From Kittyhawk to micro air vehicles and the Mars Rover, aerospace engineers, like the students in AME 441: Aircraft Design, have always been the dreamers and doers. They will continue to shape the future of flight. But before Notre Dame students get a crack at the aerospace industry, they have to pass the senior design course. This year their task is to design, build, and test a remote piloted aircraft. This site shares their experiences and insights along the way. The Department of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering at the University of Notre Dame invites you to check back every week to track their progress.