Runup & Taxi at Sputnik Aviation
Celebrating Our Fifth Year With Purpose and Heart
De La Salle University’s Mechanical Engineering Department at Sputnik Aviation
From left to right: Giann Ruiz, Commercial Director of Sputnik Aviation, Vice Chairperson Dr. Manrique & and Chairperson Dr. Ivan Gue of DLSU, & Rome Layug, Managing Partner of Sputnik Aviation
Many of their students dream of becoming pilots, and this visit was a chance to help connect the dots between engineering theory and the realities of aviation.
As big brothers in the industry, we shared honest insights — not just about flying, but about the mindset, discipline, and adaptability that aviation demands. We also took time to address the common misconceptions that often stand in the way of aspiring pilots from technical backgrounds.
Most of all, we hoped to spark something bigger: a sense of possibility.
Because when engineering meets aviation, something special happens — students begin to see how their skills on the ground can one day take them to the skies.
The Sputnik Aviation Team
Empowering the next generation of aerospace professionals
