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Letter from the Director
DearAerospaceColleague,
Iampleasedtopresentyouwiththe2010brochureoftheUniversityofKansasAerospaceShortCourseProgram,whichhasa33-yearhistoryofsuccessfulaerospaceandavionicstrainingforindustriesandgovernmentsworldwide.
In1977,theDepartmentofAerospaceEngineeringattheUniversityofKansas(KU)teamedwithKUContinuingEducationtoofferprofessionaldevelopmentopportunitiestotheaerospaceindustry.Backedbythedepartment’sworld-classfaculty,KUContinuingEducationdevelopedshortcoursesthatallowedindustryprofessionalstolearnthelatesttechnologicaladvancesandresearchdevelopments.Duringthelast33years,morethan26,000aerospaceindustryprofessionalsfromacrosstheUnitedStatesand57countrieshavebenefitedfromthesestate-of-the-artcourses.
FirstofferedonlyontheKUcampus,theshortcourseshavesincebeenconductedthroughouttheUnitedStatesandinmanyothercountries.Today,theUniversityofKansasoffers42aerospaceshortcourses,fromAirplane Preliminary Design to Fundamental Avionics. Enclosedinthisbrochurearethedescriptionsofthecoursesofferedbyourprogramatpubliclyannouncedvenuesandalsoinformationspecificallyforthosewhoareinterestedinholdingcoursesattheirownlocation.Allofourcourses,includingtheonesofferedatpublicvenues,canbeofferedasin-houseclasses.
Our2009Singaporepublicclasseswerewell-receivedbythelocal,regionalandEuropeanaerospaceindustries,andwewillcontinueconductingourpublicclassesinSingapore in 2010 bypresentingthreeofourpopularcoursesthataresuitableforprospectiveSingaporeattendees.Seepage5foralistofthosecourses.
In2010,weareintroducingthree new aerospaceshortcourses:Applied Nonlinear Control and Analysis,afive-dayclasstaughtbyBillGoodwineIntegrated Modular Avionics and DO-297,atwo-dayclasstaughtbyLeannaRiersonAirborne Equipment Design and RTCA DO-160,afour-dayclasstaughtbyKenVranish
Wehaverecentlyintroducedamultimedia-basedaerospaceshortcourse,titledAirplane Performance: Theory, Applications and Certification, taughtbyDr.JanRoskam,mediatedbyMarioAsselinanddeliveredonline.Ithasalreadygainedtremendousattentionandcontinuestoreceiveenrollments.
In2010,wealsoareintroducingaCertificate ProgramforparticipantswhohaveattendedmultipleaerospaceshortcoursesfromtheUniversityofKansas.Pleasedon’tforgettocheckthefollowingpageifyouhaveattendedorwillattendmorethanoneaerospaceshortcourseinthecertificatetrackandwishtoreceiveacombinedcertificate.
Lastbutnottheleast,in2010wearebringingbackourlive video-based short courseswithnewlyacquiredvideo-conferencingequipment.Thisisanaffordablealternativetoattendingpubliccoursesorin-houseclasses.Thedetailsareonthefollowingpage.
Whileweenjoyedanextremelyproductive2009,wearesaddenedtoinformyouthatwelostoneofourlong-timeinstructors,BillSchweikhard,whopassedawayonJuly12,2009.Hejoinedourprogramin1978,whilehewasaprofessoratKU,andtaughtforthelasttimeinApril2009atourSeattlepubliccourses.Likemanyofyou,wemisshim.Wepromisetocontinuehisteachinglegacythoughourserviceinfutureyears.
Wewishtothankallofthecompanieswhohavesupportedusthroughtheyearsbysendingyouremployeestoourcourses.Withoutyourpatronage,wecouldnothavebeensuccessful.Ourparticipantsarepast,presentandfuture,andwehopethatwecontinuetoprovideyouwiththeworld-classaerospacetrainingthatyouexpectanddeserve.Welookforwardtoseeingyouin2010!
In2010,wewillbeabletoofferdiscountstomultipleparticipantsfromthesamecompanyforthesamecourse,allenrollingatthesametime.Seepage7formoreinformation.
Sincerely,
Soma Chakrabarti, Ph.D.Director,AerospaceShortCourseProgram
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Ifyouhaveattendedorwillattendmorethanoneface-to-face(inperson)aerospaceshortcourse,youmaybeinterestedinobtainingacertificateforparticipatinginanyfourcourseslistedinthefollowingtracks.Formoreinformation,pleasevisitwww.ContinuingEd.ku.edu/aero/certificates.
