The University of Dayton tied with Glyndwr University for first prize!

First Prize - The University of Dayton tied with Glyndwr University (a team of Airbus Apprentices), winning the Harrier Trophy, £400 each, and affiliate membership of The Royal Aeronautical Society.

Best Presentation and Technical Information - Swansea University with their ultra-heavy lift cargo aircraft of blended wing body design - winning £250 from ESDU, and copies of The Aviation Historian, and the Popham Test Pilots Reunion

Prize for the Most Innovative Design - Swansea University with their supersonic biz jet using a unique box wing design.

Sheffield Hallam, Manchester and Cambridge University entries won copies of John Farley's book - A View from the Hover.

Special thanks to all our sponsors this year - ESDU, Mick Oakey, Managing Editor of The Aviation Historian, and The Royal Aeronautical Society.

Again - lunch was yummy and sponsored by The Flight Simulation Group of The Royal Aeronautical Society.

A huge thank you to the staff at Swansea University who made the day run so smoothly.

Quotes from the two students from the winning UD team..

"Having experienced the USA competition, it truly was a treat to compete in the UK competition. The designs and projects were all extremely innovative and I enjoyed seeing what students had to offer from another continent. The competition is such a great event for students who share the same passion for the aerospace industry, and the flight sim is such a unique way to learn and grow as aerospace engineers. The opportunity to showcase our work in the UK was something that I will never forget." - Alex Watt

"The It Flies club has been one of the most beneficial academic exercises that I have participated in over the past four years of college. The club supplemented my studies well allowing me to excel in the classroom and have a greater understanding of an aircraft's behavior and design. Both the Dayton, Ohio, USA and the Swansea, Wales competitions were once in a lifetime experiences that will help me going forward in my career. The competitions allowed me to meet peers from around the world and gain a well rounded understanding about engineering around the world. The competitions also provide the unique experience of having trained test pilots fly one's personal aircraft design which is rarely performed. I highly recommend that students with the opportunity to partake in any It Flies activity take advantage of it, it can help propel students to the next level." - Matt Pulfer