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Pushing the boundaries of aerospace. We design, build, and fly — from high-power rockets to RC aircraft.
Designing and flying high-performance rockets — from Level 1 certifications to Level 2 launches on J and L-class motors.
View ProjectsBuilding and flying sophisticated remotely controlled aircraft — from trainer planes to scratch-built designs.
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G7 is a high-power rocket built for both Level 1 and Level 2 flying. It has successfully flown on an Aerotech I500 and later on a J435 for its first Level 2 launch — a versatile platform for testing higher-impulse motors and validating flight performance across certification levels.
G8 is a Level 2 rocket designed to fly on mid-to-upper L-class solid motors. The team's first fully fiberglass build — validating composite construction methods and pushing performance toward Mach 0.8 at approximately 6,500 feet, paving the way for future high dynamic-pressure vehicles.
The RC Aircraft Program showcases hands-on projects ranging from concept and design, to fabrication, testing, and flight. Projects highlight skills in aerodynamics, structures, propulsion, avionics, and control systems — with an emphasis on iterative engineering and real-world performance.
The first official trainer plane used by this club to help participants learn how to fly — a stable, beginner-friendly platform for building fundamental RC piloting skills.
The newest addition to the RC Aircraft Program is the RealFlight Evolution RC Flight Simulator, paired with the Spektrum NX8+ transmitter. These tools allow the team to fly over 300 different RC planes, gliders, and drones indoors — enabling safe experimentation with new aircraft configurations and year-round training regardless of weather.
Batavia Aerospace is a non-profit engineering team dedicated to building high-performance flight systems. We're student-led, driven by curiosity, and committed to doing real engineering — not just theory.
From our first Level 1 rocket to a near-Mach fiberglass Level 2 vehicle, every project pushes the team further in design, manufacturing, and flight operations.
Ian successfully received his JrL1 certification on September 28th, 2025 at the WOOSH Rocketry field — a significant milestone for both Ian and the High Power Rocketry program.
Kellen successfully received his JrL1 certification on February 28th, 2026 at the Quad Cities Rocketry Club field — expanding the team's certified pilots as the program continues to grow.
Batavia Aerospace is fiscally sponsored by The Hack Foundation (d.b.a. Hack Club), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit (EIN: 81-2908499).
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We focus on high-impact projects — sophisticated RC aircraft and high-powered rockets. Members gain real hands-on aerospace engineering experience from day one.
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