UPDATE FOR THE 2026-2027 FC- FDR

The Flight Configuration FDR for the 2026-2027 school year will be held at the Lone Star Flight Museum on May 6, 2027.

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Thank you to all the teams that presented at the April 30, 2026 Flight Configuration FDR. You all did an amazing job in your project development, creation of prototypes, CAD drawing to aerospace standards, and presentations to all that stopped by your table.

• Allen ISD STEAM Center

• Bridgeland HS

• Clear Creek HS

• Cypress Springs HS

• Robbinsdale Armstrong HS

• Warren Tech HS

Flight Configuration Registration for the 2026–2027 School Year

Teacher / student registration for the 2026–2027 school year will open August 1, 2026. We look forward to welcoming new participants and continuing to provide an outstanding experience.

Currently the Flight Configuration Canvas resource is closed but should return in the fall for SY 225-2026 access for all FC teams.

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Get Ready for an Exciting 2026-2027 School Year in the Flight Configuration Program!

As the school year kicks off, students in the Flight Configuration program will embark on an extraordinary journey alongside NASA HUNCH Mentors, Mike Bennett and Luke Sammons! Together, the students will elevate their selected project designs and drawings to meet NASA’s rigorous drafting and manufacturing standards.

This process includes creating prototypes and engineering design units (EDU), detailed flight drawings using industry standard software as well as referencing NASA drawings standards, comprehensive documentation, and, when needed, stunning final 3D prints of piece parts or assemblies.

Whether your students are continuing an exciting project from a previous year that was selected to move to a new year or diving into a brand-new venture chosen for its potential to soar, they will gain invaluable hands-on experience that could lead to groundbreaking innovations in space exploration.

Organizations within NASA or the aerospace community will also present HUNCH with unique projects that require quick turnarounds. This is where our Flight Configuration students shine! Their exceptional skills and creativity make them the ideal candidates to tackle these high-stakes challenges head-on.

Our in-depth information on each project is located on the Flight Configuration Canvas resource.

Currently the canvas FFT site is closed but is planned to return in fall 2026.

This resource is provided to all Flight Configuration teachers and students. With this resource you are provided with many of the elements that go into maturing a design or drawing up to the level of being ready to manufacture. Items such as types of material, metal finishing techniques, fasteners that are accepted for flight, tracking information for materials, and much more.

Once their designs are ready for production in one of our HUNCH schools, students can take pride in knowing that their projects will undergo the same rigorous safety and design standards as any product destined for Flight.

This is more than just a program; it’s an incredible opportunity to make a real impact in the world of space exploration. Let’s ignite curiosity, spark innovation, and watch as your students’ dreams take flight!