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As the official must-listen podcast of SAE Aero Design, expect authentic, amusing conversations about all things related to SAE Aero Design. Hosts include SAE International staff, former competitors, volunteers, and organizers. Topics range from rule set discussion to career advice and everything in…

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    CDS Action News Update - March 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2023 3:23


    New Podcast Episode on Inspection Certification New Build Videos Available in Learning Labs Aero West Presenter Form Social media New podcasts Spring 2023 Textbook Stipend Applications Program reminder ~Links~ Social media Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saeuniversityprograms/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@saeuniversityprograms FSAE Faculty Advisor Award Send your nomination letters (pdf format, please) to jonesp1@auburn.edu Dropbox link to share photos and video: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/b0rvk55x72uhi11gn1brk/h?dl=0&rlkey=qbvssxmkxm0ikywzffyuvnzrs Spring 2023 Textbook Stipend Applications https://connexionplus.sae.org/volunteer-pages-bucket/volunteeropportunities/opportunities-list-public/volunteer-opportunity-details?VolunteerOpportunityKey=c47693b1-e9cb-44b9-a9f1-01853523ea9f&CommunityKey=1a329128-f614-49fb-aa6a-5870ad1b5b98&returnurl=https%3A%2F%2Fconnexionplus.sae.org%2Fvolunteer-pages-bucket%2Fvolunteeropportunities%2Fopportunities-list-public%3Fcommunitykey%3D1a329128-f614-49fb-aa6a-5870ad1b5b98 *News Feeds SAE Aero Design News Feed: www.saeaerodesign.com/go/news Formula SAE News Feed: https://www.fsaeonline.com/cdsweb/app/news.aspx Baja SAE News Feed: https://bajasae.net/cdsweb/app/news.aspx *Podcasts Flight Plans: The SAE Aero Design Podcast https://aerodesign.fireside.fm/ Formula SAE FastCast https://formulasae.fireside.fm/ Shop Talk: The Baja SAE Podcast https://bajasae.fireside.fm/ Keeping it Clean: The SAE Clean Snowmobile Challenge Podcast https://snowmobile.fireside.fm/

    Learning About SAE Standards

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2023 24:11


    We are joined by David Alexander, senior director of standards at SAE international, and Christian Thiele, ground vehicle standards director at SAE international, to discuss what the SAE International Standards Process and purpose is. https://www.sae.org/standards/development

    Inspection Certification

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2023 19:59


    Co-Lead tech Inspectors Josh Childs and Lonnie Dong join us to discuss the new Inspection Certification process for this year's SAE Aero Design. What can we expect from the process, how can we prepare, and what is this paving the way for in future years of the competition?

    CDS Action News Update - February 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2023 4:08


    Email us at collegiatecompetitions@sae.org! Social media Events Document submission deadlines Formula Cost Event New podcasts Spring 2023 Textbook Stipend Applications Program reminder ~Links~ Social media Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saeuniversityprograms/ 
Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@saeuniversityprograms Aero Teams requesting Pilot Email: tomblakeney28682@gmail.com:show -University Name -Team Name -Plane Number -Captain Name -Captain Email -Captain Phone Number -Would you like to request a specific pilot? If not, pilots will be assigned in rotation. Spring 2023 Textbook Stipend Applications https://connexionplus.sae.org/volunteer-pages-bucket/volunteeropportunities/opportunities-list-public/volunteer-opportunity-details?VolunteerOpportunityKey=c47693b1-e9cb-44b9-a9f1-01853523ea9f&CommunityKey=1a329128-f614-49fb-aa6a-5870ad1b5b98&returnurl=https%3A%2F%2Fconnexionplus.sae.org%2Fvolunteer-pages-bucket%2Fvolunteeropportunities%2Fopportunities-list-public%3Fcommunitykey%3D1a329128-f614-49fb-aa6a-5870ad1b5b98

    CDS Action News Update - January 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2023 4:02


