As far back as the 1930s, during the design of the KhAI-1 aircraft, students actively participated in the creation of aviation technology. The Student Design Bureau (SDB NAU KhAI) traces its history back to 1959. Since then, more than 60 aircraft of various types have been built at KhAI, along with several experimental projects. The student motto of those years was: "Build and Fly!"
The main areas of activity include working with students, providing assistance to amateur aircraft designers, creating manned flying vehicles, and working on unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and propellers. Staff members regularly participate in exhibitions and aviation competitions.
At SDB NAU KhAI, students can gain practical knowledge and skills related to the manufacturing of aircraft and receive expert consultations on technical issues.
SDB NAU KhAI invites students who wish to engage in technical creativity to cooperate.
Goals of SDB NAU KhAI
Execution of technical designs for aircraft samples, equipment, and production/repair technologies with broad involvement of students in practical educational, economic, and social tasks, as well as increasing student interest in technical progress innovations and technology development in specific fields of science and manufacturing.
Key Objectives of SDB NAU KhAI
– within the framework of practical student training, performing real development and research work based on contracts with enterprises and organizations of various forms of ownership;
– fulfillment of university orders;
– participation in the educational process, conducting internships, as well as diploma and term project design;
– promotion of the latest achievements in science and technology, and highlighting the best developments of SKB KhAI in mass media, at exhibitions, conferences, and seminars.
Functions of SDB NAU KhAI
– conducting design work to create manned and unmanned aerial vehicles for various purposes, special equipment, and production and repair technologies;
– performing practical work to determine the actual flight, technical, and operational characteristics of aircraft at airfields in cooperation with authorized organizations;
– organizing lectures on flight theory and ground training to popularize University activities and complement the curriculum;
– performing technical and design work in other industries;
– providing consultations to students during the development of term and diploma projects;
– providing consultations to enterprises, organizations, and individuals in the field of technical activity, and conducting expertise of technical projects, designs, and ideas.
Structure of SDB NAU KhAI
– Student Technical Creativity Laboratory (based on the aircraft modeling lab);
– Hang-gliding club;
– Paragliding club.