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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“The Pleasure of their Company”

February 18, 2021 By Practical Aeronautics Team

A Gift of Wings book cover

Readings list are in vogue. I found one tonight written many years ago by Richard Bach, a gifted aviation writer, and I don’t think he will mind if I share it here.

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Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Aviation, Aviation Books

Up for Upskilling?

October 2, 2019 By Jennifer Ellsworth

Typing on laptop

Have you ever referred to yourself as a “jack of all trades, master of none”? Or perhaps the opposite rings more true, you’re highly skilled and savvy in a particular area of expertise but when it comes to cross-department meetings you feel like they’re speaking another language (I know I’m not the only non-engineer in a sea of engineers)! At some point or another we’ve all felt a little lost in a meeting. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Aerospace, Short Course, Upskilling

WHAT ARE THE ODDS?

August 30, 2019 By Craig Seymour

aircraft in sky

Recent headline-producing aircraft accidents may have caused you to ask the question, “Just how safe is commercial air travel today?” Hundreds of deaths in a single accident are a characteristic of modern commercial air tragedies and today’s media certainly takes advantage, as quickly as possible, of these “breaking news” events. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: aircraft, airplane, safety, travel

Anderson, Mattingly, Heiser…Names you Recognize?

March 14, 2019 By Practical Aeronautics Team

Page 13 of the March edition of Aerospace America magazine highlights the newest book releases from the AIAA. The top two titles, both Third Editions, Hypersonic and High-Temperature Gas Dynamics, and Aircraft Engine Design, are authored by folks affiliated with Practical Aeronautics! John Anderson, author of the former text, is a Consulting Associate, and Jack Mattingly, Bill Heiser, Dave Pratt, Keith Boyer, and Brenda Haven, authors of the latter text, are current or past instructors. [Read more…]

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Small Business, Big Demand—One Small Business’ Efforts to Help Meet A&D’s Workforce Demand

November 21, 2018 By Craig Seymour

Airplane and building, low angle

A recent article in Aviation Week caught my attention. According to Av Week’s 2018 Aerospace and Defense Workforce Study, the industry hired 50,000 workers in 2017 and will hire 38,000 more workers by the end of this year! Even with record numbers of new hires, will all positions be filled? Probably not–not by a long shot. A year ago, an Av Week article (Workforce Evolution, September 18-October 1) cited 27,000 open job requisitions in A&D companies. Obviously, these kinds of numbers, especially in light of a predicted “tidal wave” of retirements, highly concern industry executives. [Read more…]

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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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