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. Brenda A. Haven

Dr. Brenda A. Haven

Dr. Brenda Haven has over 30 years of aeronautical systems acquisition, research and development, and teaching experience, much of it within the area of gas turbine engines.  She retired from the Air Force as a Lieutenant Colonel in 2008 after serving as the Deputy Director for the Physics and Electronics Directorate at the Air Force Office of Scientific Research.  During her 25-year career, she spent 5 years working in the Turbine Engine Division within the Propulsion Directorate at Wright-Patterson AFB and another 8 years teaching thermodynamics and propulsion in the Air Force Academy’s Department of Aeronautics. While at the Air Force Academy, she served as the Propulsion Discipline Director and Deputy Department Head.  She was named the Outstanding Military Educator in 1993 and served for three years as an adjunct faculty to the Air Force Test Pilot School.  After retiring from the Air Force, Brenda joined Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.  She is one of two faculty teaching the propulsion track of the Mechanical Engineering Program.  She teaches thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and three propulsion courses, including Propulsion Systems Preliminary Design.  She was awarded the College of Engineering’s Outstanding Teacher Award and Outstanding Contributor Award. She has also received the campus Distinguished Faculty Award and the President’s Special Recognition for Excellence for her exemplary service to Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.

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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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