Instructors: Wayne R. Sand & Steven L. Morris
September 13-16, 2027
8 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Thursday

This course covers the meteorology and physics of aircraft icing. Topics include forecasting, finding and avoiding icing conditions, designing and evaluating ice protection systems and certification of aircraft for flight into known icing conditions.

Earn 28 classroom hours and 2.8 CEUs.

Who should attend?

Designed for aerospace engineers, flight test and design engineers, test pilots, line pilots, meteorologists, FAA engineers and Designated Engineering Representatives (DERs) and program managers.

$2,295 (early registration)
$2,495 (regular registration)

Register for Aircraft Icing: Meteorology, Protective Systems, Instrumentation and Certification

Instructor: Mark S. Ewing
September 13-17, 2027
8 a.m.-4 p.m., Monday-Friday

This course delivers an introduction to analysis and design of aircraft structures. Course content includes design criteria, structural design concepts, loads and load paths, metallic and composite materials, static strength, buckling and crippling, durability and damage tolerance, practical design considerations and certification, and repairs. Analysis exercises and a design project are included to further involve students in the learning process.

Earn 35 classroom hours and 3.5 CEUs.

Who should attend?

This course is designed for engineers, educators and engineering managers whose responsibilities include aircraft structures.

Course preview webinar: Sobering Stories of Aircraft Structural Inadequacy

$2,595 (early registration)
$2,795 (regular registration)

Register for Aircraft Structures: Analysis and Design

Instructor: Willem AJ Anemaat
September 13-17, 2027
8 a.m.-4 p.m., Monday-Friday

Participants learn an overview of airplane static and dynamic stability and control theory and applications, as well as classical control theory and applications to airplane control systems. An overview of flying qualities and regulations is included.

Earn 35 classroom hours and 3.5 CEUs.

Who should attend?

Aeronautical engineers, mechanical engineers, electrical engineers needing to learn more about flight dynamics, along with pilots with some engineering background, government research laboratory personnel, engineering managers and educators

Course preview webinars: Flight Dynamics in Airplane Design: The Importance of Trim and Airplane Design: Mistakes Made and Lessons Learned

$2,595 (early registration)
$2,795 (regular registration)

Register for Airplane Flight Dynamics

Instructor: Dennis C. Philpot
September 13-16, 2027
8 a.m.-4 p.m., Monday-Wednesday, and 8-11:30 a.m., on Thursday

This course is designed to provide participants with a strong theoretical as well as practical knowledge of the methodologies for performing rigid body and modal-based dynamics analysis on a wide range of structural and mechanical systems. The course builds upon the theoretical foundation with practical applications that can be immediately put into practice in the workplace. Both the theory and practice of classical "hand" analysis techniques are presented, along with the more modern (numerical/computational) methods used in the industry. The subject matter difficulty level is intermediate.

Earn 24.5 classroom hours and 2.45 CEUs.

Who should attend?

This course will benefit design engineers who would like to become more familiar with the techniques and modern practices of dynamics analysis to help them be more knowledgeable and bring more capability to the work place. It is also appropriate formechanical engineers who need to become more proficient in structural dynamics due to a particular job assignment or new career opportunity. Department managers whose staff are involved in loads and dynamics work are also encouraged to attend.

$2,295 (early registration)
$2,495 (regular registration)

Register for Dynamics for Aerospace Structures

Instructor: C. Bruce Stephens
September 13-17, 2027
8 a.m.-4 p.m., Monday-Thursday, and 8-11:30 a.m. on Friday

This course discusses the FAA Code of Federal Regulations (CFRs) and design concepts required to ensure all aspects of aircraft electrical wiring and installation are safe. It examines aircraft wiring as a system and reviews all Part 25 CFRs related to EWIS FAA certification. Student teams will review FAA advisory circulars and present practical applications of the information in a simulation of the EWIS certification process. EWIS requirements for aircraft maintenance and inspection will also be discussed.

Earn 31.5 classroom hours and 3.15 CEUs.

Who should attend?

The course is designed for all aircraft design areas including electrical, avionics, HIRF/ lightning engineers and aircraft technicians. Aircraft managers and project engineers working in electrical/avionics related areas should also attend.