    Email us at collegiatecompetitions@sae.org! Events 1st Document submission deadlines Kohler Engines available Baja Tech inspection number assignment procedure Aero/FSAE Hotel blocks Aero precheck videos in learning lab Fast track roster Participation certificates Industrial lecture series Mentorship program New Social media ~Links~ Kohler Engines available - If there are any issues you will need to contact the engine distributor directly at williamc@gardnerinc.com Participation Certificates https://www.saeaerodesign.com/cdsweb/gen/DownloadDocument.aspx?DocumentID=0be923e8-210b-469f-a26e-8bd2478eea5e Industrial lecture series rachel.wetzel@sae.org https://www.sae.org/participate/membership/collegiate-chapters/industrial-lecture-program?tab=3 Mentorship Program https://connexionplus.sae.org/mentoring/mentor-program *News Feeds SAE Aero Design News Feed: www.saeaerodesign.com/go/news Formula SAE News Feed: https://www.fsaeonline.com/cdsweb/app/news.aspx Baja SAE News Feed: https://bajasae.net/cdsweb/app/news.aspx *Podcasts Flight Plans: The SAE Aero Design Podcast https://aerodesign.fireside.fm/ Formula SAE FastCast https://formulasae.fireside.fm/ Shop Talk: The Baja SAE Podcast https://bajasae.fireside.fm/ Going The Distance: The SAE Supermileage Podcast https://supermileage.fireside.fm/ Keeping it Clean: The SAE Clean Snowmobile Challenge Podcast https://snowmobile.fireside.fm/

    CDS Action News Update - September 2022 - Back to School Edition

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2022 5:42


    Email us at collegiatecompetitions@sae.org! CDS Registration AeroConnect Registration Fall Kick-Off Formula EV Workshop Aero Design Behind the Scenes Baja Arizona Meals New Baja Engines Mentorship Program Yearbooks Scott Mike Visit You! ~Links~ AeroConnect https://www.sae.org/attend/student-events/aeroconnect-challenge Fall Kick-Off https://hopin.com/events/community-programs-fall-kick-off Baja Arizona Meals https://bajasae.net/cdsweb/app/NewsItem.aspx?NewsItemID=3bca9b39-a6dc-42c8-a638-bf2b818dac5e Mentorship Program https://connexionplus.sae.org/mentoring/mentor-program Photo Portal https://saebrand.widencollective.com/portals/oefbjrtu/CDSPortal Scott Mike Visit collcomps@sae.org With subject “Hey Mike and Scott. Lets hang out.” *News Feeds Supermileage News Feed: www.saesupermileage.com/go/news SAE Aero Design News Feed: www.saeaerodesign.com/go/news Formula SAE News Feed: https://www.fsaeonline.com/cdsweb/app/news.aspx Baja SAE News Feed: https://bajasae.net/cdsweb/app/news.aspx *Podcasts Flight Plans: The SAE Aero Design Podcast https://aerodesign.fireside.fm/ Formula SAE FastCast https://formulasae.fireside.fm/ Shop Talk: The Baja SAE Podcast https://bajasae.fireside.fm/ Going The Distance: The SAE Supermileage Podcast https://supermileage.fireside.fm/ Keeping it Clean: The SAE Clean Snowmobile Challenge Podcast https://snowmobile.fireside.fm/

    CDS Action News Update - July 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2022 14:16


    Watch the video version at https://youtu.be/vrsOJpe6cSQ Email us at collegiatecompetitions@sae.org! Getting 2022 Competition Results 0:43 Photo Portal 1:06 Participation Certificate 1:33 Formula Interviews 2:09 New Mobility Virtual Career Fair 5:15 Industrial Lecture Program 6:17 Baja interviews 7:46 EV Workshop 10:40 Bloopers 11:27 ~Links~ Photo Portal https://saebrand.widencollective.com/portals/oefbjrtu/CDSPortal ) New Mobility Virtual Career Fair https://www.sae.org/attend/new-mobility-virtual-career-fair Scholarship Opportunity https://www.bajasae.net/cdsweb/app/NewsItem.aspx?NewsItemID=f323ddfa-4988-46c1-8c53-9173d48ed81c Industrial Lecture Program https://www.sae.org/particip *News Feeds Supermileage News Feed: www.saesupermileage.com/go/news SAE Aero Design News Feed: www.saeaerodesign.com/go/news Formula SAE News Feed: https://www.fsaeonline.com/cdsweb/app/news.aspx Baja SAE News Feed: https://bajasae.net/cdsweb/app/news.aspx *Podcasts Flight Plans: The SAE Aero Design Podcast https://aerodesign.fireside.fm/ Formula SAE FastCast https://formulasae.fireside.fm/ Shop Talk: The Baja SAE Podcast https://bajasae.fireside.fm/ Going The Distance: The SAE Supermileage Podcast https://supermileage.fireside.fm/ Keeping it Clean: The SAE Clean Snowmobile Challenge Podcast https://snowmobile.fireside.fm/

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    CDS Action News Update - June 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2022 5:22


