We’d like to introduce our team’s name and logo, FLARE: flight level aerothermal recovery of energy. This acronym is a reference to the pyrotechnic device of the same name and symbolizes the energetic qualities of our project. The color scheme and flight vehicle design are both an homage to our university.

This week we met with the IPPD lab manager on Tuesday 9/9/25 to gain access to the lab space. After that, we met as a team to continue discussing our scope of work, complete some group assignments, and prepare for our meeting with our GE Aerospace liaisons later in the week. During class this week we underwent a heavy brainstorming session to try and come up with novel solutions for our problem. On Thursday, 9/11/25 we met with our coach to share these updates, and on 9/12/25 we met with the GE Aerospace liaisons to formally introduce ourselves, ask some questions, and outline expectations going forward.