Course preview webinar: EWIS - Demonstrating Compliance for Aerospace Compliance

$2,595 (early registration)
$2,795 (regular registration)

Register for Electrical Wiring Interconnection System (EWIS) and FAA Requirements

Instructor: David Kern
September 13-17, 2027
8 a.m.-4 p.m., Monday-Friday

This course provides an introduction to the flight test discipline by defining the basic flight test process, applying engineering principles to flight test and describing common flight test practices. The course is embellished with a variety of examples from completed flight test programs.

Earn 35 classroom hours and 3.5 CEUs.

Who should attend?

The course is designed for all levels of engineers and managers in industry working on flight test projects, military and civil project engineers, test pilots and flight test engineers, government research laboratory personnel, and FAA and other regulatory agency engineers. It is ideally suited for engineers and managers from other disciplines who are moving into the flight test discipline for the first time or who must interact with flight test engineers regularly on a given project.

$2,595 (early registration)
$2,795 (regular registration)

Register for Flight Test Principles and Practices

Instructor: William Norton
September 13-15, 2027
8 a.m.-4 p.m., Monday-Wednesday

Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) are comprised of an unmanned vehicle (UAV), a manned control element(s), and various data and control links. Although unmanned, the vehicle is still an aircraft and must be tested with the same rigor and precision as manned systems. However, being "unmanned" and being part of an integrated system, UAVs demand unique flight test approaches that present corresponding challenges. If these challenges go unmet, the UAS Development Test and Evaluation (DT&E) program often experiences unacceptable cost and schedule overruns, which could lead to program termination.

This course introduces the primary challenges associated with flight-testing remotely piloted and command-directed (a.k.a. autonomous) vehicles, with primary emphasis on Tactical, MALE and HALE class systems. The course also recommends solutions to these challenges that are meant to either mitigate or eliminate potential problems before they become unmanageable.

Earn 21 classroom hours and 2.1 CEUs.

Who should attend?

The course is designed for practicing flight test engineers, test pilots, test managers, aircraft engineers, aircraft designers and educators who already possess a fundamental understanding of flight test principles and practices. The course content is also appropriate for civilian, military and academic researchers.

Course preview webinar: Taking the Pilot out of the Cockpit is a Big Deal!

$1,995 (early registration)
$2,095 (regular registration)

Register for Flight Testing Unmanned Aircraft Systems — Unique Challenges

Instructor: Harold Rosenstein
September 13-16, 2027
8 a.m.-4 p.m., Monday-Thursday

This course will present key aspects of vertical flight and rotorcraft challenges through a review of the historical evolution, basic principles and enabling technologies. It will cover the fundamental principles underlying rotorcraft flight, flight performance, rotor limitations, configurations and conceptual design. Emphasis is placed on relating rotorcraft aerodynamics to airplane aerodynamics for those making the transition

Earn 28 classroom hours and 2.8 CEUs.

Who should attend?

This course is designed for engineers, engineering managers, pilots, administrators and educators who are involved in rotary wing design, testing, evaluation or other technical aspects. The course is also suitable for entry- through intermediate-level students, engineers and pilots who are new to the industry.

Course preview webinar: The History of Rotorcraft: Development of an Industry

$2,295 (early registration)
$2,495 (regular registration)

Register for Fundamentals of V/STOL Rotorcraft

Instructor: Darren Stout
September 13-17, 2027
8 a.m.-4 p.m., Monday-Thursday, and 8-11:30 a.m. on Friday

This course provides details on all elements of fuel tank design needed for compliance with the related regulations, with specific emphasis on electrical design aspects. Some review of the regulatory history of 25.954 and 25.981 up to Amendment 25.146 is included for reference for TC, ATC and STC activities, while the main emphasis of this course will explore the guidance material for fuel tank safety compliance provided within the FAA advisory circulars and SAE ARP6205 document. 

This course will also include a high-level overview of electromagnetic effects (EME), lightning effects (direct and indirect), high-intensity radiated fields (HIRF), precipitation static (P-static), electrical bonding and grounding requirements and requirements for electrical wiring interconnection system (EWIS) as they pertain to the affected fuel tank safety regulations, advisory circulars and SAE ARP6205.

Earn 31.5 classroom hours and 3.15 CEUs.

Who should attend?

This course is specifically meant for those who are interested in the latest aerospace recommended practice SAE ARP6205 and its relation to fuel tank safety. This course is also designed for all design engineering disciplines, project managers, project engineers, and laboratory personnel whose aircraft system may require protection of the airplane's fuel system from potentially catastrophic conditions, including ignition and explosion.

