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. Walter Merrill

Dr. Walter MerrillDr. Walter Merrill is a recognized expert with over 40 years of experience in aero-propulsion controls, multivariable control, fault detection and high temperature electronics. He is the founder and President of Bluberry LLC, which provides high temperature electronics for gas turbine engines. Walt also was Vice President with Scientific Monitoring, Inc., where he directed health monitoring and engine controls projects. His experience includes 30 years with the NASA Glenn Research Center. At NASA he was the Chief of the Instrumentation and Controls Division and won the NASA Medal for Exceptional Engineering. He also was the Director of the Glennan Microsystems Initiative which was a government/industry/academia collaboration to foster innovation in microsystems for harsh environments. Under his leadership, several startup companies were launched as a result of this initiative. Dr. Merrill has won the General Motors Institute Alumni Association Engineering Excellence Award and an R&D 100 Award given by Research Development Magazine. He has over 100 publications in controls, diagnostics and electronics. He holds a Ph.D. degree in Control Systems from Toledo University, an MSEE from Auburn University and a BSEE from General Motors Institute. Walt has been an Adjunct Professor at Akron University, Cleveland State University and Toledo 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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