Learn. Build.
Take flight.
The workshop introduces you to the festival and to the field of aeromodelling and systems engineering. It combines introductory lectures from professors with hands-on experience of building an aircraft model and flying it.
What to expect at IIT Kanpur
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Understand the event
Learn how the event is structured, what you can expect to gain from taking part, and how to participate. A clear picture of its structure and overall scope helps your team prepare well.
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No prior experience required
The workshop opens aeromodelling to students from every stream and background. You do not need any prior experience to join.
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Explore the competition and RC glider design
Get a detailed walkthrough of the competition problem statement, along with a presentation on the design of an RC glider.
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Learn aircraft design and modelling
If you want to understand how modern aircraft are designed and modelled, this workshop offers a strong foundation and a significant learning experience.
The workshops also include a networking session with aeromodelling enthusiasts from across the country. We look forward to welcoming aspiring aeromodeller in large numbers.
Workshop Timeline
The workshop runs across 28th and 29th November 2026 at IIT Kanpur. Participants with confirmed selection are accommodated from the night of 27th November.
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27th November 2026
Arrival
- Participants move into their allocated stays.
- Dinner is served at the allocated stay.
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28th November 2026
Day 1
- Breakfast at the allocated stay.
- The workshop begins early in the morning.
- Lunch at the workshop venue.
- Sessions continue until the evening.
- Participants then move to their allocated stays, where dinner is served.
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29th November 2026
Day 2 and departure
- Breakfast at the allocated stay.
- The workshop resumes early in the morning.
- Lunch at the workshop venue.
- The workshop concludes in the early evening.
- Participants vacate their allocated stays and leave the IIT Kanpur campus. Dinner and accommodation are not provided on this day.
Workshop Details: Terms and Conditions
| 27th Nov | 28th Nov | 29th Nov | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accommodation | Provided (night) | Provided (night) | Not provided |
| Breakfast | Not applicable | Allocated stay | Allocated stay |
| Lunch | Not applicable | Workshop venue | Workshop venue |
| Dinner | Allocated stay | Allocated stay | Not provided |
- Schedule. The workshop commences early on the morning of 28th November 2026 and continues until the evening of that day. It resumes early on the morning of 29th November 2026 and concludes in the early evening of that day.
- Accommodation. Accommodation is provided to participants for the nights of 27th November 2026 and 28th November 2026 only, at stays allocated by the organisers. No accommodation is provided on the night of 29th November 2026.
- Meals on 27th November. Dinner is provided at the participant’s allocated stay.
- Meals on 28th November. Breakfast is provided at the allocated stay, lunch at the workshop venue, and dinner at the allocated stay, to which participants proceed at the end of the day’s sessions.
- Meals on 29th November. Breakfast is provided at the allocated stay and lunch at the workshop venue. Dinner is not provided.
- Departure. Upon conclusion of the workshop on 29th November 2026, participants are required to vacate their allocated stays and leave the IIT Kanpur campus.