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       2 Unilorin Students Construct AircraftPrototype
       By: Ebenezer Date: August 15, 2013, 2:09 am
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       Two 500 level students of the Department of
       Mechanical Engineering at the University of
       Ilorin, Ali David and Patrick Effiong, have
       constructed an aircraft prototype.
       The duo told newsmen in Ilorin that they
       had nurtured the passion to construct the
       aircraft when they were in 100 level, adding
       that it was now their final year project.
       David noted that many of his colleagues
       were skeptical when they first broached the
       subject, adding that they were not deterred
       by the challenges they faced.
       “What we are actually working on is a
       machine that will lift up itself through the
       law of aerodynamics and having an engine,
       a propeller and the fuselage,” he added.
       Effiong, on his part, said: “With some of our
       lecturers backing us, we were motivated;
       we decided that we can carry out the
       construction.
       “Ali brought the idea to me that he had the
       dream of constructing an aircraft, but I
       didn’t really buy the idea then and I thought
       he had forgotten about it.
       “ So when we got to 400 level, he raised the
       idea again.’’
       Also speaking with newsmen, the project
       supervisor, Dr Tajudeen Ajiboye, said the
       students had demonstrated a high level of
       intellectualism inspite of the challenges they
       faced.
       Ajiboye, who said the students were faced
       with the problems of materials and
       manpower at the initial stage, commended
       them for their tenacity to accomplish the
       project.
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