Human Powered Aircraft

The Southampton University Human Powered Aircraft (SUHPA) has its roots all the way back to 1961 where the University first manufactured and flew the world's first official human powered aircraft.

In 2011, the SUHPA group design project (GDP) was initiated by Dr. Alexander Forrester as the 50th Anniversary of Southampton University's Man Powered Aircraft. The society was revived in late 2017, and is currently engaged in the restoration and upgrade of the old aircraft. .

About Human Powered Aircraft

We have 5 distinct teams within the society: Wing, Drivetrain, Stability, Integration and Electronics. Each team focusses on a particular aspect of the aircraft however teams are constantly collaborating.

Membership Fee Information

These are the current membership fees offered by Human Powered Aircraft, although many clubs and societies offer a free period for new members to try out their activities.

Name	Cost	Valid Period	Details	Join
Year Membership	FREE	28/09/0201 - 28/09/2019	Free membership.	Please login to join

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The Committee

All clubs and societies within the Students' Union are run entirely by students. The student committee for Human Powered Aircraft this year are:

Titouan Barthelemy
Drivetrain Team Lead
Justine McAvoy
Event and Social Manager
Jordan Williams
Health and Safety Officer
Robert Oxford Pope
Integration Team Lead
Charles Dhenin
Lead Engineer
Tatjana Mandil
President
Matthew Edgson
Secretary
Samuel Pearson
Stability Team Lead
Prannay Roy
Treasurer
Jordan Williams
Welfare Officer
Prannay Roy
Wing Team Lead

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