The human-powered airplane of the student project "Birdman Project Wendy (BPWendy)" of Kogakuin University (Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo) will be held at Lake Biwa on July 2017, 7, sponsored by Yomiuri Television Broadcasting "30th Bird Human Contest 40" It was decided to participate in.This is the fifth time he has participated in the contest for the first time in seven years since 2017.
The student project of Kogakuin University aims to foster student creativity by activating voluntary creative activities related to science and engineering by student groups, and to achieve personal growth so that they can play an active role as leaders in society.
One of the student projects, "BP Wendy," is currently active with 1 members. In 38, the third year since its inauguration in 2001, he participated in the "Birdman Contest" for the first time, and in 3 he participated in the contest, and in 2004 he was ranked 2005th, and in 4 he was ranked 2008th.This time, he decided to participate in the "Human Power Propeller Machine Distance Division" for the first time in seven years since 5, when he participated last time, and achieved his long-cherished wish.Currently, the students of the project members are working on the production of a new aircraft "Tomoshibi" using the facilities on campus.
Daichi Ogasawara (3rd year, Department of Mechanical Science and Engineering, Faculty of Advanced Engineering), the student representative of the project, said, "We are ready to set the highest team record on the best stage we are aiming for. For advice and activities. With the thoughts of those who supported us, we will fly to the deep blue canvas this summer. "
Kogakuin University student projects are active in various other fields. The "Robot Project" will participate in the "NHK Student Robocon 2017" on June 6, 11, and the "Solar Team" will participate in the world tournament held in Australia in October 2017.
