Over the past century, Beihang has cultivated a good spirit of  "Perseverance and simplicity, diligence and a thirst for knowledge, all-round development, and courage in innovation" that has been passed down from generation to generation, and it will also be carried forward into the future.

“Perseverance and simplicity” represents the idea of doing arduous pioneering work with both feet on the ground, more working and less talking; “diligence and a thirst for knowledge” is to study assiduously, love science and seek truth; “all-round development” embodies the possession of both virtue and brilliance, excellent character and academic performance, and the unity of knowing and doing; “courage in innovation” represents the qualities of perseverance, being bold in exploration and being a pioneer with the goal of highest excellence.