Introducing the KU Aerospace Short Course Program
Certificate Track and Live Video Presentations
to receive a Combined/Group CertificateIfyouhavetakencoursesinthepast,andyou’reinterestedinacertificate,youwillneedtoprovidethefollowinginformationtoaskforissuingcertificates:
• Yourfullname
• Thecalendaryear(s)whenyouattendedtheclasses
• Thecoursetitlesandtheinstructors
• Thepubliccoursevenueorcompanyfacilitywhereeachclasswasheld
• Theprojectnumbersofthecoursesprovidedonyourindividualcoursecertificates
• Yourcurrentaddressandphonenumber
• Anominalfeeforshippingandhandling
Certificate tracksAerospace Compliance
• FAACertificationProceduresandAirworthinessRequirementsasAppliedtoMilitaryProcurementofCommercialDerivativeAircraft/Systems
• FAAFunctionsandRequirementsLeadingtoAirworthinessApproval• FAAConformity,ProductionandAirworthinessCertification
ApprovalRequirements• CommercialAircraftSafetyAssessmentand1309DesignAnalysis• AircraftIcing:Meteorology,ProtectiveSystems,Instrumentationand
Certification
Aircraft Design
• AirplanePreliminaryDesign• AerodynamicDesignImprovements:High-LiftandCruise• AirplaneFlightDynamics:OpenandClosedLoop• ConceptualDesignofUnmannedAircraftSystems• HelicopterPerformance,StabilityandControl
Aircraft Maintenance and Safety
• DevelopingaPremierAircraftPreventiveMaintenanceProgramBasedonthePrinciplesofReliability-CenteredMaintenance(RCM)
• CommercialAircraftSafetyAssessmentand1309DesignAnalysis• DurabilityandDamageToleranceConceptsforAgingAircraft• AircraftIcing:Meteorology,ProtectiveSystems,Instrumentationand
Certification• AviationWeatherHazards• UnderstandingandControllingCorrosionofAircraftStructures
Aircraft Structures
• AircraftStructuralLoads:Requirements,Analysis,TestingandCertification
• AircraftStructuresDesignandAnalysis• StructuralComposites• UnderstandingandControllingCorrosionofAircraftStructures
Avionics and Avionic Components
• FundamentalAvionics• IntegratedModularAvionicsandDO-297• ComplexElectronicHardwareDevelopmentandDO-254• AirborneEquipmentDesignandRTCADO-160• SoftwareSafety,CertificationandDO-178BFlight Control Systems Design
• AppliedNonlinearControlandAnalysis• FlightControlandHydraulicSystems• DigitalFlightControlSystems:AnalysisandDesign• FlightControlActuatorAnalysisandDesign
Flight Tests and Aircraft Performance
• FlightTestPrinciplesandPractices• AdvancedFlightTests• OperationalAircraftPerformanceandFlightTestPractices• AirplaneFlightDynamics:OpenandClosedLoop• AcquisitionofDigitalFlightTestDatafromAvionicsBusses:
TechniquesforPracticalFlightTestApplications• PrinciplesofAeroelasticity• RotorcraftStructuralDynamicsandAeroelasticity
Live video Presentations of University of Kansas aerospace ClassesKU’svideoclassroomcanreachyouremployeesaroundtheworld.Thestate-of-the-artvideoclassroomatKUContinuingEducationallowsyoutoreachasmanyaseightinternationallocationssimultaneouslyinreal-time.UsingthelatestadvancesfromPolycomPro-MotionvideotechnologyandCrestonaudio/video,youcantrainallyouremployeeswhilesavingthousandsofdollarsintravelexpenses.LocatedintheCentralTimeZone,thevideoclassroomallowsyoutoconvenientlyreacheverycorneroftheNorthAmericancontinentduringregularbusinesshours,andothercountriesbasedontheirtimezones.
Thisvideoclassroomoffersagreatlearningenvironmentandanaffordablealternativetoface-to-faceclasses.Thecoursescanbepresentedintheirstandardversionortheycanbecustomizedlikeon-sitecourses.Whilethetechnologyistheroom’shallmark,thespaceisalsotruetoitsrootsasaplaceoflearning.Theroomisquietandwelllit,soevenifyoudonotuseallitstechnologicalmarvels,itprovidesawonderfulatmosphereforlearningorconductingbusiness.
To organize a live video class,please contact Kim Hunsinger, assistant Director of Program Management and Marketing at 785‑864‑4758 or [email protected].
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AdvancedFlightTests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
AerodynamicDesignImprovements:High-LiftandCruise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
AerospaceApplicationsofSystemsEngineering. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
AirborneEquipmentDesignandRTCADO-160(NEw). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
AircraftIcing:Meteorology,ProtectiveSystems,Instrumentation,andCertification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
AircraftStructuralLoads:Requirements,Analysis,TestingandCertification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
AircraftStructuresDesignandAnalysis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
AirplaneFlightDynamics:OpenandClosedLoop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
AirplanePerformance:Theory,ApplicationsandCertification (Computer-based course) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
AirplanePreliminaryDesign . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
AppliedNonlinearControlandAnalysis(NEw) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
AviationWeatherHazards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
CommercialAircraftSafetyAssessmentand1309DesignAnalysis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
ComplexElectronicHardwareDevelopmentandDO-254 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
ConceptualDesignofUnmannedAircraftSystems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
DevelopingaPremierAircraftPreventiveMaintenanceProgramBasedonthePrinciplesofReliability-CenteredMaintenance(RCM) . 25
DigitalFlightControlSystems:AnalysisandDesign . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
FAACertificationProceduresandAirworthinessRequirementsasAppliedtoMilitaryProcurementofCommercialDerivativeAircraft/Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
FAAConformity,ProductionandAirworthinessCertificationApprovalRequirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
FAAFunctionsandRequirementsLeadingtoAirworthinessApproval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
FlightControlandHydraulicSystems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
FlightTestPrinciplesandPractices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
FundamentalAvionics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
HelicopterPerformance,StabilityandControl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
IntegratedModularAvionics(IMA)andDO-297(NEw) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
OperationalAircraftPerformanceandFlightTestPractices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
PrinciplesofAeroelasticity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
PrinciplesofAerospaceEngineering. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
ProjectManagementforAerospaceProfessionals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Reliabilityand1309DesignAnalysisforAircraftSystems(Computer-based course) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
