Pol-E Sparky
Modern electric self-launching sailplane 2nd place in the AIAA Graduate Student Aircraft Design Competition 2023-2024
Student Team
Carlo Fazioli (Team Leader), Leonardo Filippello, Andrea Gaiani, Mattia Luraschi, Valentino Parolo
Supervisors
Prof. Lorenzo Trainelli, Prof. Carlo E.D. Riboldi
Competition
2024 AIAA Graduate Team Aircraft Design Competition RFP – Electric Training Sailplane
Competition type
Student Design Competition
Sponsorship
Ranking
2nd place
Description
Sparky is a two-seater sailplane with an innovative propulsive configuration. It has been designed to provide flight schools with a fully electric training platform as an alternative to the traditional towing procedure. Reduced operating costs, large loading capabilities and high endurance are some of its characteristics.
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