Thursday, October 29, 2026 · 5:30 am – 5:29 am
Overview
The Glideator is a newly ideated competition debuting at Shaastra 2026, the annual technical festival of IIT Madras. It challenges teams to build and pilot an RC glider that demonstrates stability, maneuverability, and precise control as it navigates a demanding obstacle course — relying solely on aerodynamic efficiency and pilot skill, with no powered propulsion.
Who it's for
Engineering students and hardware/aeromodelling enthusiasts who want to test their design, fabrication, and piloting skills against other teams. Teams of 2–5 members.
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Venue
Student Activity Center (SAC), IIT Madras, Chennai.
About the organiser
Shaastra is the annual technical festival of IIT Madras, one of India's premier engineering institutions. It is a student-run festival that hosts a wide range of technical competitions, workshops, lectures, and exhibitions, drawing participants from across the country.