SoftwareSafety,CertificationandDO-178B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
StructuralComposites. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
2010 KU Aerospace Short Courses List
LetterfromtheDirector................. 2CertificateTrackandVideoPresentation. . . . . . . 3On-siteAerospaceShortCourses . . . . . . . . . . . 6GeneralInformation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7LodgingandTravelInformation . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
IndividualCourseListings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10InstructorBiographies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42RegistrationForm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BackCover
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2010 KU Aerospace Short Course Schedule
singapore Crowne Plaza Changi airportMarch 1–5 AircraftStructuralLoads:Requirements,Analysis,TestingandCertification•WallyJohnson AA101300 $2,595March 1–5 CommercialAircraftSafetyAssessmentand1309DesignAnalysis•MargeJones AA101310 $2,595March 1–5 FundamentalAvionics•AlbertHelfrick AA101320 $2,595
seattle Doubletree Guest suites southcenter April 26–30 AircraftStructuralLoads:Requirements,Analysis,TestingandCertification•WallyJohnson AA101330 $2,295April 26–30 AirplanePreliminaryDesign•JanRoskam AA101340 $2,295April 26–30 FlightTestPrinciplesandPractices•DonaldT.Ward AA101350 $2,295April 26–30 FundamentalAvionics•AlbertHelfrick AA101360 $2,295April 26–30 PrinciplesofAeroelasticity•ThomasWilliamStrganac AA101370 $2,295April 27–29 FAAFunctionsandRequirementsLeadingtoAirworthinessApproval•GilbertL.Thompson,EverettW.Pittman AA101380 $1,695April 27–30 AviationWeatherHazards•WayneR.Sand AA101390 $1,995
fort Worth american airlines training and Conference Center: a Dolce Conference HotelJune 14–17 CommercialAircraftSafetyAssessmentand1309DesignAnalysis•MargeJones AA101400 $1,995June 14–18 AircraftStructuresDesignandAnalysis•MichaelMohaghegh,MarkS.Ewing AA101410 $2,295June 14–18 HelicopterPerformance,StabilityandControl•RayProuty AA101420 $2,295
san Diego Marriott Mission valleySept. 13–17 AerodynamicDesignImprovements:High-LiftandCruise•PaulVijgen,CasevanDam AA111000 $2,295Sept. 13–17 AirplaneFlightDynamics:OpenandClosedLoop•JanRoskam AA111010 $2,295Sept. 13–17 DigitalFlightControlSystems:AnalysisandDesign•DaveDowning AA111020 $2,295Sept. 13–17 FundamentalAvionics•AlbertHelfrick AA111030 $2,295Sept. 13–17 HelicopterPerformance,StabilityandControl•RayProuty AA111040 $2,295Sept. 13–17 ProjectManagementforAerospaceProfessionals•HerbTuttle AA111050 $2,295Sept. 13–17 StructuralComposites•MaxKismarton AA111060 $2,295Sept. 15–17 FAAFunctionsandRequirementsLeadingtoAirworthinessApproval•GilbertL.Thompson,EverettW.Pittman AA111070 $1,695
san Diego Marriott Mission valley Sept. 20–21 IntegratedModularAvionics(IMA)andDO-297 (NEw)•LeannaRierson AA111080 $1,295Sept. 20–22 FAACertificationProceduresandAirworthinessRequirementsasAppliedtoMilitaryProcurementof
Commercial DerivativeAircraft/Systems•GilbertL.Thompson,EverettW.Pittman AA111090 $1,695Sept. 20–24 AppliedNonlinearControlandAnalysis (NEw) •BillGoodwine AA111100 $2,295Sept. 20–24 FlightTestPrinciplesandPractices•DonaldT.Ward AA111110 $2,295Sept. 20–24 PrinciplesofAerospaceEngineering•WallyJohnson AA111120 $2,295Sept. 21–23 DevelopingaPremierAircraftPreventiveMaintenanceProgramBasedonthePrinciplesofReliability-Centered Maintenance(RCM)•NeilBloom AA111130 $1,695Sept. 21–24 AircraftIcing:Meteorology,ProtectiveSystems,InstrumentationandCertification•WayneR.Sand,SteveMorris AA111140 $1,995Sept. 22–24 ComplexElectronicHardwareDevelopmentandDO-254•LeannaRierson AA111150 $1,695Sept. 20–24 CombineAA111080andAA111150(SAVE$)•LeannaRierson AA111160 $2,295
Kansas City Crowne Plaza Downtown Oct. 18–21 AirborneEquipmentDesignandRTCADO-160 (NEw) •KenVranish AA111170 $1,995Oct. 18–21 CommercialAircraftSafetyAssessmentand1309DesignAnalysis•MargeJones AA111180 $1,995Oct. 18–22 AerospaceApplicationsofSystemsEngineering•DonaldT.Ward,MikePhillips,MarkWilson AA111190 $2,295Oct. 18–22 FundamentalAvionics•AlbertHelfrick AA111200 $2,295
orlando Doubletree resort orlando–international Drive Nov. 15–19 AdvancedFlightTests•DonaldT.Ward,ThomasWilliamStrganac AA111210 $2,295Nov. 15–19 AircraftStructuralLoads:Requirements,Analysis,TestingandCertification•WallyJohnson AA111220 $2,295Nov. 15–19 ConceptualDesignofUnmannedAircraftSystems•ArmandChaput AA111230 $2,295Nov. 15–19 FlightControlandHydraulicSystems•WayneStout AA111240 $2,295Nov. 15–19 FundamentalAvionics•AlbertHelfrick AA111250 $2,295Nov. 15–19 OperationalAircraftPerformanceandFlightTestPractices•MarioAsselin AA111260 $2,295Nov. 16–18 FAAConformity,ProductionandAirworthinessCertificationApprovalRequirements•DonaldPlouffe AA111270 $1,695Nov. 16–19 SoftwareSafety,CertificationandDO-178B•LeannaRierson AA111280 $1,995
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On-site Aerospace Short CoursesRealize substantial savings by bringing our outstanding instructors to your workplace!
AllUniversityofKansasAerospaceShortCoursesarealsoavailableforon-sitepresentations.Inadditiontothecourseslistedinthisbrochure,weoffercoursesdesignedspecificallyforon-sitedelivery.Readdescriptionsofallcoursesavailableforon-sitedeliveryatourWebsiteatwww.ContinuingEd.ku.edu/aero.
frequently asked QuestionsWhere can you provide in-house training?Anywhereintheworld,exceptinthetravelwarningcountrieslistedbytheU.S.DepartmentofState.
What does the company provide?Youprovidetheattendees,aclassroomandaudio-visualequipmentsuchasaprojectorandascreen.Wewillsendyouadescriptionofthecourseneedsinadvancetopreparefortheclass.Ifyoucannotprovideaclassroom,wecansetupacourseatanearbyhotelorconferencecenterforanadditionalcharge.
What does KU provide?KUprovidestheinstructors’honoraria,hisorhertravel,allcoursematerials,shippingandcustomscharges,certificateswithCEUsforparticipantswhoattendalldays,courseevaluationandcoordination.
Can the course content be modified?Absolutely.Instructorscantailorinstructiontoemphasizeareasthatbestaccommodateyourgroup.
How is an on-site course price determined?Tomakeitcost-effectiveforallparties,webaseourcoursefeeson20participantsandoffersubstantialdiscountsforeachadditionalparticipant.Wealsohaveworkedwithorganizationstoformconsortiumswithotherareacompaniestosharecosts.
Thecoursefeeofanon-siteclassdependsontheinstructors’honoraria,theinstructors’travelreimbursements,thecostofthecoursematerialsspecificforthatclassandtheshippingcostsofthecoursematerials.
How far in advance do you need to schedule a course?Inordertoscheduletheinstructor(s)andorderthecoursematerials,werequestatleast8to12weeksofleadtimepriortotheactualcoursedate.
industry Leaders Who Have supported the KU aerospace short Course ProgramAirbus
BAESystems
BellHelicopterTextron
TheBoeingCompany
Bombardier-Learjet,Inc.
