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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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Vice President for Business Development: Dr. John B. Wissler

Dr. John Wissler

Dr John Wissler is PAI’s Vice President for Business Development. A retired USAF Colonel, his 30-year Air Force career included being the Deputy Director of Engineering at Electronic Systems Center, Hanscom AFB, MA and Director of the Air Force Research Laboratory’s (AFRL) Air Vehicles Directorate and Chief of AFRL’s Battlespace Environments Division. He taught fluid mechanics and thermodynamics analysis and design at the US Air Force Academy and directed the Academy’s Aeronautics Laboratory. John also served as a flight test engineer at Kirtland AFB, NM. After the Air Force, he worked at Aurora Flight Sciences for almost 11 years winning and managing ground-breaking aviation and autonomy programs, retiring in 2022 as Aurora’s Director of Business Development.

John has a PhD in Aeronautics from Caltech, an MS in Aeronautical Engineering from the Air Force Institute of Technology, a Master’s of Strategic Studies from the Army War College, and a BS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Maryland. He is an Associate Fellow of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics and a member of Sigma Xi, the Air Force Association, the Military Officers Association of America, and the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association. He has earned numerous awards for leadership, including Company Grade Officer of the Year in 1993 for Kirtland AFB, and especially enjoys mentoring and teaching.

He is an FAA-licensed private pilot who is working on his instrument rating, flying out of Hanscom Field outside Boston.

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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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