The AerotriX Super Challenge : India's Biggest Aeromodelling Competition in association with Conscientia, IIST Trivandrum 2014

The AerotriX Super Challenge 2014 has been completed. Please find the details of the Winners below :


Champions : Mangalore Institute of Tech. & Engg, Mangalore


Team Members : Srijith M S, Alok B Raykar, Uday M R, Bhavya Y & Pooja P H


First Runners up : Hindustan University, Chennai
Team Members : R P Mohan Raj, Madhan Raj, Bhuvanesh, Sindha Hansal Kareem & Suhas
Second Runners up : Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Tech., Bangalore
Team Members : Manasa R, Mahalya R, Krithi, Sanobar & Shoba

Please Click Here to see the list of finalists for the event.

The AerotriX Super Challenge - India's Biggest Aeromodelling Competition

The AerotriX Super Challenge is back only to get bigger and better this time!
After receving such an overwhelming response last year, The AerotriX Super Challenge in association with Conscientia, IIST Trivandrum is launched again to bring together the Aero Enthusiasts across India under one roof and to pick the best out of them.

Structure of Competition:

  1. Regional Level Workshops: AerotriX RC Aircraft Workshops would be organized in various institutes across the country.
  2. Regional Level Competitions: At the end of the workshop, top performing teams would be picked at each location. These teams would be invited to IIST Trivandrum during Conscientia in Mar 2014.
  3. Grand Final Competition: A Grand Final will happen at IIST Trivandrum on 9th March 2014 & at NHCE Bangalore on 30th March 2014 where finalists would compete with each other to bring out the Champions.

PROBLEM STATEMENT:

Design / Build / Demonstrate a RC Aircraft which has an environmental impact
    Problem Description : Modify the aircraft that you built in the regional workshop or build a new aircraft for Environmental purpose. Design, implement and demonstrate a mechanism for increasing the efficiency or to ease or introduce a new practice for using RC Aircraft to overcome any environmental problem that you think should be eradicated and which will be beneficial for our Country. The mechanism developed has to be:
  1. Feasible
  2. Economic
  3. Suitable to the Indian context
    4. This can be a ground demonstration or a real flying aircraft. You are required to demonstrate your product and convince the judges that your plane, if manufactured as per your design, would fly and would be useful to overcome the environment problem that it is designed for.
    The Aerotrix Super Challenge Finals will be conducted in three phases:
  • Round 1: Test Your Knowledge
    • The participants will have to take a written test on the concepts relevant to the RC Aircraft Workshop. This is to test your level of understanding of the concepts about the RC Aircraft. It is an Open Book Exam - You can bring any material/ book/ papers etc. to the exam.

  • Round 2: Report Submission
    • A brief report giving details about your idea and design of the aircraft that you are going to present the judges should include the following
    1. Calculations to prove your design will work
    2. How will this plane be useful? What will be the impact?

  • Round 3: Demonstration of the model based on Super Challenge Problem Statement
    • This round will involve the participants to demonstrate the physical model/ mechanism (if any) and make a presentation about the changes made to their aircraft and describe in detail their entire idea. The teams will be given 10 minutes for this round - 7 minutes of presentation and 3 minutes of Q&A
    Background of the Problem Statement: Air pollution, water pollution, garbage, and pollution of the natural environment are all challenges for India. According to data collection and environment assessment studies of World Bank experts, between 1995 through 2010, India has made one of the fastest progress in the world, in addressing its environmental issues and improving its environmental quality. Still, India has a long way to go to reach environmental quality similar to those enjoyed in developed economies. Pollution remains a major challenge and opportunity for India.
    Environmental issues are one of the primary causes of disease, health issues and long term livelihood impact for India.
    So here is an opportunity for young minds like you to come up with a solution for the above issues. Present us with your brilliant ideas and make us believe in your idea and win the COMPETION!! Remember an IDEA CAN CHANGE YOUR LIFE.
    Deadline: Participants attending the Competition on 9th March should mail the soft copy of the Reports to info@aerotrix.com before 5th March 2014 and for Participants those who are attending the Competition on 30 March Final should send their soft copy before 28th March 2014 to info@aerotrix.com

    Rules:
  • The team should comprise of the same members who have taken part in the regional level workshop
  • The winners will be decided based on the collective performance in all the three rounds
  • All the team members have to take the Open Book Quiz individually and the average score of the team will be considered
  • The following items will be provided to the teams during ground demonstration
    •     1. Transmitter
        2. Receiver
        3. Battery
  • Participants attending the Competition on 9th March should mail the soft copy of the Reports to info@aerotrix.com before 5th March 2014 and for Participants those who are attending the Competition on 30 March Final should send their soft copy before 28th March 2014 to info@aerotrix.com
  • Each team will be given a maximum of 10 minutes (7 min presentation + 3 min Q&A) to present their idea in Round 3
  • A final decision of the Results shall lie with the AerotriX
  • AerotriX has the right to dismiss any team from the competition at any point
  • Any misbehavior or discrepancies during the competitions shall not be tolerated and the participants will be asked to leave
  • All the rules and the code of conduct of Conscientia are applicable to the finalists