    Email us at collegiatecompetitions@sae.org! Best Article Contest FSAE June GM Everybody in award RIT Static Schedules RIT Early Arrival Baja Arizona Registration Reopened RFID Tags Preparation for registration Sponsors ~Links~ GM award Link: https://www.fsaeonline.com/cdsweb/app/NewsItem.aspx?NewsItemID=a8b0b9f2-6a6f-45bd- be35-073fd7cf02d1 RIT Resources: https://www.bajasae.net/app/CompetitionResources.aspx *News Feeds Supermileage News Feed: www.saesupermileage.com/go/news SAE Aero Design News Feed: www.saeaerodesign.com/go/news Formula SAE News Feed: https://www.fsaeonline.com/cdsweb/app/news.aspx Baja SAE News Feed: https://bajasae.net/cdsweb/app/news.aspx *Podcasts Flight Plans: The SAE Aero Design Podcast https://aerodesign.fireside.fm/ Formula SAE FastCast https://formulasae.fireside.fm/ Shop Talk: The Baja SAE Podcast https://bajasae.fireside.fm/ Going The Distance: The SAE Supermileage Podcast https://supermileage.fireside.fm/ Keeping it Clean: The SAE Clean Snowmobile Challenge Podcast https://snowmobile.fireside.fm/

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    SAE Aero Design - Flight Plans: Aero Design East Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2022 23:04


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    CDS Action News Update - April 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2022 7:26


    Email us at collegiatecompetitions@sae.org! GM Everybody In Award FSAE May Presentation Finalists FSAE EV RFID Tags Tennessee Design Schedule Tennessee Arrival Important Updates for Baja SAE Rochester Baja Arizona Hotels Aero Design East Site Map Tennessee Frequency Request Supermileage Risk Mitigation Sponsors Fast Track Rosters ~Links~ GM Award Link: https://www.fsaeonline.com/cdsweb/app/NewsItem.aspx?NewsItemID=3e2c9448-636e-4b9f-993b-73e985604a7c TN Design Schedule: https://www.bajasae.net/app/SmartScheduleViewer.aspx?scheduleid=f5c238c5-010b-4f9f-9900-815dfa12f4a7 TN Arrival Link: https://www.bajasae.net/CompResources/2022/4d37bf6b-b20b-4133-8045-86d7d0e25489/TTU-Arrival-Procedures-for-Baja-SAE-2022.pdf AZ Hotel Link: https://www.sae.org/attend/student-events/baja-sae-arizona/attend/hotel-travel RIT Protocol Link: https://www.bajasae.net/CompResources/2022/c0746db7-ec23-459c-942c-894f5e4e981c/SAE-Risk-Mitigation-Protocol-2022-Baja-SAE-Rochester-Addendum.pdf Aero Design East Advanced Class send ALL CHANNELS to GlennSAEfreq@gmail.com *News Feeds Supermileage News Feed: www.saesupermileage.com/go/news SAE Aero Design News Feed: www.saeaerodesign.com/go/news Formula SAE News Feed: https://www.fsaeonline.com/cdsweb/app/news.aspx Baja SAE News Feed: https://bajasae.net/cdsweb/app/news.aspx *Podcasts Flight Plans: The SAE Aero Design Podcast https://aerodesign.fireside.fm/ Formula SAE FastCast https://formulasae.fireside.fm/ Shop Talk: The Baja SAE Podcast https://bajasae.fireside.fm/ Going The Distance: The SAE Supermileage Podcast https://supermileage.fireside.fm/ Keeping it Clean: The SAE Clean Snowmobile Challenge Podcast https://snowmobile.fireside.fm/

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    CDS Action News Update - April 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2022 7:22


    Email us at collegiatecompetitions@sae.org! Aero Design Aero Design East Virtual Presentations Aero Design East Advanced Class Formula Real Case Cost Scenarios Formula June EV Teams Sponsor Portal Resumes Fast Track Roster How To ~Links~ Aero Design East Advanced Class send ALL CHANNELS to GlennSAEfreq@gmail.com *News Feeds Supermileage News Feed: www.saesupermileage.com/go/news SAE Aero Design News Feed: www.saeaerodesign.com/go/news Formula SAE News Feed: https://www.fsaeonline.com/cdsweb/app/news.aspx Baja SAE News Feed: https://bajasae.net/cdsweb/app/news.aspx *Podcasts Flight Plans: The SAE Aero Design Podcast https://aerodesign.fireside.fm/ Formula SAE FastCast https://formulasae.fireside.fm/ Shop Talk: The Baja SAE Podcast https://bajasae.fireside.fm/ Going The Distance: The SAE Supermileage Podcast https://supermileage.fireside.fm/ Keeping it Clean: The SAE Clean Snowmobile Challenge Podcast https://snowmobile.fireside.fm/

