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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Our Aeronautics, Aircraft Systems/Operations and Jet Engine Short Courses.

All Practical Aeronautics courses are now also available as virtual courses!

Virtual courses stream live on MS Teams. Computer and Webcam required; course guidance/materials will be provided.

Contact us for additional details and to schedule your virtual course today!

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Practical Aeronautics offers two introductory AERONAUTICS courses:

  • Fundamentals of Flight – A Practical Overview of Aeronautics (2.5 Days)
  • Introduction to Aeronautics – A Practical Perspective (4 Days)

IMG_1822Each course introduces the following key subject areas– the level of detail is dictated by the course length and/or audience.  Design implications and system perspective are the common thread.

  • Low & High-Speed Aerodynamics – Lift, Sources of Drag, Mach Number Effects & Designing for Speed
  • Stability & Control – Ailerons, Elevators, and Rudders – Designing for Roll, Pitch, and Yaw Stability
  • Structures & Materials – Ribs, Spars, and Frames – Impact of g-loading
  • Propulsion Systems – Piston & Gas Turbine Engines – Airframe and Engine(s) Integration
  • Aircraft Performance – Range & Endurance, Glides, Climbs, Takeoffs & Landings, and much more

All aeronautics short courses include an excursion that allows “hands on” examination of aircraft and further reinforces lesson objectives.  Although course focus is clearly on conventional airplanes, discussion expands to other air vehicles, including airships, helicopters, UAVs, stealth, hypersonic, STOL, and micro-air vehicles.

Practical Aeronautics offers two introductory AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS/OPERATIONS courses:

  • Introduction to Aircraft Systems – A Practical Perspective (2.5 Days)
  • Introduction to Manned and Unmanned Operations in the National Airspace (4 Days)

This two and a half day short course introduces the major systems—their purpose, how they operate (including theory), integration considerations, certification challenges, and industry trends (including both military and civil designs).systemspic

With clear lesson objectives and packed full of real-world examples, the course covers the following subjects and includes an air museum or major aircraft facility tour:

  • The powerplant—energy source for most systems (and “customer” of some)
  • Fluid-based systems—fuel, hydraulics, and pneumatics
  • Environmental, pressurization, and ice protection systems
  • Takeoff and landing systems
  • Electrical and avionics systems
  • Flight control systems
  • Systems case study/group design project

F-404 Compresssor&nozzlesPractical Aeronautics offers two introductory and five advanced JET ENGINE courses:

  • Introduction to Jet Engines – A Practical Perspective (2.5 Days)
  • Coming in Summer 2020! Introduction to Gas Turbine Engine Mechanical Systems – A Practical Perspective (2.5 days)
  • Aircraft Engine Systems Design Introductory Systems Analysis – (2 days)
  • Aircraft Engine Systems Design Intermediate Engine Design – (2.5 days)
  • Aircraft Engine Systems Design Advanced Component Design – (4.5 days)
  • Cycle Analysis of Gas Turbine Engines (4.5 Days)
  • Fundamentals of Aircraft Engine Controls, Accessories, and Health Management (4.5 Days)

The Introduction to Jet Engines short course covers the key areas below and includes an excursion that allows “hands-on” examination of gas turbine engine hardware and further reinforces lesson objectives.

  • How Thrust is Generated
  • Gas Turbine Engine “Core” – Compressor, Combustor, and Turbine
  • Propulsion Systems – Turboprop, Turboshaft, Turbofan, and Turbojet
  • Inlets & Nozzles – Integrating the Airframe and Engine

The advanced jet engine short courses all employ “workshop” style learning and computer analysis tools to achieve the desired learning objectives.

Contact Information

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 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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