Aracuã AerodesignWho we are
Our team
Students from different UFGD degree programs, organized into seven technical and administrative sectors to design, build and compete with an aircraft every year.
Organizational structure
Team sectors
Aerodynamics
Designs the aircraft's surfaces for maximum flight efficiency.
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Electronics
Develops the aircraft's onboard systems, from instrumentation to telemetry.
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Stability & Control
Makes sure the aircraft responds safely and predictably to the pilot.
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Structures
Sizes, builds and physically assembles the aircraft's structure.
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Management
Plans schedules, resources and budget for the whole team.
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Marketing
Handles the team's communication and relationship with sponsors.
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Team Captaincy
Leads the team and its strategic project decisions.
Learn more →Want to join the team? Our selection process runs once a year — follow our Instagram to know when applications open.
Voices from the team
Member testimonials
“The project was a real turning point in my academic life. I stopped being just a student and started being tested in a real development environment.”
— Dionnatan
“I learned a lot, both on the technical side and on the personal side.”
— Luis Alberto
“The project gave me the chance to apply engineering knowledge from my degree in practice, but mainly to work as part of a team.”
— Mateus Maia
“Aracuã wasn't just an extension project to me — it was something far beyond that.”
— Nataly
“I'm grateful to have been part of the team, and even in a short time I felt how much it added to my development.”
— Joelly