About Us
What We Do
From a practical perspective, we teach introductory aeronautics and propulsion short courses to anyone working directly or indirectly in the field of aviation.
Who We Are
We are a team of award-winning educators who absolutely love to teach! We are experts in all major disciplines, including:
- Aerodynamics
- Propulsion
- Flight Mechanics
- Structures & Materials
- Airframe & Engine Design
In addition, Practical Aeronautics has years of experience in:
- Wind-tunnel & Flight Testing
- Accident Reconstruction
- Computational Fluid Dynamics
- Flying & Air Operations
- Structural Repair
Leadership
President: Craig Seymour, PE
Vice President: Wayne F. Hallgren, PhD
Chief Financial Officer: Mrs. Colette M. Hallgren
Propulsion Director: Keith M. Boyer, PhD
Associates
- Dr. John D. Anderson, Jr.
Curator for Aerodynamics, National Air and Space Museum (NASM ) and Professor, University of Maryland - Dr. James W. Baughn
Professor, Department of Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineering, University of California - Colonel Dave Culbertson
Major Air Carrier - Dr. Dale A. Cope
Program Manager, Aerospace Structures, Southwest Research Institute - Captain Kenneth E. Curell
Major Air Carrier - Captain Larry R. Jamison
Major Air Carrier (Retired) - Mr. Randall G. Joslin
Associate and Systems Engineer, Booze Allen Hamilton, Court Appointed Systems Engineering Expert, Tribunal de Commerce, Paris, France - Dr. Jack Mattingly
Professor Emeritus - Dr. Steven L. Morris
Senior Consultant, Engineering Systems, Inc. - Dr. David Schmidt
Professor Emeritus - Dr. Angela Trego
Director, Structural Engineering, ATK - Dr. Kenneth W. Van Treuren
Professor and Associate Dean for Research and Faculty Development, School of Engineering and Computer Science, Baylor University - Dr. Robert C. Winn
Principal and Director of Colorado Operations, Engineering Systems, Inc.
