Courses - Kansas City Aerospace Short Course
KU Aerospace Short Courses in Kansas City
Course Schedule & Registration
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Early registration deadline: April 4, 2025
Courses
Instructor: Tae Yoon
May 19-23, 2025
8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday - Thursday, 8 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Friday
This course provides details for direct and indirect effects of aircraft lightning testing and certification. Requirements for both composite and metallic aircraft, including proper RTCA/DO-160 classifications, are examined. The course will also include a high-level overview of Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC), High-Intensity Radiated Fields (HIRF), Precipitation Static (P-Static) and Electrical Bonding requirements. The new requirements of Electrical Wiring and Installation System (EWIS) and Fuel Tank Safety (14 CFR 25.981 Amd. 102) will also be addressed.
Earn 31.5 classroom hours and 3.15 CEUs.
Who should attend?
This course is designed for all design engineering disciplines, project managers, project engineers and laboratory personnel whose aircraft system may require protection from the effects of lightning.
It is recommended you have taken the following course prior to taking this course:
Introduction to Electromagnetic Effects (EME) and Aircraft Engineering Requirements.
$2,595 (early registration)
$2,795 (regular registration)
Register for Aircraft Lightning: Requirements, Component Testing, Aircraft Testing and Certification
Instructor: Bruce Stephens
May 19-23, 2025
8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday - Thursday, 8 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Friday
This course discusses the concepts of aircraft ground and flight testing that may be required to ensure that aircraft level systems are safe for operation when exposed to the effects of electromagnetic effects (EME), high intensity radiated fields (HIRF), lightning, precipitation static (P-static), and transmitting personal electronic devices (TPEDs). Please note that this course requires background knowledge of electromagnetic effects and a basic understanding of P-Static, TPED’s, HIRF, and lightning.
Students will work in teams to gain hands-on experience building a new STC Electrical/Avionics System Installation for EME Aircraft Testing. They will create a report showing how the installation meets Direct Effects of Lightning certification requirements and prepare sample compliance statements. This project will provide students a unique opportunity to incorporate the information they learn as they progress through the course.
Prerequisite: If you do not have prior knowledge of or experience working with electromagnetic effects, it is required you take the following course: Introduction to Electromagnetic Effects (EME) and Aircraft Engineering Requirements.
Earn 31.5 classroom hours and 3.15 CEUs.
Who should attend?
The course is designed for engineers and technicians working in all aircraft design and testing areas, including electrical, avionics and communications. Aircraft managers and project engineers who coordinate airplane testing and/or certification-related areas are also recommended to attend.
$2,595 (early registration)
$2,795 (regular registration)
Register for Electromagnetic Effects Aircraft Level Testing and FAA Requirements
Instructor: Travis Dahna
May 19-23, 2025
8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday - Thursday, 8 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Friday
This course will prepare you to develop a thorough FAA certification plan/project specific certification plan (CP/PSCP) that meets the requirements of Order 8110.4C associated with new type certification projects. Tools for developing a robust compliance checklist (CCL) and the use of appropriate means of compliance will be discussed in detail, including the necessary sections, required information and how to define the appropriate documentation supporting those means of compliance. You will utilize the outline and sample template of a certification plan, which can be crafted to meet your project's specific needs. You will also become familiar with the requirements and activities associated with an FAA conformity plan.
This course requires background knowledge of the FAA organizational structure and certification process and is the third course in the following three-part FAA course series:
1. Introduction to FAA Airworthiness Approval Requirements
2. FAA Type Certification Process
3. FAA Type Certification Plan Development
Prerequisite: Before registering for this course, it is required you have completed the first two courses of the series, Introduction to FAA Airworthiness Approval Requirements and FAA Type Certification Process or have significant experience working in the FAA type certification process.
Earn 31.5 classroom hours and 3.15 CEUs.
Who should attend?
Those actively involved in product or article certification (aircraft/equipment OEM, aircraft modifiers, suppliers and ODA personnel) including airworthiness engineers, consultants, certification specialists, FAA designers (engineering/manufacturing), and FAA Organization Designation Authorization (ODA) unit and support personnel.
$2,595 (early registration)
$2,795 (regular registration)
Instructor: Ray Taghavi
May 19-23, 2025
8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday - Friday
This course provides an in-depth understanding of the state-of-the-art propulsion issues specific to UAVs and general aviation aircraft, including propulsion options, cycle analysis, principles of operation, systems, components, performance and efficiencies.
Earn 35 classroom hours and 3.5 CEUs.
Who should attend?
This course is designed for propulsion engineers, aircraft designers, aerospace industry managers, educators, research and development engineers from NASA, FAA, and other government agencies.
$2,595 (early registration)
$2,795 (regular registration)
Instructor: Willem Anemaat
May 19-21, 2025
8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday - Wednesday
The course will provide an introduction to aerospace engineering principles for non-aerospace professionals. Explanation of different disciplines in an aircraft development program are discussed. Class discussions include introduction to atmosphere, aircraft components, aerodynamics, weight and balance, stability and control, aircraft performance and an introduction to loads. Fixed wing aircraft, VTOL aircraft and helicopters as well as spacecraft (limited) will be introduced.
Earn 21 classroom hours and 2.1 CEUs.
Who should attend?
Certification Engineers, Design Engineers, Engineering Management, Program Managers, Business Development Personnel, and Designated Engineering Representatives (DER)/Organization Designation Authorization Unit Members (ODA UM).
$1,995 (early registration)
$2,095 (regular registration)
Instructor: Pierre Trudel
May 19-23, 2025
8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday - Thursday, 8 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Friday
This course develops the skills necessary to write and review system safety assessments for regulatory compliance to 14CFR 2X.1309 and 23.2510. Class participants are walked through the evolution of the safety rule and specific techniques for compliance through a comprehensive look at the regulations and current regulatory guidance. In-depth reviews of industry standards in system safety such as SAE ARP4761A and SAE ARP4754B, and ASTM F3230-17 followed by exercises, examples, and class discussions strengthens the students understanding of safety for compliance. By the end of the class, students gain the ability to develop meaningful system safety requirements, design safety compliant systems and equipment, and improve their skills in developing system safety compliance documentation.
Earn 31.5 classroom hours and 3.15 CEUs.
Who should attend?
This course is intended for anyone involved in the regulatory compliance aspects of system safety. It is specifically designed for Parts 23, 25, 27 and 29 system certification engineers, system designers, FAA Designated Engineering Representatives (DERs), ODA Unit Members (UM), system safety engineers, engineering leadership, and military personnel procuring civil equipment.
$2,595 (early registration)
$2,795 (regular registration)
Register for System Safety Assessment for Commercial Aircraft Certification
Discounts
Canada Department of National Defence Discount
Most of these courses are available to Canada DND employees at 10% off the registration fee. Please contact the DND Procurement Authority (DAP 2-3) for details. Please note that you cannot register using our online system when requesting this discount. This discount is available for both the early registration and regular registration fees.
U.S. Federal Employee Discount
All of these courses are available to U.S. federal employees at 10% off the registration fee. To receive the federal employee discount, you must enter the code FGVT116 during the checkout process. Please note that you must validate your eligibility to receive this discount by entering your U.S. government email address (ending in .gov or .mil) when creating your online registration profile. This discount is available for both the early registration and regular registration fees.