Instructor: Ray Taghavi
September 8-12, 2025
8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday-Friday

This course studies the basic principles of propulsion systems with emphasis on jets and fan systems. It also includes the study of inlets and nozzles, compressors, burners, fuels, turbines and jets culminating in design and off-design engine analysis, performance and environmental considerations. The impact of propulsion system integration on external aerodynamics and (noise and IR) signature reduction is also presented, along with an introduction to novel concepts in propulsion.

Earn 35 classroom hours and 3.5 CEUs.

Who should attend?

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

Register for Aircraft Propulsion Systems: Principles and Practices

Instructor: Josh Sementi
September 8-12, 2025
8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday-Friday

This course provides an overview of aircraft structural external loads analysis including: criteria, design, analysis, fatigue, certification, validation, and testing. It covers CFR Part 25 airplane load requirements and the historical CFR Part 23 requirements which are the basis of the current ASTM standards. These concepts are applicable to many military structural requirements, UAV's, and other experimental or novel configuration aircraft.

Earn 35 classroom hours and 3.5 CEUs.

Who should attend?

This course is designed for practicing engineers and engineering managers whose responsibilities include aircraft Structures and Loads, either developing Loads, as a recipient of Loads data, or providing input data for Loads analysis.

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

Register for Aircraft Structural Loads: Criteria, Analysis, and Validation

Instructor: Mark Ewing
September 8-12, 2025
8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday - Friday

This course provides an introduction to the 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, certification and repair. Analysis exercises and a design project are included to better involve students in the learning process.

Earn 35 classroom hours and 3.5 CEUs.

Who should attend?

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

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

Register for Aircraft Structures: Analysis and Design

Instructor: William Norton
September 8-12, 2025
8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday - Friday

The course will provide the students with a foundation for understanding structures flight testing to the extent that they can plan and participate in structures flight trials of air vehicles of all kinds. One half will consist of academics, building knowledge of aircraft structures and how they behave. The second half will transition this knowledge into flight test planning and execution techniques used in gathering data to validate predictions and demonstrate flight safety. The instructor brings a wealth of structures flight test experience and has examples illuminating the course topics and providing lessons learned. The course complements those focusing more generally on aircraft structures topics such as materials, stress, loads and dynamics design, analysis and certification. It also fits nicely with the other flight test courses and reflects a similar approach in providing flight test fundamentals along with details of the core subject.

Earn 35 classroom hours and 3.5 CEUs.

Who should attend?

This course would benefit those planning and conducting aircraft flight testing. Depending on the nature of a test program, structures will almost certainly have some bearing and so the fundamentals must be understood. Managers will understand the importance and safety implications of structures and how to build and execute a suitable flight test program. Designers and analysts will understand such tests that deliver vital data and so work more confidently with testers in formulating an effective and efficient test program. Testers will form a solid foundation for performing efficient and safe tests. Test pilots will better understand their role in collecting essential data in a safe manner. All these participants will better appreciate each other's roles.

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

Register for Aircraft Structures Flight Testing

Instructor: Willem A.J. Anemaat
September 8-10, 2025
8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday-Wednesday

This course provides a conceptual approach to overall design of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) including concepts of operations, communications, payloads, control stations, air vehicles and support. It also covers requirements and architecture development, initial sizing and conceptual-level parametric and spreadsheet assessment of major system elements.

Earn 21 classroom hours and 2.1 CEUs.

Who should attend?

This course is designed primarily for practicing conceptual-level design engineers, systems engineers, technologists, researchers, educators and engineering managers. For maximum course benefit, students should have some knowledge of basic aerodynamics and conceptual aircraft design, although it is not mandatory. A basic knowledge of spreadsheet analysis methods is assumed.

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

Register for Conceptual Design of Unmanned Aircraft Systems

Instructor: George Meier
September 8-12, 2025
8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday - Friday

The first part of this training will teach students the rules contained within DO-254 and the underlying principles behind them. The second half of this combined training will provide students with an approved outline and defined methods and processes to follow in developing and certifying IMA platforms per DO-178C.

Earn 35 classroom hours and 3.5 CEUs.

Who should attend?