CessnaAircraftCompany
DCA-BR(OrganizaçãoBrasileiraparaoDesenvolvimentodaCertificaçãoAeronáutica)
Embraer-EmpresaBrasileiradeAeronáuticaS.A.
EuropeanAviationSafetyAgency
FederalAviationAdministration
Garmin
GEAviation
GulfstreamAerospaceCorporation
HawkerBeechcraftCorporation
Honeywell,Inc.
LockheedMartinCorporation
NASA
NationalAerospaceLaboratoryof TheNetherlands
NorthropGrummanCorporation
PilatusAircraftLtd.
QinetiQLtd.
RockwellCollins
SAABAircraftAB
Samsung
SierraNevadaCorporation
SikorskyAircraftCorporation
SpiritAeroSystems
SRTechnics
TransportCanada
UnitedStatesDepartmentofDefense(AirForce,Army,Navy,MarinesandCoastGuard)
Contact Us obtain a no‑cost, no‑obligation proposal for an on‑site class that your employees will benefit from.
Zach Gredlics On-site Program Manager
E-mail [email protected] 785-864-1066Fax 785-864-5074
Benefits of KU on-site training WhenyouchoosetheKUAerospaceShortCourseProgramforyouron-sitetraining,you:
• Workdirectlywiththeinstructorstocustomizetrainingthatmeetsyourspecificneeds
• Discussissuesthataffectyourcompanywithoutjeopardizingproprietaryinformation
• Payonlyforthetrainingyouneed
• Trainwhenitfitsyourschedule
• Incurlowercostsperparticipant
• Saveemployeetravelexpenses
• Reducethetimeemployeesareawayfromwork
• Trainasateamtoenhanceprojectmanagement.
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EnrollmentislimitedandwillbeacceptedinorderofreceiptbyContinuingEducation.Werecommendthatyouregisterassoonaspossiblesothatyoucansecureyourplaceandwecanpreparetheproperamountofcoursematerial.Pre-registrationisrequiredforyourprotectionincaseofcoursecancellation.
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Lodgingandtravelinformationforeachclasssitecanbefoundonpages8and9.
DiscountsGroupdiscountsareavailableforcompaniesregisteringmorethantwopeopleforthesameclassatthesametime.Allparticipantseligibleforthediscountwillbebilledtogetheronthesameinvoice.Thediscountratesareasfollows:
3–4People 05%discount5–9People 10%discount10–14People 15%discount15+People 20%discount
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ClassLocation: Thecourselocationwillbeincludedinyour
confirmationletter.Smokingislimitedtooutsidethebuilding.Noaudioorvideorecordingispermitted.
Accessibility: Weaccommodatepersonswithdisabilities.Pleasecallourofficeormarkthespaceindicatedontheregistrationform,andanaerospaceshortcoursestaffmemberwillcontactyoutodiscussyourneeds.Toassureaccommodation,pleaseregisteratleasttwoweeksbeforethestartoftheevent,earlierifpossible.
Course Schedule: TheUniversityofKansasContinuingEducationand/oritsinstructorsreservetherighttoadjustcourseoutlines,schedules,and/ormaterials.Classtimesandtotalhoursareapproximateandmaybeadjustedbytheinstructor(s)asthesituationwarrants.
Instructors: TheUniversityofKansasContinuingEducationreservestherighttosubstituteanequallyqualifiedinstructorintheeventoffacultyillnessorothercircumstancesbeyonditscontrol.Ifanequallyqualifiedinstructorisnotavailable,theclasswillbecancelled.
Certificate of Attendance: ACertificateofAttendancewillbeawardedtoeachparticipantwhoispresentfor100percentoftheclass.
Continuing Education Units (CEUs)areavailablebutmaynotbeusedforcollegecredit.
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singaporeMarch 1–5, 2010Crowne Plaza Hotel–Changi Airport 75 Airport Boulevard #01-01 Singapore 819664
ThehotelislocatedwithintheimmediatevicinityofSingaporeChangiAirportandislinkedtoTerminal3viacoveredwalkways.GuestscanalsoreachthehotelfromTerminals1and2viaChangiAirport’sautomatedPeopleMoverSystem.IfyouarecomingfromwithinSingaporethehoteliseasilyaccessiblebycar,MRTtrainorbus.
AlimitednumberofroomshavebeenreservedattheCrownePlazaHotelChangiAirportforcourseattendees.ThedailyrateisS$240 (Singaporedollars)plustaxes,foraKingDeluxeroomwithbreakfastandInternet.Theseroomswillbeheldasablock,unlessdepleted,untilJanuary26,2010,atwhichtimetheywillbereleasedtothepublic.AfterJanuary26,roomrateandavailabilitycannotbeguaranteed.
Tomakeyourreservationsbyphone,pleasecall800-381-9553(toll-freeworldwide)andaskforthespecialratefortheAerospaceShortCourseProgramattheCrownePlazaHotel–ChangiAirport.OurgroupcodeisUE2.Tomakeareservationdirectlywiththehotel,call+65-68235300.Allreservationsmustbeaccompaniedbyafirstnightroomdepositorguaranteedwithamajorcreditcard.
Participantsareresponsiblefortheirownparkingfees.Self-parkingisavailableatthehotelforS$18aday.
PleasebesuretoreviewanytravelandentryrequirementsthatmayexistbetweenyourcountryofresidenceandSingapore.VisittheSingaporeImmigrations&CheckpointAuthorityWebsite(http://www.ica.gov.sg/page.aspx?pageid=95&secid=94)foranyrestrictions/requirementsthatmayapplytoyourcountry.
seattle, WashingtonApril 26–30, 2010Doubletree Guest Suites Southcenter, 16500 Southcenter Parkway Seattle, Washington 98188
AlimitednumberofroomshavebeenreservedattheDoubletreeGuestSuitesSouthcenterforcourseattendees.Therateis$129 forastandardsingle/doubleroompluslocaloccupancytaxes.Theseroomswillbeheldasablock,unlessdepleted,untilApril7,2010,atwhichtimetheywillbereleasedtothepublic.AfterApril7,roomrateandavailabilitycannotbeguaranteed.Tomakeyourreservationcall206-575-8220or(toll-freeworldwide)800-222-8733.StatethatyouwillbeattendingaUniversityofKansasaerospaceshortcourseandgivethegroupcodeUOK.Allreservationsmustbe guaranteed withamajorcreditcard.
