On 21st November RAF Waddington welcomed schools from across Lincolnshire to the final of Project X, an engineering challenge issued to local schools. This year the teams had to design, build and test a model aircraft capable of dropping fragile supplies from a zip-wire.
In partnership with Lincolnshire and Rutland Education Partnership and sponsored by Northrop Grumman, the final of Project X was held in the Station Gym where RAF Waddington personnel played an important role mentoring each school.
During the day each school team provided a 5 minute presentation piece on their design and methodology to a ‘Dragon’s Den’ judging panel. They also had time to conduct test runs with their aircraft before the final run in the afternoon.
Throughout the day the schools had the opportunity to learn about other activities across the Station, with a visit from the RAF Police Dogs, and stands provided by Survival Equipment and the RAF Model Aircraft Club.
Station Commander, Group Captain Burke, presented the awards to the winners. Overall Winner: Lincoln Castle Academy. Runner up: Branston Community Academy. Best Sustainability Design Winners: Kesteven and Sleaford High School. Best Dragon’s Den Pitch Winners: Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Horncastle. Innovation Award Winners: Caistor Grammar School.
Congratulations to all the schools who took part, there were some fantastic designs and our thanks to all those who helped make the event such a success.