    CDS Action News Update - March 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2022 5:33


    CDS Action News Update - February 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2022 8:01


    Email us at collegiatecompetitions@sae.org! In this Episode: Doc Submissions Baja Cost Event Description Supermileage Engines Baja Engines Chowdhury STEM Volunteering EV-LC Volunteering Learning Labs Sponsors Aero Technical Inspections Changes & Tech Sheets Fast Track Rosters LearnTwice Virtual Presentations Covid Plan ~Links~ Watch the video version of this episode at https://youtu.be/cT1mcOwCFu0 Supermileage News Feed: www.saesupermileage.com/go/news SAE Aero Design News Feed: www.saeaerodesign.com/go/news *Podcasts Flight Plans: The SAE Aero Design Podcast https://aerodesign.fireside.fm/ Formula SAE FastCast https://formulasae.fireside.fm/ Shop Talk: The Baja SAE Podcast https://bajasae.fireside.fm/ Going The Distance: The SAE Supermileage Podcast https://supermileage.fireside.fm/ Keeping it Clean: The SAE Clean Snowmobile Challenge Podcast https://snowmobile.fireside.fm/ *Learn Twice https://www.sae.org/learn/education/special-initiatives/learn-twice

    Mike & Scott's Unnamed University Programs Update - January Edition

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2022 9:13


    Email us at collegiatecompetitions@sae.org! In this Episode: Affiliations 0:44 Collegiate Competitions 1:22 Mobile Apps 1:53 Podcasts 2:50 Learning Labs 3:06 Learn Twice 3:44 Virtual Presentations 4:14 Baja Engine Testing 4:50 Upcoming Deadlines 5:24 Spectators/Team Size Limits 5:54 Formula SAE in Texas 6:26 Tesla Formula SAE Battery Sponsorship 7:04 Sponsor Portal 7:44 ~Links~ Watch the video version of this episode at https://youtu.be/cT_2T8zjx2k *Podcasts Flight Plans: The SAE Aero Design Podcast https://aerodesign.fireside.fm/ Formula SAE FastCast https://formulasae.fireside.fm/ Shop Talk: The Baja SAE Podcast https://bajasae.fireside.fm/ Going The Distance: The SAE Supermileage Podcast https://supermileage.fireside.fm/ Keeping it Clean: The SAE Clean Snowmobile Challenge Podcast https://snowmobile.fireside.fm/ *Learn Twice https://www.fsaeonline.com/Page.aspx?pageid=b96e787e-d8ae-4b90-aa07-6848fa3efcee

    Roundless Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2021 19:37


    We talk with SAE Aero Design organizers about the event's upcoming conversion to a Roundless format. Get a look at what worked from 2021 and tips on how to maximize the new format!

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    Supplier Showcase and Fall Kick-Off Virtual Event Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2021 15:56


    We talk with Sara Guffey and Nicole Hicks about the Supplier Showcase coming up on Thursday, October 28th and Fall Kick-Off Friday, October 29th Sign up here: Supplier Showcase: https://hopin.com/events/univ-programs-supplier-showcase Fall Kick-Off : https://hopin.com/events/univ-programs-fall-kick-off

    Advanced Class 2022 Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2021 34:41


    Lonnie Dong and David Moroniti from the Aero Design Rules Committee join us to discuss the new Advanced Class for the 2022 season!

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    Student Round Table

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2021 30:11


    In this episode, we talk with students from Mexico and Egyptian teams in Baja, Aero Design, and AeroConnect to discuss tips for team development, project management, and dealing with unforeseen circumstances like this past year’s world pandemic.

    What to Expect in the 2021 Season and Why to Register

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2020 30:57


    We talk about the changes for the 2021 season including what to expect from Knowledge and Validation events and how you can make the most out of connecting with sponsors and volunteers! Registration How-To Video: https://cdsfallkickoff.pathable.co/meetings/virtual/ZTi7RSiokP4cLgZYr Sponsor Portal Video: https://cdsfallkickoff.pathable.co/meetings/virtual/gQPRJX2y9ucWY8MNR Special Guests: Kaley Zundel and Sara Guffey.

    2020 Regular Class

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2020 15:01


    We speak with David Moroniti from the SAE Aero Design Rules Committee to talk about the details of the new rules for the 2020 Regular Class. Special Guest: Sam Barill.

