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A national aerospace engineering competition for students aged 15–19, where participants design, build, test, and fly unpowered gliders with the help of a launcher.
What is Aero Pakistan?
Aero Pakistan is Pakistan’s homegrown aerospace competition for high-school students.
Over six months, teams of 4–6 students learn engineering, simulations, manufacturing, entrepreneurship, sponsorship, and real-world problem solving — all leading to the creation of a functional glider.
The journey ends in a one-day national flight challenge, where teams compete in a high-pressure glider marathon and the winner is decided by performance, precision, and execution.
Competition Flow
Register
Students or schools submit basic interest through the website.
Receive Updates
They receive key dates, registration details, and program announcements.
Learn (Aug – Sept)
Teams go through structured aerospace, design, and entrepreneurship learning.
Design (Oct – Nov)
Students create their glider concept, branding, and technical plan.
Build (Dec)
Teams manufacture and assemble their real-world glider.
Test & Prepare (Oct – Nov)
Students test, improve, and prepare their glider for final flight.
Compete (30th Jan)
Teams compete in the final Aero Pakistan flight challenge.
Learning Areas
Aero Pakistan primarily focuses on highlighting both engineering learning and project-building skills. The competition is not only about making a glider; it also develops planning, communication, and team execution.
Technical Learning
- Aerospace Engineering Fundamentals
- Computer-Aided Design (CAD)
- Glider structure and prototyping
- Testing and flight performance analysis
- Design improvement and problem-solving
Project & Team Learning
- Business Strategy and Planning
- Sponsorship planning and outreach
- Team budgeting and resource planning
- Teamwork and leadership
- Engineering communication and presentation