Self managing project teams are formed to carry out an initial design study within a simulated industrial environment. The teams utilize the resources of the school including computer aided design and manufacturing, wind tunnels, simulation and test facilities. The work is supported by team meetings with the staff involved attending and lectures on advanced project design. Other lectures are provided by experts within the school and externally in specific areas such as aerodynamic, structural design, engine integration and system design. The students must achieve a satisfactory grade in the current year of this course to continue to Aerospace Project Design B.