Welcome to Team AeroFlux Webpage
The Challenge
- F1 in Schools is a multi-disciplinary challenge in which teams of students aged 9 to 19 deploy CAD/CAM software to collaborate, design, analyse, manufacture, test, and then race miniature gas powered balsa wood F1 cars.
- F1 in Schools is the only global multi-disciplinary challenge for students aged 9 to 19.
- It is a unique global platform for the promotion of Formula One and partners to a youth market.
- Teams must raise sponsorship and manage budgets to fund research, travel and accommodation.
- The challenge inspires students to use IT to learn about physics, manufacture, branding, graphics, sponsorship, marketing, leadership/teamwork, media skills and financial strategy, and apply them in a practical, imaginative, competitive and exciting way.
- Working in teams of between 3 and 6, each student is assigned roles. The team prepares a business plan, develops a budget and raises sponsorship. Teams are encouraged to collaborate with Industry and forge business links.
- Using 3D CAD (Computer Aided Design) software, the team designs a Formula One car of the future.
- Aerodynamics are analysed for drag coefficiency in a virtual reality wind tunnel using Computational Fluid Dynamics Software (CFD).
- Using 3D CAM (Computer Aided Manufacture) software, the team evaluates the most efficient machining strategy to make the car.
- Aerodynamics are tested in wind and smoke tunnels.
- The Race is on, at more than 60kph. Cars race side-by-side along 20-metre straights.
Teams are judged on car speed, as well as supporting evidence of their design, verbal presentation and marketing display stand in ‘‘the pits”. Teams compete regionally, nationally and internationally for the Bernie Ecclestone F1 in Schools World Championship trophy.
How will you benefit?
The Formula one Schools Challenge is taken part in 33 countries! By over 9 million students! This means that your business can receive global coverage and recognition, improving your reputation whilst supporting us students with educational experiences throughout the challenge. In the past, BBC have also taken great interest meaning you could potencially have national coverage!
AeroFlux really need financial help as at the moment we cannot put our designs into production. If you'd like to ask any further questions or are interested in sponsoring us please email us at team.aeroflux@gmail.com.
Thank you.
Below are our current designs of the model car. Any further questions or queries don't hesistate to comment or leave us a email: team.aeroflux@gmail.com