Self-parkingatthehotelisfreeforattendees.
TheSeattle-TacomaInternationalAirport(SEA)is3.5miles(5.6km)fromthehotel.Thehotelprovidesfreeshuttleservice6a.m.to11p.m.;noreservationisrequired.Thehotelshuttlecourtesyphoneislocatedonthebaggageclaimlevel.MakesuretotaketheshuttlefortheDoubletreeGuestSuitesSouthcenter.
TheDoubletreeGuestSuitesSouthcenteralsoofferscomplimentaryshuttletotheNEWlightrailtrainstation.GettingtodowntownSeattleiseasyusingthisnewtransitsystem.
Lodging and Travel Information• Lodgingandtransportationcostsarenotincludedinthecoursefees.
• Attendeesareresponsibleforacquiringtheirownlodgingandtravelarrangements.
• Thefollowinglodgingandtransportationsuggestionsareofferedasaconvenienceanddonotrepresentanendorsement.
• Visitwww.ContinuingEd.ku.edu/aero/locations.phpforhelpfulInternetlinks.
fort Worth, texasJune 14–18, 2010American Airlines Training and Conference Center: A Dolce Conference Hotel4501 Highway 360 South Fort Worth, Texas 76155
AlimitednumberofroomshavebeenreservedattheAmericanAirlinesTraining&ConferenceCenterforcourseattendees.Therateis$129 forastandardroomplusapplicablestateandlocaloccupancytaxes.Theseroomswillbeheldasablock,unlessdepleted,untilMay13,2010,atwhichtimetheywillbereleasedtothepublic.AfterMay13,roomrateandavailabilitycannotbeguaranteed.Tomakeyourreservationcall817-956-6030or(toll-freeWorldwide)800-777-6464.StatethatyouwillbeattendingaUniversityofKansasaerospaceshortcourse.Thegroupcodeis10000115483.
Allreservationsmustbeguaranteedwithamajorcreditcard.
Self-parkingatthehotelisfreeforattendees.
TheDallasFortWorthAirport(DFW)is3.5miles(5.6km)fromthehotel.ThehotelprovidesacomplimentaryshuttletoandfromDFWfrom6:30a.m.to10:30p.m.Noreservationsarerequired. Torequestashuttle,call817-956-1000.
DallasLoveFieldAirport(DAL)is17miles(27.4km)fromthehotel.SuperShuttleprovidestransportationfor$33eachway.(Feesaresubjecttochange.)Arrangementscanbemadeonlineatwww.supershuttle.comorbycalling817-329-2000or(toll-freeintheUnitedStates)800-258-3826.BesuretouseourgroupcodeUPBP7.
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san Diego, CaliforniaSeptember 13–17 and September 20–24, 2010San Diego Marriott Mission Valley8757 Rio San Diego Drive San Diego, California 92108
AlimitednumberofroomshavebeenreservedattheSanDiegoMarriottMissionValleyforcourseattendees.TherateistheU.S.federalgovernmentperdiem.Atthistime,therateis$137 forasingle/doubleroomplusapplicablestateandlocaloccupancytaxes.Theseroomswillbeheldasablock,unlessdepleted,untilAugust10,2010,atwhichtimetheywillbereleasedtothepublic.AfterAugust10,roomrateandavailabilitycannotbeguaranteed.Tomakeyourreservationcall619-692-3800or(toll-freeworldwide)800-228-9290.StatethatyouwillbeattendingaUniversityofKansasaerospaceshortcourseandgivethegroupcodeKANKANA.Allreservationsmustbeguaranteedwithamajorcreditcard.
Participantsareresponsiblefortheirownparkingfees.TheSanDiegoMarriottMissionValleywillofferadiscountedrateof$7adayforovernightself-parkinganddayguests.
TheSanDiegoInternationalAirport(SAN)is8.1miles(13km)fromthehotel.SuperShuttleprovidestransportationfor$12eachwayto/fromtheMarriottMissionValleyhotel.(Feesaresubjecttochange.)Theshuttlepicksupatallgroundtransportationislands;noreservationsarerequired.SuperShuttlecustomerservicenumbersare858-974-8885or(toll-freeintheUnitedStates)800-258-3826.
Kansas City, MissouriOctober 18–22, 2010Crowne Plaza Kansas City Downtown 1301 Wyandotte Kansas City, Missouri 64105
AlimitednumberofroomshavebeenreservedattheCrownePlazaKansasCityDowntownforcourseattendees.Therateis$107 forastandardsingle/doubleroomplusapplicablestateandlocaloccupancytaxes.Theseroomswillbeheldasablock,unlessdepleted,untilSeptember17,2010,atwhichtimetheywillbereleasedtothepublic.AfterSeptember17,roomrateandavailabilitycannotbeguaranteed.Tomakeareservationcall816-474-6664or(toll-freeWorldwide)800-227-6963.StatethatyouwillbeattendingaUniversityofKansasaerospaceshortcourseandgivethegroupcodeAER.Allreservationsmustbeguaranteedbycreditcard,guestcheckormoneyorder.
Participantsareresponsiblefortheirownparkingfees.TheCrownePlazaKansasCityDowntownwillofferadiscountedrateof$6.50adayforovernightself-parkinganddayguests.
TheKansasCityInternationalAirport(KCI)is19miles(30.6km)fromtheCrownePlazaKansasCityDowntownhotel.SuperShuttleprovidestransportationfor$17eachwayto/fromthehotel.(Feesaresubjecttochange.)Arrangementscanbemadeonlineatwww.supershuttle.comorbycalling817-329-2000or(toll-freeintheUnitedStates)800-258-3826.BesuretousethegroupcodeUPBP7.
orlando, floridaNovember 15–19, 2010Doubletree Resort Orlando–International Drive 10100 International Drive Orlando, Florida 32821
AlimitednumberofroomshavebeenreservedattheDoubletreeResortOrlando–InternationalDrive(formerlyknownastheInternationalPlazaResort)forcourseattendees.Therateis$119 forastandardsingle/doubleroomplusapplicablestateandlocaloccupancytaxes.Theseroomswillbeheldasablock,unlessdepleted,untilOctober11,2010,atwhichtimetheywillbereleasedtothepublic.AfterOctober11,roomrateandavailabilitycannotbeguaranteed.Forreservationscall407-352-1100or(toll-freeworldwide)800-327-0363.StatethatyouwillbeattendingaUniversityofKansasaerospaceshortcourse.Nogroupcodenumberwasavailableatthetimeofpublishing.Allreservationsmustbeguaranteedbycreditcard,guestcheckormoneyorder.
