Join FLYT!
FLYT 2290 is a community robotics team open to high school students from any Rockford area high school or homeschool program.
No experience required. Just show up ready to learn, build, and compete!
Why FLYT
- Student led team
- Learn valuable skills
- Hands-on experience in engineering, design, and business
- Compete against teams from around the world
- Experienced mentors in engineering, manufacturing, and business
What to Expect
FLYT runs year round
Competition Season (January – April)
- 5 practices per week
- First 6 weeks: Design, build, and test a 100+ lb robot
- Competition: Compete and continuously improve the robot
Offseason (May – December)
- 2 practices per week focused on training, outreach, and preparing for the season.
Students lead, mentors support, and everyone learns!
Ready to Join?
Complete the form below and we’ll reach out!


2026 Season FLYT 2290 Crew
Student Members

Asya
Safety Captain

Carter
Programming Sub-Team Lead

Christian

Connor
Team Captain

Jaxon

Jonathan

Kai
Team Captain

Micah

Zephyr
Media Sub-Team Lead
Mentors
Benjamin Schneider
Collins Aerospace – Assembly/ Programming
Jake Ellenberger
Woodward – Lead Mentor 1/ Head Coach
Kevin Holdmann
TAC Rockford – Mechanical/ Fabrication
Lenae Weichel
parent – Media/Parent Relations
Liam O’Sullivan
RVC/NIU Engineering Student – Mechanical/ Fabrication
Lukas Schroeder
Belcan – Fabrication/ Electrical
Nate Camm
Zilliant – Programming/ Electrical
Sean O’Sullivan
parent – Lead Mentor 2/ Team Administration
Sam Kirker
SJK Enterprises LLC – Media & Marketing