    SAE Aero Design 2020 Season Breakdown

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2019 46:40


    Sara and Sam run down all of the details you need going into the 2020 SAE Aero Design Season. Special Guests: Sam Barill and Sara Guffey.

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    Introducing the SAE AeroConnect Challenge

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2019 19:20


    Amanda Paciorkowski joins us to talk about the new SAE AeroConnect Challenge including its mission to create new connected aircraft solutions to help fight forest fires. Find more information and register for the competition at www.saeaeroconnectchallenge.com

    New Registration Process

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2019 14:43


    We go over the details of the NEW registration process for the 2020 season!

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    2019 SAE Aero Design West Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2019 35:58


    Ryan Reynolds, the California Aero Design Event Manager, joins us to give a preview of SAE Aero Design West including the what to expect from the venues, the importance of the mandatory meeting, and tips for making the most out of your competition experience. SAE Aero Design News Feed (http://saeaerodesign.com/cdsweb/app/news.aspx) Special Guest: Sam Barill.

    2019 SAE Aero Design East Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2019 38:49


    Tom Blakeney, the Fort Worth Aero Design Event Manager, joins us to give a preview of SAE Aero Design East including the what to expect from the venues, the importance of the mandatory meeting, and tips for making the most out of your competition experience. SAE Aero Design News Feed (http://saeaerodesign.com/cdsweb/app/news.aspx) Special Guests: Sam Barill and Sara Guffey.

    Meet the Flight Boss

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2019 17:36


    We take some time to get to know Glenn Cashion, Flight Line Boss for Aero Design events. NEW: Advanced Class Frequency Control Process (https://www.saeaerodesign.com/cdsweb/app/NewsItem.aspx?NewsItemID=29e100db-1ece-45db-b589-a9184e258cc4) Special Guests: Sam Barill and Sara Guffey.

    2019 CDS Virtual Career Fair

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2018 8:57


    We are joined by Martha Tress, Recruitment Sales Manager at SAE, to talk about the Virtual Career Fair. What can we expect from this year, what can you expect if you’re new, and what changes will there be? Find out more about the CDS Virtual Career Fair! (https://connection.sae.org/events/event-description?CalendarEventKey=020a4657-9c09-433d-b73f-a7317c2a21ce&Home=%2Fhome) Special Guest: Martha Tress.

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    2019 Advanced Class

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2018 36:43


    This week we go deep into the new Advanced Class with our friends from the Rules Committee, Lonnie Dong and Tom Blakeney from Lockheed Martin. We take a look at the landscape of SAE Aero Design and recap what Regular and Micro Design entail, and touch on the goals, changes, and possibilities of the new Advanced class that includes an autonomous glider, passengers, and payload. Want to submit a question for the Rules Committee? Sign up and submit at http://saeaerodesign.com/ Special Guests: Sam Barill and Sara Guffey.

    2018 SAE Aero Design West Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2018 16:26


    In this episode, we spoke to Ryan Reynolds, organizer of the 2018 SAE Aero Design West competition in Van Nuys, CA, about lessons learned from SAE Aero Design East, what to expect at SAE Aero Design West, and why sponsors want to hire SAE Aero Design competitors.

    Maximizing Your SAE Membership

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2018 27:17


    On this episode, we met up with Amanda and Donna from the SAE Membership team to discuss what benefits student members are entitled to, what to expect from the Membership team onsite in 2018, and what other things students can take advantage of as an SAE member. Special Guests: Amanda Hildabrand and Donna Edenhart.

    2018 SAE Aero Design East Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2018 18:48


    On this episode, we talk with Mike Beriswill, the SAE Aero Design East Organizer, about the upcoming competition in Lakeland, FL. We discussed the unique venue, how to be prepared for Technical Inspection, and traffic concerns around the area.

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    A Look Back at the Collegiate Design Series

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2018 41:37


    On this episode, we say goodbye to Bob Sechler, longtime manager of the Collegiate Design Series, as he retires in 2018. Bob shares his favorite and craziest stories from CDS competitions for the past 30 years. Special Guests: Bob Sechler, Kaley Zundel, and Sam Barill.

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    2018 Virtual Career Fair

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2018 11:58


    On this episode, Amanda and Martha expand on the previously announced CDS Virtual Career Fair, to be held on January 25, 2018. They discuss what a virtual career fair is, why CDS is hosting one, how students can prepare for it, and what they can expect. Special Guest: Martha Tress.

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