Hovercraft Workshop at Skyfi Labs Center, Delhi-Saket, Delhi - Saket

What is this workshop about?

A hovercraft, also called an air-cushion vehicle, ACV, is a craft capable of travelling at an elevated height over rough terrain. They can also move around well on land, ice, and water. They are supported by a cushion of slow moving, high-pressure air which is ejected against the surface below and contained within a "skirt". Hovercrafts are used in rescue, military, commercial and recreational operations.

The workshop involves the design and fabrication of mini Radio controlled hovercrafts. It will enable participants to practically understand the aerodynamics, electronics and instrumentation principles involved in hovercraft design.

Course Outcomes

• Complete model designed and fabricated by the participants from scratch.
• Design and Fabrication competitions.
• Practical knowledge gained from the program will help participants to take up B.tech/M.tech projects easily.
• Good multimedia content to help students grasp the content easily.

Course Structure and Topics Covered

• Lecture: The lecture helps the participants understand the physics behind Hovercraft functioning with interactive sessions. The lecture also covers the use and functioning of electronics involved - motors, ESCs, servo motors, Radio set etc.
• Design: The participants design the Hovercraft under the guidance of the instructors. Participants are encouraged to think and come up with innovative designs.
• Fabrication: The participants will give a physical form to their designs.
• Testing: The hovercrafts designed and fabricated by the participants are tested.

Topics Covered

• Basic Concepts of Hovercraft
• Understanding the Physics behind functioning of a Hovercraft
• Structure and parts of a Hovercraft
• Introduction to Remote Controlled Hovercraft
• Electronics used in the design of RC Hovercraft

Kit Content

• Engine/Electric Motor*
• Electronic Motor Controller*
• Propeller*
• Transmitter**
• Receiver**
• Li-Po Battery*
• Servo Motors (1 Piece)*
• Corrugated plastic boards as raw material.
• Control Rods.
• Rubber Adhesive.
• Epoxy Glue.
• Wing Holders.
• Working Tools#.

The parts marked * are not part of the economy kit. These components would be provided during the workshop but would be taken back after the workshop. This is being done to reduce the cost of the workshop and make it affordable for students who do not want to buy the complete kit.

**Complete kit consists of all the above items excluding transmitter and receiver.

#Working tools will be taken back after the workshop

Online Portal

Participants have access to an exclusive online portal to:

• View status of registered and attended workshops
• View study material for workshops
• Write online exams and receive separate certificates with scores. These certificates with scores will provide students an opportunity to show their learning in job interviews.

Certification

• All AerotriX certificates have a unique ID which can be verified online for authentication
• Certificate of Completion
• Certificate of Completion with Distinction (for top performers)

Eligibility

• This course is open to all students interested in Hovercraft Design and hybrid vessels.
• Students interested for a career in Aerospace and related fields of engineering

Testimonial

It was useful & fabulous in making the hovercraft
A.Leo Dixon, Coimbatore

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