Dr. Steven L. Morris, P.E. is a 1975 United States Air Force Academy graduate and retired USAF Lieutenant Colonel. Steve has an MS and PhD in aerospace engineering. He’s currently a Principal for Engineering Systems, Inc. and Manager of Colorado Operations. He previously served as the Deputy Head of the Air Force Academy’s Department of Aeronautics – in 1991, Steve won the department’s “Outstanding Military Educator Award”. He has nearly 30 years of experience in aeronautical engineering, including four years as adjunct faculty to the Air Force’s Test Pilot School (TPS). He’s a two-time winner of TPS’s “Robert L. Wenning Outstanding Academic Instructor Award.” He’s an Associate Fellow of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA), has served on various AIAA committees, and is a and co-author of an Introduction to Aircraft Flight Mechanics, winner of AIAA’s 2006 Summerfield Book Award.
From a practical perspective, we teach introductory aeronautics and propulsion short courses to anyone working directly or indirectly in the field of aviation.
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.