Hey aviation enthusiasts! 
Did you hear about the epic kickoff of the 2024 China University Aircraft Design Competition in Dingzhou City, Hebei Province? This past Sunday was all about bright minds and high skies! 
Over 2,000 talented students from more than 100 universities and research institutes have come together to design and build their own aircraft—from scratch! Talk about ambition and creativity! 
Hosted by the Chinese Society of Aeronautics and Astronautics, this competition is not just about cool planes. It's a launchpad for innovation in aviation science and technology. 
Students are boosting their engineering skills and gearing up to be the future stars of the aviation and national defense industries. 
Their aircraft will face the ultimate test: scaled flight verifications to see how they perform in the skies. Will they fly high or need a redesign? The suspense is real! 
Our friend, CGTN Digital reporter Guo Meiping, was right in the middle of the action at the opening ceremony's spectacular air show. She chatted with contestants who spilled all the deets on their amazing creations for the competition. 
Ready to dive into the exciting world of aviation innovation? Buckle up and join us on this thrilling journey! The sky's the limit! 
Reference(s):
Vlog: University students illuminate the future of Chinese aviation
cgtn.com
