Reflection
This year, we got the amazing opportunity to build a fully functioning, real airplane. Going into the project we didn’t know what to expect, but each and every one of us learned so much. We learned new skills such as riveting, using band saws, clecos, drilling with different bits, and using new materials to secure parts. The mentors added a new perspective to the project, because they were there everyday to guide us in making sure everything was being done correctly. This was different from previous years where we had to problem solve by ourselves, but as a group we really benefited from the extra help. Working on the plane with 3 different groups of people was also a new experience. We had our individual project group of 3, but we also had to collaborate with our other classmates, and the other STEM period. We learned even more about teamwork, collaboration, and critical thinking this year. I learned how to persevere through challenges with the help of my mentors and group members. My particular group members, Hunter Mahan and Kendal Scheiner, and I worked really well together and produced our best work which was one of our strengths. Another peak of this project was the fundraising and other events that we had the opportunity to participate in because of the airplane. I had the opportunity to attend fundraisers, open houses, and even fly in our mentors personal airplanes. Our progress was slightly hindered by absences, lost parts, and miscommunications. However, these small set backs, didn't stop us from putting our best work forward and feeling accomplished with all the hard work and hours we put into the airplane
This year, we got the amazing opportunity to build a fully functioning, real airplane. Going into the project we didn’t know what to expect, but each and every one of us learned so much. We learned new skills such as riveting, using band saws, clecos, drilling with different bits, and using new materials to secure parts. The mentors added a new perspective to the project, because they were there everyday to guide us in making sure everything was being done correctly. This was different from previous years where we had to problem solve by ourselves, but as a group we really benefited from the extra help. Working on the plane with 3 different groups of people was also a new experience. We had our individual project group of 3, but we also had to collaborate with our other classmates, and the other STEM period. We learned even more about teamwork, collaboration, and critical thinking this year. I learned how to persevere through challenges with the help of my mentors and group members. My particular group members, Hunter Mahan and Kendal Scheiner, and I worked really well together and produced our best work which was one of our strengths. Another peak of this project was the fundraising and other events that we had the opportunity to participate in because of the airplane. I had the opportunity to attend fundraisers, open houses, and even fly in our mentors personal airplanes. Our progress was slightly hindered by absences, lost parts, and miscommunications. However, these small set backs, didn't stop us from putting our best work forward and feeling accomplished with all the hard work and hours we put into the airplane
Project Description
Project Pegasus began with the STEM class of 2016. Since then, members from the senior engineering class have continued to work on the airplane. When we started the project in the fall, parts of the fuselage, tail cone, and horizontal and vertical stabilizers had been completed. My class was tasked with completing the left and right flaperons, and some parts of the fuselage.
This year, my group completed the left flaperon, map box, and riveting the tail cone to the fuselage.
Project Pegasus began with the STEM class of 2016. Since then, members from the senior engineering class have continued to work on the airplane. When we started the project in the fall, parts of the fuselage, tail cone, and horizontal and vertical stabilizers had been completed. My class was tasked with completing the left and right flaperons, and some parts of the fuselage.
This year, my group completed the left flaperon, map box, and riveting the tail cone to the fuselage.
Project Pegasus Website:
Final Progress Report:
Photos from the year: