Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering

Rams Aviation Club

About Rams Aviation

Rams Aviation is a student-led organization dedicated to building a community around aviation. Our club brings together students, faculty, and staff who share a passion for flight, offering opportunities for hands-on learning, pilot training, industry connections, and more. Whether you’re interested in engineering, piloting, drone technology, or simply have a curiosity about aviation, Rams Aviation has something for you.

Our Mission

To create a supportive environment for aviation learning, education, and career development at CSU. We aim to inspire the next generation of aviators across both crewed and uncrewed fields, fostering growth in areas such as engineering, design, piloting, and aviation administration.

What We Do

  • Build an Experimental Aircraft
    Our flagship project involves building a kit-based aircraft from the ground up. Members would get the chance to learn about aircraft design, manufacturing, project management, and fundraising all while building a plane they will get the opportunity to fly themselves.

  • Pilot Training
    We offer resources and support for members interested in earning their pilot’s license, whether for crewed or uncrewed aviation. From partnerships with local flight schools to CSU-hosted ground school and drone flight programs, we help aspiring pilots take their first steps—or next leaps—in aviation.

  • Drones
    We have plenty of hands-on opportunities to learn about aviation at a smaller scale as well! The club has access to a large fleet of multirotor and fixed wing UAVs that can be used to teach people to fly drones. We also have plans for drone building workshops and FPV drone racing events for the future.
  • Industry Engagement
    Rams Aviation provides opportunities to interact with the broader aviation industry. We host guest speakers, arrange tours of aviation companies, and organize fly-ins and other events. We also participate in UAS (Uncrewed Aerial Systems) events such as FPV racing and RC airplane activities.

  • Club-Owned Aircraft
    Our goal is to purchase and maintain an airworthy aircraft that club members can use for flight training and recreational flying, making aviation more accessible to the CSU community.

Meetings & Events

Club Informational Meetings

Our club typically meets on a biweekly basis in Engineering 100. This is the place to be if you want to be kept up to date on club events, activities, and more!

EAA Meetings

We regularly attend meetings hosted by the Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 515. These meetings are located at the Jet Center at the Northern Colorado Regional Airport on the first Monday of the month.

Street League Spec Drone Racing is hosting their Invitational Championship at Christman Airfield on October 5th and 6th, and will be open to spectators at 7:00 pm on both days.

Show up to see some insanely fast FPV drone racing!

Want to get certified as a commercial drone pilot or get your private pilot’s license but don’t know where to start?

We are planning on hosting ground school sessions to help teach you everything you will need to know to pass your Remote Drone Pilot or Private Pilot written exam!

Details coming soon.

We host fly-ins and field days at Christman Field, CSU’s very own airfield.

Our most recent fly-in was the Cockpit Cookout in September, where four planes and several drones were at Christman Field to educate future aviators and teach them to fly.

We plan on hosting a drone field day soon to teach our members to confidently fly drones, thanks to the help of our certified remote pilots.

Flight Instruction

Our club is fortunate to have a access to a Certified Flight Instructor, simulator, and aircraft, through which we are able to train members to become pilots.

Fill out the interest form here and you will be contacted when openings are available.

Contact Information

1301 Campus Delivery
Fort Collins, CO 80523-1301
United States
Contact Email: csuramsaviation@gmail.com

Current Officers

President – Kaelyn McMahon

Secretary – Jack Gottschalk

Treasurer – Mike Goyn
 
Marketing Lead – Sudhish Raghupatruni
 
Safety Coordinator – Henry Freund
 
Event Coordinator – Bryce Rubino

Advisors

James Tillotson – EMEC Director

Christopher Robertson – CSU Drone Center Director

If you are not sure who to contact or have questions about getting involved with the club, contact csuramsaviation@gmail.com

Sponsors

Sponsorships and donations are vital to keep a club like ours in the air. If you are interested in supporting our efforts, please email csuramsaviation@gmail.com