Structural design and analysis of a hybrid-electric STOL light aircraft airframe, carried out as part of the RAeS Innovative Light Aircraft Design (ILAD) 2025/26 competition. Building on the STOLVOLT FIRESPIKE conceptual design, the work covers structural layout in 3DExperience, aerodynamic load …

Exploring CFRP manufacturing processes using 3D-printed moulds — an approach that combines the design freedom of 3D printing with the mechanical properties of carbon fibre.

Process

Two different processes were explored: classic wet layup with a single-sided mould, and forged carbon — a compression …

Built during the design internship of my apprenticeship at Empa — and at the same time a first deep dive into professional CAD design with Catia.

Design

All components were modelled true-to-scale in CAD, forming the basis for a flyable frame for an FPV racing quadcopter. The frame parts were …