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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What’s Special About PAI Courses?

What's special about PAI courses?
Keith Boyer teaching during an Introduction to Jet Engines Course.
After attending a PAI course, you’ll leave with:

  • Improved foundational understanding of airplane and engine systems
  • Practical appreciation of why different airplanes and engines look the way they do
  • Better understanding of how what you do fits the “big picture”
  • Increased excitement, confidence, and motivation

Unique Content Design

Our introductory courses are taught with a systems-level, practical perspective and are suitable for all, regardless of education, functional specialty, or years of experience. We focus on foundational principles, not equations, and connect to the “real world” through discussions, examples, teaching aids, videos, and field trips when available.

Students on a tour during a Practical Aero course

“Being an aero engineer many of the concepts were fully understood but this course really helped with the “practical” understanding of when to use these concepts and why you would use them, which I did not get in my undergrad or masters”   – Dayton, Ohio

“Good level of knowledge without getting bogged down with technical details, a good “overview” that helps understand the “big picture’”   – North Charleston, South Carolina

“The course covered the topic at a high level without dumbing down too much. I appreciate the physics based approach” – Dayton, Ohio

Systems Focus

Governing principles are introduced in basic ways showing practical application in aircraft and engine systems design.

“Absolutely…understanding how everything works gives a morale boost as well as sheds light to the importance of how important our jobs are. Everyone who works on the product should have to take this course” – North Charleston, South Carolina

“This course definitely helped me understand the bigger picture. It was good to understand how all the complicated aspects come together to make the airplane fly, and all the more, make it fly efficiently”   – North Charleston, South Carolina

“Understanding how the systems are integrated gives added insight to the depot overhaul I work with” – Ogden, Utah

Unique Teaching Style

Practical Aero offers hands-on teachingTeam taught by award-winning instructors who are highly experienced in the field and as educators. We often pair PhD and pilot instructors.

“The ability of the instructors to take complex ideas and communicate and explain at a level that employees with non-technical backgrounds can understand” – North Charleston, South Carolina

“Both instructors did a great job of mixing academic material with analogies and relevant aviation experience to enhance the understanding. Enthusiasm and humor kept the material interesting without sacrificing quality” – North Charleston, South Carolina

“Technical expertise and laid-back approach created a relaxed but informative environment. No complaints!”  – Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Building Block Approach

To develop “big picture,” systems-level understanding of the fundamental concepts.

”Course was a good mix of overview and details for someone with little engineering knowledge. It was presented in practical terms to make it easy to understand. Videos and visual aids made it interesting” – Hampton, Virginia

“Time was very well used…There was a logical framework that allows students to understand the systems much better” – North Charleston, South Carolina

“I liked the level at which this course was taught. It was taught at a relatively high technical level. This helped me gain a better understanding of how each system works. Really well organized class”   – Ogden, Utah

Contact Information

Practical Aeronautics, Inc.
P.O. Box 461434
Aurora, Colorado 80046-1434

Phone: (719) 659-7319
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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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