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 Research and Development. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year Membership | FREE | 01/10/2019 - 01/07/2020 | Free membership making you a registered member of the society and able to vote/run in AGM/EGMs |
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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:
- Charles Dhenin
- Titouan Barthelemy
Drivetrain Team Lead - Justine McAvoy
Event and Social Manager - Jordan Williams
Health and Safety Officer - Robert Oxford Pope
Integration Team Lead - Tatjana Mandil
President - Matthew Edgson
Secretary - Samuel Pearson
Stability Team Lead - Prannay Roy
Treasurer - Jordan Williams
Welfare Officer - Prannay Roy
Wing Team Lead
Health & Safety
All clubs & societies are required to risk assess their activity to ensure it is carried out in a safe manner for members. Current risk assessments for Human Powered Aircraft are available to view below