GAMA/Build A Plane 2015 Aviation Design Challenge Registration Form
The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) and Build A Plane, a non-profit organization
that encourages aviation and aerospace education, are sponsoring the 2015 Aviation Design Challenge
to promote Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) education through aviation in high
schools across the United States.
Schools interested in the competition will receive complimentary “Fly to Learn” curricula, which comes
with flight simulation software powered by X-Plane. Teachers will guide students through the science of
flight and airplane design, completing the curricula in approximately six weeks in the classroom or in
four weeks through an accelerated program. Each high school will apply what they have learned by
modifying the design of a Glasair Sportsman airplane that seats four adults. The schools will then
compete in a virtual fly-off, which will be scored on aerodynamic and performance parameters while
flying a specific mission profile. Judges from GAMA will select the winning school based on that score
and other factors.
The prize for this year’s competition will be announced at a later date.
Your school’s team must have four students to be eligible for the competition. Each team must include
at least one male student and at least one female student.
High School Name:
High School Mailing Address (include city, state, and zip code):
Teacher Name:
Teacher E-mail Address:
Teacher Phone Number:
How Do You Plan to Complete the Curriculum?:
In Classroom
Extracurricular Activity
How Did You Hear About the Competition?:
Registration closes on February 13, 2015 and is limited to the first 100 high schools (registration may
close sooner if all available slots are filled). Only one teacher per school may enter. Please send the
completed form to STEMcompetition@gama.aero and contact GAMA at (202) 393-1500 with any
questions.