Both events take place at the Chico Municipal Airport. CSU, Chico mechanical engineering students have a rich history in these competitions, holding the collegiate speed record of 57.7 mph for many years, until recently topped by the UC Berkeley. Overall in 1995. Overall in 1995. CSU, Chico will compete against schools including the University of Colorado at Denver, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, University of the Pacific, Brigham Young University, University of Central Florida, UCLA, UC Davis, United States Air Force Academy and California Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo.
Competition is open to any post-secondary school.