Honeywell Develops Flying Competition to Educate Next Generation of Indian Aerospace Engineers

Aero Club successfully completes first phase of educating, mentoring and instructing Indian school students on the dynamics of aero modeling science

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Nov 22, 2011, 06:00 ET

NEW DELHI, India, Nov. 22, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Honeywell (NYSE: HON) has conducted India's first Aero Club flying competition at the Air Force Bal Bharti School (AFBBS) in Delhi, to train the next generation of Indian aviation enthusiasts and engineers on the science of model aircraft design and air worthiness capabilities.

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Launched in July 2011, the Aero Club at AFBBS is an extension of Honeywell Hometown Solutions' Science and Math education focus, a series of programs created to inspire the next generation of innovators by improving science, technology, engineering and math education around the world.

Putting Theory into Practice

The Aero Club competition affords students the real-world opportunity to do what few other young students ever get to do.

It challenges students to design and build their own wood and paper aircraft, and flying it in a designated circuit.
Aircraft design must be based on students' learning and understanding of aerodynamics and principles of flight.
Students are provided with kits specially designed by Honeywell Aerospace.
Students are asked to challenge each other on their respective theoretical and practical knowledge by flying aircrafts to test the air worthiness, speed and handling capabilities.

Enhancing Community Learning and Welfare through Aerospace

The Aero Club is part of Honeywell Hometown Solutions' global corporate social responsibility campaign aimed at enhancing community learning and welfare.

Currently, the Aero Club has approximately 40 students enrolled at AFBBS, from standard X to XII.
To complement their learning, field service engineers from Honeywell Aerospace have spent quality time in engaging, teaching and encouraging students at the club.

Supporting Quotes

Pritam Bhavnani, president, Honeywell Aerospace India
"We believe India has a great deal to offer when it comes to developing future generations of aviation engineers," said Bhavnani. "Following our pilot launch, we plan to add further schools in Delhi and Bengaluru to the program and hold competitions within NCR (National Capital Region)."
Anand Swaroop, Principal, AFBBS
"We are delighted to be the first school in the country who is hosting the Aero Club's flying competition," said Principal Swaroop. "This initiative by Honeywell Aerospace has positively shaped our students' minds and we have seen overwhelming interest in the event."

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