Self-parkingatthehotelisfreeforattendees.
TheOrlandoInternationalAirport(ORL)is13miles(20.9km)fromtheDoubletreeResortOrlando–InternationalDrive.OrlandoFREEAirportToHotelShuttle.comprovidesround-triptransportationbetweentheOrlandoInternationalAirportandthehotelfor$23.(Feesaresubjecttochange.)Reservationsarerequiredandcanbemadeonlineatwww.orlandofreeshuttle.comorcall866-219-3733(toll–freeintheUnitedStates).Thisservicedoesnottakewalk-ups.Shuttlehoursareapproximately5:30a.m.to10p.m.
MearsTransportationprovides24-hourshuttleservicefor$18one-wayor$29roundtrip.Reservationscanbemadeon-lineonlyatwww.mearstransportation.com.(Feesaresubjecttochange.)Walk-upserviceisavailableattheMearsTransportationkioskonLevelOneoftheairport(followsignstoGroundTransportation).
If you are planning to attend one of our programs in the united states, and you are not a u.s. citizen, please visit
http://travel.state.gov/visa/visa_1750.html for visa information.
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Day one• Whysuchadvancedtests?Basic
philosophyandattitudes,overviewofdocumentsdescribinggoverningregulations,history
• Fundamentalprinciplesofaeroelasticity:descriptionofstaticanddynamicaeroelasticphenomena;definitions,terminologyandassumptions;limitationsoftheory;flutteranalysis;developmentofbasicaeroelasticequations;interpretationofsupportinganalyses
• Experimentalandanalyticaltoolsusedinpreflightpreparation:modalmethods,groundvibrationtestsandanalysis,windtunneltesttechniques,interpretationofdynamicallysimilarwindtunnelmodeldata
Day two• Instrumentationforflutterenvelope
expansion:suitablesensors,nearreal-timedataanalysis
• Subcriticalresponsetechniques,interpretationofsupportinganalyses
• Interpretingtestresults:analyzingreal-timedata,postflightanalysisofdata
• Expandingtheenvelope:excitationmethods,clearanceto85%flutterenvelopes,exampleprograms
• Discussionsoflimitcycleoscillations
Day three• Foundationsofpost-stallflighttesting:
definitionsofstall,departure,post-stallgyrationsandspins;descriptionofspinmodesandspinphases;developmentoflargedisturbanceequationsofmotion;idealizedflightpathinaspin;balanceofaerodynamicandinertialforcingfunctions;autorotationanditscauses;effectofdampingderivatives;effectofmassdistribution;simplificationofpost-stallequationsofmotion
• Aerodynamicconditionsfordynamicequilibrium:pitchingmomentequilibrium,rollingandyawingmomentequilibrium;designgoalsandtrendstoprovidepost-stallcapability:agility
measuresofmerit,unsteadylift,thrustvectorcontrol,vortexcontrol
• Experimentaltoolsforpreflightpreparation:watertunneltestsandflowvisualizationtools,staticwindtunneltests,dynamicwindtunneltests,rotarybalancetests
Day four• Instrumentationforpost-stallflighttests:
sensorsneededandtheirspecifications;pre-testplanningandpreparation:datarequirements,flighttestteampreparationandtraining,flightsimulation;maneuvermonitoringinrealtimeforenvelopeexpansion
• Emergencyrecoverydevices:typesofdevicesavailable,sizingandotherdesignconstraints,validation
• Subsystemmodificationsforpost-stalltesting:additionalpilotrestraintdevices,controlsystemmodifications,propulsionsystemmodifications
• Recommendedrecoverytechniques;interpretingpost-stallflighttestresults:analyzingreal-timedata,postflightanalysisofdata
Day five• Guidelinesanddisciplineforconducting
advancedflighttests:testteamtraining,incrementalbuilduptocriticalconditions,useofsimulation,independentreviewteams
• Planningforefficiencyindatacollectionanddatamanagement:tailoringthescopeoftheteststotherequirement;identifyingcriticalpartsoftheenvelope;combiningmaneuversandintegrationofbackuptestpoints;usingallavailabletools:real-timemonitoring,automatedinserts;shareddataprocessingbetweentestsiteandhomesite
• Contingencyplanning:attritionofresources,backupsupportfacilities,safetyguidelinesanddocumentation;coursewrap-upandcritique
Advanced Flight Testsinstructors: Donald t. Ward and thomas William strganac
Orlando
orlando, floridaNovember 15–19, 2010 AA111210
Monday–Thursday 8a.m.–4p.m.Friday 8a.m.–2p.m.
Classtime 33hrs.CEUs 3.3
DescriptionProvidespracticalknowledgeneededtoplanaseriesofflutterenvelopeexpansiontestssafelyandcomprehensively.Includesproceduresforpost-stallcertificationanddemonstrationofneworsignificantlymodifiedairplanedesignstomeetcivilormilitaryrequirements.
target audienceDesignedforpracticingandentry-levelflighttestengineersandmanagers,aircraftengineersandaircraftdesigners.
fee $2,295Includesinstruction,acoursenotebook,Introduction to Flight Test Engineering, Volumes I and II,byDonaldT.Ward,ThomasWilliamStrganacandRobNiewohner;AGARD Report #776 Aircraft Dynamics at High Angles of Attack;refreshmentsandfivelunches.
Thecoursenotebookisforparticipantsonlyandnotforsale.
www.ContinuingEd.ku.edu/aero Tel.785-864-5823,ortoll-free877-404-5823
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Aerodynamic Design Improvements: High-Lift and Cruiseinstructors: C.P. (Case) van Dam and Paul vijgen
san Diego, CaliforniaSeptember 13–17, 2010AA111000
Monday–Friday 8a.m.–4p.m.