    • Registration:

    Download the confirmation forms from here and mail them after filling to info@aerotrix.com

    The AerotriX Super Challenge 2013:

    The details of The AerotriX Super Challenge 2013 can be viewed here

    Certification:

    All participants will receive participation certificates form
    • AerotriX
    • Conscientia, IIST Trivandrum

    FAQ:

    • How many members can take part?
      • The same 5 members that took part in the respective workshops.
    • What if one of my team member does not come?
      • You will only lose average points in the written test, but can still take part in the event.
    • Do I need to get my Merit certificate?
      • No, you need not get your certificate. Only confirmation letter from the HOD of your department.
    • I did not get any confirmation letter format?
      • Send an email to info@aerotrix.com stating the subject : Require Confirmation Letter Format - Super Challenge.
    • Do I need to get any identification?
      • Yes, as you are travelling to outstation place, please carry an identification card which would also be useful to show at the venue.
    • It says two finals will be conducted, how will the results be declared?
      • The results for 9th march will be declared on the same day, results of 30th march will declared on that day and the Final Winner for Super Challenge will be declared after the last completion in Bangalore.
    • I missed the First finals for Super Challenge can I attend the Second Competition in Bangalore?
      • Yes, but with prior notice only.
    • I did not get selected as finalist in Super Challenge IIST Trivandrum, can I try again in Bangalore?
      • Sorry, Once attended the participants can't take part again in the second finals.
    • I am a winner in the First finals will I get my award at IIST Trivandrum?
      • The final winner will be announced only after the Bangalore Competition on 30th march.
    • Does my model has to be a real flight?
      • That choice lies with you, you can design a demo or a real flight.
    • Will a flyer be provided by Aerotrix on the competition?
      • No, we won't be providing a flyer for the competition.
    • Will accommodation be provided at the venue?
      • The details for hospitality at the venue can be obtained from following site under HOSPITALITY section http://conscientia.co.in

    Contact Details

    Please feel free to contact us in case of any queries.
    Email: info@aerotrix.com
    Phone: 1800-3000-1260 (Toll Free)

      

Regional Venues

Amrita Coimbatore
Date: 20-22 Mar'14
PEC Chandigarh
Date: 21-22 Mar'14

SIT Mangalore
Date: 22-23 Mar'14
BVBCET Hubli
Date: 21-22, March 2014

GITAM Hyd
Date: 28 Feb - 01 Mar'14
CCOEW Pune
Date: 28 Feb- 01 Mar'14

Vijayawada
Date: 01-02 Mar'14
VCET Madurai
Date: 01-02 Mar'14

ACET Amritsar
Date: 05-06 Mar'14
GCEK Kannur
Date: 06-07 Mar'14

IIT BHU, Varanasi
Date: 07-08 Mar'14
Bangalore
Date: 08-09 Mar'14

Ahmedabad
Date: 08-09 March 2014
Nagpur
Date: 08-09 Mar'14

DRIEMS Mumbai
Date: 18-19 Mar'14
SVECW Bhimavaram
Date: 10-11 Mar'14

NIT Manipur
Date: 13-14 Mar'14
SSPM Kankavli
Date: 13-14 March 2014

Chennai
Date: 15-16 Mar'14
Hyderabad
Date: 15-16 Mar'14

Nashik
Date: 15-16 Mar'14
Ranchi
Date: 15-16 Mar'14

Lucknow
Date: 15-16 Mar'14
Visakhapatnam
Date: 15-16 Mar'14

SASTRA Thanjavur
Date: 21-22 February 2014
Manipal Univ Jaipur
Date: 17-19 Jan 2014

Kalady
Date: 06-08 February 2014
Bangalore
Date: 07-08 February 2014

Pune
Date: 08-09 February 2014
Indore
Date: 08-09 February 2014

HBTI Kanpur
Date: 08-09 February 2014
Chennai
Date: 08-09 February 2014

Kochi Kerala
Date: 15-16 February 2014
Kolkata
Date: 15-16 February 2014

Mumbai
Date: 15-16 February 2014
Bangalore
Date: 25-26 January 2014


NHCE Bangalore
Date: 18-24 January 2014
Kanpur
Date: 09-15 January 2014

Sharda Univ Delhi
Date: 03-09 January 2014
Sharda Univ Delhi
Date: 26-31 Dec 2013

Mumbai
Date: 26-31 Dec 2013
Amrita Coimbatore
Date: 18-24 Dec 2013

TATTI Chennai
Date: 18-24 Dec 2013
SVIT Hyd
Date: 09-15 Dec 2013

Nagpur
Date: 08-16 Dec 2013
Pune
Date: 02-07 Dec 2013