IP Plane

As the summer semester of 2026 comes to a close, the IP Plane team can look back on a period shaped by technical problem-solving, consistent quality standards and strong collaboration. Building on the work and documentation of previous teams, we continued the construction of the Pitts Model 12 and resolved several open issues of the […]

As the summer semester of 2025 comes to a close, the IP Plane team can look back with pride on a period defined by vision, teamwork, and meaningful progress. Together, we tackled open questions from previous phases and integrated new technological advances. Every challenge we faced was met with creativity, determination, professionality and every milestone […]

The winter semester of 2024/2025 has been an exciting and eventful chapter for the IP Plane Project, with numerous milestones reached. The team worked hard to develop both technical and marketing innovations that are pushing the project forward and making it accessible to a broader audience. Below, we take a look at the key highlights […]

We have successfully completed the execution phase and are currently in the close out phase, where we are preparing the documentation and handover.  This semester, the avionics team set about installing the existing devices and control panels in the plane. This task was successfully implemented by preparing and cutting out the two instrument panels for […]

On 04.05.2024, university reutlingen opened its doors for an exciting glimpse into the world of aviation. With bright sunshine and an atmosphere filled with curiosity, students proudly presented the IP Plane.  Visitors had the opportunity to witness firsthand as students showcased their expertise for aviation. From the planning phase to the execution phase, interested visitors […]

The IP-Plane Project Reaches New Heights in Summer 2023 Ladies and gentlemen, we have arrived at our destination! The IP-Plane project stands as a shining example of determination and teamwork. The students of the International Project Engineering study program have been hard at work, striving to complete their ambitious goal of building a Pitts Model […]

On May 24th, we received a visit from the examiner, Mr. Poeschel. Since our Pitts model is intended to take flight upon completion of the project, quality and safety are of the utmost importance. Therefore, we have regular inspections in which the Federal Aviation Office is updated (LBA) on the current status of the aircraft […]

The open day was a remarkable event held at the university to provide interested individuals with comprehensive information about the university’s study programs and projects. On May 13, 2023, as an integral part of the International Project Engineering degree program, the IP-Plane project proudly showcased its progress by opening the hangar doors wide to visitors. […]

As part of the „Integrative Project“ course, the International Project Engineering program provides students with the opportunity to participate in the IP Plane project during their 6th semester. Over the course of the semester, a team of 22 students from six departments, including the Project Office, Marketing Team, and four construction teams, continues working on […]

On 18/01/2022, the IP Plane team of the winter semester 22/23 reached the third milestone. At the M3 presentation, all team supervisors presented their team’s work to the project sponsors Jochen Brune and Markus Wachter. According to their feedback, the team overall has made good progress. With the presentation completed, this semester’s work is officially […]