Classtime 35hrs.CEUs 3.5
DescriptionCoversrecentadvancesinhigh-liftsystemsandaerodynamicsaswellascruisedragpredictionandreduction.Includesdiscussionofnumericalmethodsandexperimentaltechniquesforperformanceanalysisofwingsandbodiesandboundary-layertransitionprediction/detection.
target audienceDesignedforengineersandmanagersinvolvedintheaerodynamicdesignandanalysisofairplanes,rotorcraftandothervehicles.
fee: $2,295Includesinstruction,coursenotebook,refreshmentsandfivelunches.
Thecoursenotebookisforparticipantsonlyandnotforsale.
Day one• Aircraftdesignandtheimportanceof
dragonfuelefficiency,operationalcostandtheenvironmentalimpact
• Empiricaldragpredictionincludingscaleeffectsonaircraftdragandexamplesofdragestimatesforseveralaircraft
• Historyoflaminarflowfordragreduction
• Naturallaminarflowdesign,application,certificationandviability
• Laminarflowcontrolandhybridlaminarflowcontroldesignandapplicationconsiderationsincludingsuctionsystemconsiderations
• CFD-baseddragpredictionanddecomposition
Day two• CriticalfactorsinCFD-basedprediction
• Boundary-layertransitionpredictionandanalysisrangingfromempiricaltoParabolicStabilityEquation(PSE)andDirectNumericalSimulation(DNS)techniques
• Supersoniclaminarflowincludingboundary-layerinstability,transitionmechanismsandcontrolmethodsatsupersonicspeeds
• Wavedragreductionattransonicandsupersonicconditions
• Passiveandactivemethodsforturbulentdragreduction
Day three• Induced-dragreductionrangingfrom
classiclineartheorytoactivereductionconceptsincludingwingtipturbinesandtipblowing
• Experimentaltechniquesforlaminarandturbulentflows
• Impactofhigh-liftonperformanceandeconomicsofgeneralaviationandsubsonictransportaircraft
• Physicsofsingle-elementairfoilsathigh-liftincludingtypesofstallcharacteristics,ReynoldsandMachnumbereffects
Day four• High-liftphysicsofsweptandunswept
single-elementwings
• Physicsofthree-dimensionalhigh-liftsystemsincludingfeaturesof3Dhigh-liftflowsandlessonsfromhighReynoldsnumbertests
• Importanceofboundary-layertransition,relaminarizationandroughness(icing,rain)effectsonhigh-liftaerodynamics
• Overviewandsurveyofhigh-liftsystems;typesofhigh-liftsystemsincludingsupportandactuationsystems
• High-liftcomputationalaerodynamicsmethods
Day five• Passiveandactiveflowseparationcontrol
• Conceptualstudiesofhigh-liftsystemsincludingmultidisciplinaryapproaches
• High-liftcharacteristicsofunconventionalsystemsandconfigurationsincludingcanardandtandem-wingconfigurations,UpperSurfaceBlowing(USB),ExternallyBlownFlaps(EBF)andCirculationControlWings(CCW)
• High-liftflightexperimentsinvolvinggeneralaviationandtransporttypeairplanes
• Finalobservations
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Aerospace Applications of Systems Engineeringinstructors: Donald t. Ward, Mark Wilson and Mike Phillips
Kansas City, MissouriOctober 18–22, 2010AA111190
Monday–Friday 8a.m.–4p.m.
Classtime 35hrs.CEUs 3.5
DescriptionBasedonevolvingsystemsengineeringstandards,EIA/IS632andIEEEP1220andVersion3.1oftheINCOSESystemsEngineeringHandbook.Providesaworkingknowledgeofallelements,technicalandmanagerial,involvedinsystemsengineeringasappliedtoaerospacesystemsofvaryingcomplexity.Concentratesonthemosttroublesomeareasinsystemsdevelopment:requirementsderivation,documentation,allocations,verificationandcontrol.Hardwareandsoftwaresystemscasestudiesfromseveralsectorsoftheaerospaceindustrywillbeusedassystemsdevelopmentexamples.TechniqueshavebeenusedonmanyDoDandNASAprogramsandalsoareapplicabletocommercialandcivilianprojects.
target audienceDesignedforsystemsengineersatalllevelsandprogrammanagersdevelopinglargeorsmallsystems.
fee $2,295Includesinstruction,acoursenotebook,INCOSE Systems Engineering Handbook,supplementalmaterial,refreshmentsandfivelunches.
Thecoursenotebookisforparticipantsonlyandnotforsale.
Day one• Overviewandterminology
• Acquisitionandsupply(creatingasharedvision)
• Technicalmanagement(theplanningexercise)
• Evolutionaryacquisition,spiraldevelopmentandopensystems
Day two• Technicalmanagement(justteamwork—
orintegratedteaming)
• Technicalmanagement(riskmanagementandperformancetools)
• Systemdesign(requirements—secondtimearound)
• Functionalanalysis/allocation
• Solutiondefinition
Day three• Writecodeandsystemrealization
• Technicalanalysisandevaluation
• Tailoringtheprocess(howmuchSEisenough?)
• Configurationmanagement
Day four• Applyingsystemsengineeringto
hardware(NASAX-38CaseStudy)
• Classexercise(applyingprinciplesofsystemsengineering)
Day five• Softwareintensivesystemsengineering
(lessonslearned)
• Intensivesystemsengineering(casestudies)
• Coursesummaryandwrap-up
KansasCity
Greatblendofprinciplesandpractices.Iappreciatedthenumerouspracticalexamplesofappliedsystemsengineeringinpreviousprojects.Theinstructorsbroughtbothaseasonedperspectiveandfreshexamplesofpracticesusefulfortoday’ssystemsengineer.
ShilohFischer,Lt.Col.U.S.AirForce
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Airborne Equipment Design and RTCA DO-160 (NEw)instructor: Ken vranish
Kansas City, MissouriOctober 18–21, 2010AA111170
Monday–Thursday 8a.m.–4p.m.
