Schedule
Our Upcoming Short Course Offerings
NOTE: Any “open enrollment” courses must meet a minimum student count for the offering to be held. If the minimum count is not met, the course will be canceled not later than two weeks prior to the course start date. Practical Aeronautics will not be responsible for any travel/lodging costs incurred by the student if the course is cancelled.
Course: Introduction to Aeronautics – A Practical Perspective
Date: 4-7 May 2026
Location: OKC, OK
Comments: Contracted course.
Course: Introduction to Aeronautics – A Practical Perspective
Date: 12-15 May 2026
Location: Langley, VA
Comments: Contracted course.
Course: Aircraft Engine Systems Design – Introductory Systems Analysis
Date: 11-12 May 2026
Location: OKC, OK
Comments: Contracted course.
Course: Aircraft Engine Systems Design – Intermediate Engine Design
Date: 13-15 May 2026
Location: OKC, OK
Comments: Contracted course.
Course: Introduction to Gas Turbine Engine Mechanical Systems
Date: 27-29 May 2026
Location: OKC, OK
Comments: Contracted course.
Course: Introduction to Jet Engines – A Practical Perspective
Date: 1-3 June 2026
Location: OKC, OK
Comments: Contracted course.
Course: Foundations of Aerospace at NASA
Date: 2-3 June 2026
Location: Virtual
Comments: Contracted course offered in partnership with APPEL, TSTI and others.
Course: Introduction to Aeronautics – A Practical Perspective
Date: 9-12 June 2026
Location: Dayton, OH
Comments: Contracted course. A small number of open enrollment seats have been filled.
Course: Introduction to Aircraft Systems – A Practical Perspective
Date: 16-18 June 2026
Location: Dayton, OH
Comments: Contracted course.
Course: Introduction to Aeronautics – A Practical Perspective
Date: 23-26 June 2026
Location: Dayton, OH
Comments: Contracted course.
Course: Introduction to Aircraft Systems – A Practical Perspective
Date: 7-9 July 2026
Location: Dayton, OH
Comments: Contracted course.
Course: Cycle Analysis of Gas Turbine Engines
Date: 13-17 July 2026
Location: Midwest City, OK
Comments: Contracted course.
Course: Cycle Analysis of Gas Turbine Engines
Date: 27-31 July 2026
Location: Dayton, OH
Comments: Contracted course.
Course: Introduction to Aircraft Systems – A Practical Perspective
Date: 29-31 July 2026
Location: Midwest City, OK
Comments: Contracted course.
Course: Introduction to Jet Engines – A Practical Perspective
Date: 5-7 August 2026
Location: Midwest City, OK
Comments: Contracted course.
Course: Cycle Analysis of Gas Turbine Engines
Date: 10-14 August 2026
Location: Washington DC Area
Comments: Contracted course.
Course: Fundamentals of Aircraft Engine Controls, Accessories and Health Management
Date: 17-21 August 2026
Location: Dayton, OH
Comments: Contracted course.
Course: Aircraft Engine Systems Design – Introductory Systems Analysis
Date: 14-15 September 2026
Location: Midwest City, OK
Comments: Contracted course.
Course: Aircraft Engine Systems Design – Intermediate Engine Design
Date: 16-18 September 2026
Location: Midwest City, OK
Comments: Contracted course.
Course: Aircraft Engine Systems Design – Advanced Component Design
Date: 5-9 October 2026
Location: Midwest City, OK
Comments: Contracted course.
Course: Introduction to Propulsion Simulation Using Numerical Propulsion System Simulation
Date: 6-9 October 2026
Location: Dayton, OH
Comments: Offered in Partnership with Southwest Research Institute. Contracted course.
Course: Cycle Analysis of Gas Turbine Engines
Date: 19-23 October 2026
Location: Dayton, OH
Comments: Contracted course.
All course schedules and times listed are tentative.