2007-2008 Academic Year Competition

Congratulations

High School competition winners

The challenge, for individual students or groups:

Based on the utility of the legendary Douglas DC-3 aircraft, write a research paper to explain your ideas for a future aircraft that could become the ‘DC-3’ for cargo and passengers in the year 2058. You are not limited at all to the DC-3 design, you are asked to think of a revolutionary new design. Your description should be well informed to include sections on fuel, environmental effects, noise levels, runway length and condition, operating costs, passenger and cargo loads, and service operations.  

Papers will be limited to 12 pages and should include a literature review and documented references. Teams or individuals may enter.  Only US citizens are eligible for cash prizes.

Winning papers may receive trips to a NASA-based experience or a cash award, depending on available funds.

For specific details on entry requirements, due dates, and awards, see the following sections

+ Dates, Eligibility, and Resources
+ Submission Requirements
+ Evaluation Criteria
+ Awards