$2,595 (early registration)
$2,795 (regular registration)

Register for Introduction to Fuel Tank Safety and Ignition Prevention: SAE ARP6205

Instructor: Kevin Renew
September 13-15, 2027
8 a.m.-4 p.m., Monday-Wednesday

This class is designed to educate program managers, system engineers, design engineers and test engineers/technicians about U.S. military standard-oriented environmental, electromagnetic interference and power quality testing, with the goal of obtaining an airworthiness certification. The course will acquaint personnel involved in new military aircraft efforts or the modifications of existing military aircraft with information about the required testing. It will assist system and design engineers to develop equipment designs that are robust enough to pass the military standard testing and test engineers to properly design test plans for their equipment. Program managers will become aware of the time necessary to accomplish this testing.

Earn 21 classroom hours and 2.1 CEUs.

Who should attend?

This course is designed to benefit any program manager, systems engineer, design engineer and/or test personnel who are or may become involved in the design and manufacturing of any items for which an airworthiness certification is desired.

$1,995 (early registration)
$2,095 (regular registration)

Register for MIL-STD Qualification: Purpose, Testing and Design Considerations

Instructor: Gary Ullrich
September 13-15, 2027
8 a.m.-4 p.m., Monday-Wednesday

This course provides an in-depth exploration of Safety Management Systems (SMS), a formal, organization-wide framework for managing safety risk and ensuring the effectiveness of safety risk controls. Recognized as an international best practice, SMS promotes a proactive and systematic approach to identifying hazards and managing safety in aviation and other industries. 

Students will examine the key components of SMS, including safety policy, risk management, safety assurance, and safety promotion. Emphasis will be placed on the practical application of SMS principles to enhance organizational safety culture, comply with regulatory requirements, and align with the International Civil Aviation Organization's (ICAO) State Safety Program (SSP). Through case studies, interactive exercises, and real-world examples, participants will learn how SMS supports hazard identification, risk analysis, and the development of tailored mitigations for diverse operational environments. 

The course also highlights the FAA's role in implementing SMS across U.S. air navigation services and critical segments of commercial aviation. By the end of the course, students will have the skills to design, implement, and evaluate an effective SMS in any aviation-related organization, ensuring continuous improvement and compliance with global safety standards.

Earn 28 classroom hours and 2.8 CEUs.

Who should attend?

Aerospace Engineers, Customer Support Engineers, Avionics Technicians, and Safety Managers.

$2,295 (early registration)
$2,495 (regular registration)

Register for Safety Management Systems

Instructor: Pierre Trudel
September 13-17, 2027
8 a.m.-4 p.m., Monday-Thursday and 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 14 CFR 2X.1309 and 23.2510. Class participants are guided through the evolution of the safety rules 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 ARP4761, SAE ARP4754A and ASTM F3230-17 followed by exercises, examples and class discussions strengthen student 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

Instructor: Robert Lunnie
September 13-16, 2027
8 a.m.-4 p.m., Monday-Thursday

This course examines the development and operations of Urban Air Mobility (UAM) as critical components for safely and efficiently transporting people and cargo in urban areas. Students will explore the FAA and NASA frameworks for integrating UAM operations into the National Airspace System (NAS), including the phases of initial, midterm, and mature UAM operations. Key topics covered include the role of autonomous systems in facilitating the safe integration of UAM passenger and cargo operations, as well as the contributions of government agencies, inter-agency working groups, UAM operators, infrastructure providers, eVTOL manufacturers, and communities in advancing UAM development and operations. Additionally, students will examine innovative strategies employed by industry leaders, academic institutions, and government organizations to integrate eVTOL aircraft and necessary infrastructure. 

The course also analyzes U.S. and global standards and regulations shaping UAM development and the operation of eVTOL aircraft within the NAS. Lastly, students will explore the essential role of vertiports, charging systems, and connectivity networks in enabling the safe and efficient integration of eVTOL aircraft into UAM operations. Throughout the course, students will engage in a comprehensive analysis of both current and future UAM system concepts, emphasizing the strategies and technologies that will drive the continued evolution of UAM.

Earn 28 classroom hours and 2.8 CEUs.

Who should attend?

Engineering professionals who design and develop aircraft and related technology, specifically systems engineers, mechanical engineers, electrical engineers and aerospace engineers.

$2,295 (early registration)
$2,495 (regular registration)

Register for Urban Air Mobility System Development and Operations