Employees of commercial aircraft companies, avionics software engineers, those who have aircraft modification concerns, and anyone involved in Type Certificate or Supplementary Type Certificate work. Although helpful, previous completion of a course in DO-178C is not mandatory.

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

Register for DO-254 Airborne Complex Hardware and DO-297: Integrated Modular Avionics

Instructor: C. Bruce Stephens
September 8-12, 2025
8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 8 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. 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, and HIRF/lightning engineers and aircraft technicians. Aircraft managers and project engineers working in electrical/avionics related areas should also attend.

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

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

Instructor: Thomas Taylor
September 8-12, 2025
8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 8 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Friday

This course focuses on the requirements and methods that can be used to demonstrate compliance to 14 CFR 25.1709 (EWIS Safety Analysis). The discussion will examine the use of FAA AC 25.1701-1 to prepare a Functional and Physical Analysis. The course will also include an overview of the EWIS requirements included in 14 CFR Part 25, subpart H.

Earn 31.5 classroom hours and 3.15 CEUs.

Who should attend?

The course is designed for engineers, technicians and managers involved in the design and certification of Transport Category Aircraft. The course is intended for both Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and aircraft modifiers.

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

Register for Electrical Wiring Interconnection System (EWIS) Safety Assessment 25.1709

Instructor: Michael Jenkins
September 8-12, 2025
8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 8 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Friday

This course covers fundamental design issues, along with analysis and design methodologies for aerospace hydraulic and flight control systems. Topics include design requirements, component description and operation, component and system math modeling, component sizing, system layout rationale, system sizing and airframe integration. The course emphasizes the fundamentals and necessary engineering tools (both analytical and otherwise) needed to understand and design aerospace hydraulic and flight control systems. Practical examples and actual systems are presented and discussed throughout the class.

Earn 31.5 classroom hours and 3.15 CEUs.

Who should attend?

This course is designed for system- and component-level engineers and managers, including airframe, vendor, industry and government. It is also designed for educators involved with aerospace mechanical systems.

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

Register for Flight Control and Hydraulic Systems

Instructor: Travis Dahna

September 8-11, 2025

8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday - Thursday

This course will provide an overall understanding of the 14 CFR Part 21 requirements necessary to obtain design, production and airworthiness approvals for civil aviation products and articles. Title 14, CFR Part 21 regulations are the backbone of the regulatory framework that enables Aircraft Certification Service (AIR) to conduct its certification responsibilities on products and articles. Under 14 CFR Part 21, §21.1, the FAA defines a product as an aircraft, engine or propeller, while an article means a material, part, component, process or appliance. In addition to 14 CFR Part 21, this course will delve into certain aspects of 14 CFR Part 43, outlining the requirements to receive approval for alterations/repairs for civil aviation products and articles. An overview is provided on FAA organizational structure, additional 14 CFR Parts, regulatory/guidance material, and rulemaking procedures.

Earn 28 classroom hours and 2.8 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).

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

Register for Introduction to FAA Airworthiness Approval Requirements

Instructor: Darren Stout
September 8-12, 2025
8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 8 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. 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 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: Thomas Hermann
September 8-12, 2025
8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 8 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Friday

This course is designed to provide a qualitative understanding of aeroelastic behavior for aerospace vehicles. The class will explore different forms of aeroelastic phenomena and associated issues in structural dynamics and aerodynamic-structure interaction. Topics include solution methodologies, computational methods for aeroelastic analysis, development of the operational flight boundary, aeroservoelasticity, and contemporary topics such as limit cycle oscillations and related nonlinear pathologies in aeroelastic systems. The class addresses practical issues such as ground and flight tests. The course material will require selected study of the essential equations.

Earn 31.5 classroom hours and 3.15 CEUs.

Who should attend?

This course is designed for engineers and technical managers involved in aerospace vehicle design, analysis and testing related to aeroelastic response and stability issues. The level of class instruction is appropriate for engineers and managers with an undergraduate degree in engineering.

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

Register for Principles of Aeroelasticity

Instructor: Gary Ullrich

September 8-11, 2025

8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday - Thursday

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 8-12, 2025
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 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

September 8-11, 2025

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