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.

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Associate: Dr. Aaron Byerley

Dr. Aaron Byerley

Dr. Aaron Byerley is a Distinguished Graduate of the USAF Academy (BS in Engineering Mechanics), Stanford University (MS in Mechanical Engineering and MS in Engineering Management), and the University of Oxford, UK (DPhil in Engineering Science).  While a cadet, he earned the free fall parachutist badge and flew both gliders and powered aircraft.   Dr. Byerley served in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Mercer University but spent most of his career at the U.S. Air Force Academy serving in academic leadership positions (aero department head and associate dean) and as a classroom instructor teaching courses including introductory aeronautical engineering, thermodynamics, gas dynamics, heat transfer, air-breathing propulsion, and the two-semester capstone engineering sequence on the preliminary design of aircraft and propulsion systems.  His research activity included turbine heat transfer and aerodynamics and aircraft and propulsion system design education.  One of his career highlights occurred in 2017 when he was selected by the graduating seniors for the William H. Heiser Award as the senior instructor who “contributed the most to cadets’ personal and intellectual development by inspiring and challenging them to work harder on their academic pursuits” and who “continually and personally demonstrated and promoted the USAF’s Core Values of Integrity, Service, and Excellence”.  He retired from the Academy in December 2020 as Professor Emeritus but remains active in both AIAA and ASME.  He is a registered Professional Engineer in Colorado.

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Practical Aeronautics, Inc.
P.O. Box 461434
Aurora, Colorado 80046-1434

Phone: (719) 659-7319
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What’s Special About PAI Courses?

What's special about PAI courses?

After attending a PAI course, you’ll leave with: Improved foundational understanding of airplane … Learn More

Who Should Attend a PAI Course?

Who Should Attend a PAI course?

Which Introductory or Advanced course is right for you? Anyone looking for a “big picture” … Learn More

In Affiliation with Dr. Link Jaw and with exclusive rights granted by Dr. Jack Mattingly

Practical Aeronautics is Proud to Offer:
Fundamentals of Aircraft Engine Controls, Accessories, and Health Management

Aircraft Engine Systems Design Introductory Systems Analysis

Aircraft Engine Systems Design Intermediate Engine Design

Aircraft Engine Systems Design Advanced Component Design

Cycle Analysis of Gas Turbine Engines

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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