Practical Aeronautics

From a practical perspective, we teach introductory aeronautics and propulsion short courses to anyone working directly or indirectly in the field of aviation.

PAI and Falcon AeroLab, April 2022

By Jennifer Ellsworth

John recently taught a 3 hour aeronautics course to middle schoolers at Falcon AeroLab in Colorado Springs.  The 7th graders enjoyed this hands on demonstration on how airplanes fly and why they look the way they do.

They applied this discussion on fundamental aeronautics by test flying their PAI balsa wood gliders and calculating glide ratio. We are so impressed with these students and look forward to meeting with them again soon!

John holds a model airplane wing while discussing air flow.
Aeronautics demonstration with 7th graders at Falcon AeroLab.

To find out more about the Falcon AeroLab, and how they inspire, educate and train Colorado students for jobs in aerospace, head to their website: https://www.falconaerolab.org/

Why Take A Course with Practical Aero?

More than ever, today’s aircraft are complex systems requiring skilled professionals to combine their specific expertise into a fully integrated vehicle. The professionals who engineer, test, manufacture, and in any way support these aircraft are accomplished specialists, but often lack an overall understanding of the airplane system as a whole. Fundamental understanding of the airplane-engine system gives you improved ability to communicate more effectively and frame thinking beyond your area of expertise.

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