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Society of Flight Test Engineers

About This Organization

Abbreviation(s):
SFTE
Purpose:
Here in this chapter of SFTE, we pride ourselves on being a close-knit group of engineers looking to experiment and test custom RC planes and drones. Although primarily consist of Aerospace Engineers, we welcome all majors and all classifications. If you have the interest in RC crafts, you will fit right into this club.
We pride ourselves on being open to beginners and experts alike. Our team of tech leads are experienced with RC crafts and are ready to help newcomers in learning. We are very welcoming of new members and have beginner programs designed to help them learn.
Year Founded:
1984
Membership Dues:
$30 per year
Admits Members:
All year
Meeting Locations:
Fischer Engineering Design Center

Public Contact Information

Public Contact Name:
Harrison Harding
Public Contact E-mail Address:
harrisonharding@tamu.edu
Public Contact Phone Number:
9402790513

Group Contact Information

Organization Web Site:
https://sftetamu9.wixsite.com/website
Organization E-mail Address:
sftegigem@gmail.com

Organization Associations

Academic Department:
Dwight Look College of Engineering
Non-Academic Department:
None

Membership

Approximate membership of the organization:
51-100
Membership policies:
  • Our organization accepts undergraduate students as members
  • Our organization accepts graduate students as members
  • Our organization accepts faculty/staff as members
  • Our organization accepts community members as members
Weekly time committment required of organization members:
0-3 Hours
Membership intake process:
Open

Events

Community Service Projects:
Once per year
Fundraising Events:
Never
Speakers/Lectures:
Once per year
On-Campus Social Events:
Once per semester
Off-Campus Social Events:
Never
Hosting Conferences:
Never
Sponsoring Special Events (Concerts, one-time events, etc.):
Once per year
New Member Orientation/Training:
Once per year
Events with Alcohol:
Never
In-State Travel:
Never
Domestic US Travel:
Never
International Travel:
Never