Courses

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

Introductory Classes

Our Introductory classes are suitable for anyone with interest – engineer or not, degreed or not, brand new to decades of experience but perhaps new to aviation. No prior knowledge of the subject area is assumed, and the focus is on foundational physical principles, not lengthy mathematical explanations. A systems-level, practical perspective approach is used that includes discussions, examples, teaching aids, videos and field trips when available.

• Fundamentals of Flight – A Practical Overview of Aeronautics (20 hr)
• Introduction to Aeronautics – A Practical Perspective (32 hr)
• Introduction to Aircraft Systems – A Practical Perspective (20 hr)
• Introduction to Manned and Unmanned Operations in the National Airspace (20 hr)
• Introduction to Jet Engines – A Practical Perspective (20 hr)
• Introduction to Gas Turbine Engine Mechanical Systems – A Practical Perspective (20 hr)

Advanced Classes

Our Advanced classes are for engineers/scientists and those with a technical background, any discipline. Like all PAI courses, focus is on foundational understanding of the underlying governing principles and does include mathematical explanations. Fundamental understanding is driven home in a small group, workshop style learning environment using a contextual, systems-level framework with hands-on exercises and lots of attendee participation. The potential to tailor the exercises to best meet customer needs exists.

• Cycle Analysis of Gas Turbine Engines (36 hr)
• Aircraft Engine Systems Design Introductory Systems Analysis – (16 hr)
• Aircraft Engine Systems Design Intermediate Engine Design – (20 hr)
• Aircraft Engine Systems Design Advanced Component Design – (36 hr)
• Fundamentals of Aircraft Engine Controls, Accessories, and Health Management (36 hr)