/?type=3

The second episode of the Virtual UNISEC-Global Meeting in 2023 is on its way and this one is special, featuring special guests from and :
Guest Speakers:
◾Garvey McIntosh-NASA,
◾Makoto Yoshikawa-ISAS/JAXA
◾Naoya Ozaki-ISAS/JAXA
Moderator
◾Nate Taylor-Australian Space Agency
Join us as we explore the latest advancements in space technology. This is another rare opportunity to hear directly from the experts in the space industry and get insights on planetary defense, the main theme of the event.
Don't miss out on this amazing event – mark your calendars!
To join us, register here first 👉 http://www.unisec-global.org/virtual-meeting.html


*FEATI is a member of UNISEC Philippines & Global

Happy Founders' Day, FEATINIANS!
March 6, 2023

Join us in the celebration!

10 AM- Thanksgiving Mass
11 AM- Program
Venue- Activity Center

or join us via Zoom
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEpdeqvpjgjGtXryijo7_Rz8CfV4C66TJOd

PHILIPPINE ROCKET RESEARCH SOCIETY: SCORING "FIRSTS" IN SILENCE

Sometime in 1966 a group of FEATI students, mostly taking up Aeronautical and Mechanical Engineering organized themselves into what is now known as the Philippine Rocket Research Society. Their main objective: is to undertake research and invention of rockets.

The birth of the society came about neither with a bit of fanfare nor with an enthusiastic response. Many looked at it as "just another campus organization." Some ridiculed its "idealist organizers" for their too-ambitious objectives. Critics were one in giving the society only two ways to succeed: for their too-ambitious objectives. For it to either get the support of the government or solicit steady financing from private sources, both of which were almost impossible to obtain.

The PRRS, with dedicated effort and grim determination of its members led by Professors Bonifacio Tan and Danilo Bigtacion, went even further than just proving its critics wrong. With neither government support nor thousands of pesos to spend, PRRS “idealist” went on to score major gains in the rocket experiment. With virtually nothing but pure ingenuity and meager voluntary contribution from its members, they successfully launched two rockets-Aero 1 and Aero 1-A-on October 2, 1966. The launch was a "first" in the country. Shying publicity, however, and prefer to "do things in silence." the feat was achieved almost without notice. Two more rockets were launched-although less successfully than the first two on the same date: UNO I which was prematurely launched and PLUTO which was unrecovered.
On April 6, 1967, three other rockets were successfully launched. Kitty Hawk, measuring 3.7 feet with a single combustion flew at an altitude of 16,000 feet while PEGASUS with a single combustion but with a variation on stabilizing fins and measuring 5 feet, flew at an altitude of 34,000 feet. The third rocket was named Bulalakaw. All rockets were equipped with radiosonde, a transmitter that would have transmitted weather data to earth if the PRRS only had an earth station.

Using the data gathered from their earlier projects. PRRS next fashioned ANDROMEDA, measuring 4.7 feet long which used liquid propellant for fuel, and VALYRE I, which measured 7.2 feet in length.
The PRRS then broadened its research work by providing assistance to the FEATI University Research Institute in designing FEATI's entry to the 1972 NSDB exhibits-FEATI GEM-I.

The government is finally coming to recognize PRRS' rare scientific and technological research capability conferred on the group in the early part of 1972 "The Thinkers Award" for scientific creativity.

Thus, the once "doers in silence," now find themselves no longer along their scientific idealism. It is just unfortunate that the society had ceased to exist due to the political situation at that time banning the launching and development of rockets. Only time knows if society and its members can be called upon again.

FLYING SAUCERS a snippet from the newspaper:

This isn't a hoax-like most "flying saucers" seen over the U.S. Pacific West Coast.

This is a real flying saucer, designed and built by the young "space scientists" of the Student Chapter of the Society of Aeronautical Engineers of the Philippines (now SAEP).

Vice-President & Dean Dr. G. Y. Zara, Head of the Department of Aeronautical Engineering of FEATI Institute of Technology (now a University), here tells the boys to "fix the flying saucer's stabilizer rod".

"It flies!" Powered by a modern aircraft engine, the big 2-ft. diameter saucer sped its way like a discus throw over the flats of Highway 54 (now EDSA).