Classtime 28hrs.CEUs 2.8
DescriptionThisclassisdesignedtoeducatesystemengineers,hardwaredesignengineersandtestengineersintheaspectsofDO-160asitpertainstothedesignsofairborneelectronicequipment.Forsystemandhardwareengineers,theintentistoeducateandempowerthemtodevelopequipmentdesignsthatarecompliantwithDO-160bydesignandavoidexpensiveredesignstocorrectissuesfoundlateinthedevelopmentcycleduringtest.Fortestengineers,itisintendedtoassisttheminproperlydevelopingtestplansfortheirproducts.target audienceThisclassisdesignedforsystemengineersresponsiblefordevelopingrequirementsforairborneelectronicequipment;hardwaredesignengineersresponsibleforbuildingsuchequipmentandtestengineersresponsibleforwritingtestplans.
fee $1,995Includesinstruction,acoursenotebook,DO-160 Environmental Conditions and Test Procedures for Airborne Equipment, refreshmentsandfourlunches.
Thecoursenotebookisforparticipantsonlyandnotforsale.
Day one• HistoryandbackgroundofwhyDO-160
• Explanationofaircraftenvironment
• OverviewofDO-160
• DevelopingrequirementstoensureDO-160complianceinequipmentdesigns
- Temperatureandaltitude
- Tempvariation
- Humidity
- Shockandcrashsafety
- Vibration
- Explosionproof
Day two• Waterproofness
• Fluidssusceptibility
• Sandanddust
• Fungusresist
• Saltfog
• Icing
• ESD
• Flammability
• Theaircraftatmosphericradiationenvironment
Day three• Magneticeffect
• Powerinput
• Voltagespike
• Audiofrequencyconductedsusceptibility
• Inducedsignalsusceptibility
Day four • RFsusceptibility
• RFemission
• Lightningindirectsusceptibility
• Lightningdirecteffects
• Reviewrequirementsdevelopment
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Aircraft Icing: Meteorology, Protective Systems, Instrumentation and Certificationinstructors: Wayne r. sand and steven L. Morris
san Diego, California September 21–24, 2010AA111140
Tuesday–Friday 8a.m.–4p.m.
Classtime 28hrs.CEUs 2.8
DescriptionCoversmeteorologyandphysicsofaircrafticing;forecasting,findingandavoidingicingconditions;designingandevaluatingiceprotectionsystems;andcertificationofaircraftforflightintoknownicingconditions.
target audienceDesignedforaerospaceengineers,flighttestanddesignengineers,testpilots,linepilots,meteorologists,FAAengineersandDesignatedEngineeringRepresentatives(DERs)andprogrammanagers.
fee $1,995Includesinstruction,coursenotebook,referencematerials,refreshmentsandfourlunches.
Thecoursenotebookisforparticipantsonlyandnotforsale.
Day one• Icinghazarddescription
• Atmosphericaerosols
• Cloudphysicsoficing
• Groundicing,atmosphericcoolingmechanisms
• Conceptualcloudmodes:convectiveclouds,stratiformclouds
• Skew-T,LogPadiabaticdiagrams
Day two• IcingenvironmentanalysisusingSkew-T,
LogP
• Assessmentoficingpotential
• Criticalicingparameters,theoryandmeasurements
• Meteorologyofsupercooledlargedrops
• Finding/avoidingicingconditions
• Newandcurrenticingresearch
• Internetresources
Day three• Iceaccretioncharacteristics
• Effectsoficeonaircraftperformance
• Anti-icesystems
• De-icesystems
• Icinginstrumentation,icingenvironment
• Icingdetection
Day four• EffectofSLDonaircraft
• Engineicingconsiderations
• Ice-testingmethods
• Certificationandregulations
• Computationalmethods
• Reviewanddiscussion
SanDiego
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Aircraft Structural Loads: Requirements, Analysis, Testing and Certificationinstructor: Wally Johnson
singapore March 1–5, 2010 • AA101300Monday–Thursday 8:30a.m.–4:30p.m.Friday 8:30a.m.–Noon
Classtime 31.5hrs.CEUs 3.15
seattle, Washington April 26–30, 2010 • AA101330Monday–Thursday 8a.m.–4p.m.Friday 8a.m.–11:30a.m.
Classtime 31.5hrs.CEUs 3.15
orlando, floridaNovember 15–19, 2010 • AA111220Monday–Thursday 8a.m.–4p.m.Friday 8a.m.–11:30a.m.
Classtime 31.5hrs.CEUs 3.15
DescriptionProvidesanoverviewofaircraftstructuralexternalloadsanalysis,including:criteria,design,analysis,fatigue,certification,validationandtesting.ItcoversFAR23andFAR25AirplaneLoadsRequirements;however,theconceptsmaybeapplicableformilitarystructuralrequirements.LoadscalculationsexamplesusingBASICLOADSsoftwarewillbedemonstratedthroughoutthecourseweek.AcopyofBASICLOADSsoftwarewillbeprovidedtoattendees.
target audienceDesignedforpracticingengineersandengineeringmanagerswhoseresponsibilitiesincludeaircraftstructures.
fee$2,595 Singapore$2,295 All other locationsIncludesinstruction,acoursenotebook,acopyofBASICLOADSsoftware,refreshmentsandfivelunches.
Thecoursenotebookisforparticipantsonlyandnotforsale.
Singapore|Seattle|Orlando
Day one• Introductionandbackground
• Basicaerodynamicsoverview
• Masspropertiescalculationsandweight
• Externalloadsclassifications(e.g.,staticloads,fatigue,dynamic,limit,ultimate,inertia,etc.)
• Datarequirementsandotherdisciplines’involvementintheloadsprocess
• Certificationrequirements
• Externalloadsprocessstepsfromdayonetocertificationday
Day two• Structuraldesignairspeeds
derivations
• Flightloadsenvelopes
• V-ndiagrams
• Balancingtailloadsderivations
• Pitchmaneuversanalysis(e.g.,abruptpitchup,abruptpitchdown,checkedpitch)
• Rollmaneuveranalysis
Day three• Yawmaneuverandengineout
analysis
• Basicstructuraldynamicsoverview
• Staticanddynamicgustanalysis
• Landingloadsanalysis
• Groundhandlingmaneuverloadsanalysis
• Fatigueloadsanalysis
Day four• Wingloadsanalysis
• Horizontaltailloadsanalysis
• Verticaltailloadsanalysis
• Fuselageloadsanalysis
• Controlsurfaceandhigh-liftdevicesloadsanalysis
Day five• Miscellaneousloads(e.g.,cabin
pressure,emergencylanding,fuelpressureloads,etc.)
• Staticandfatiguetestloads
• Flightloadsvalidation(e.g.,groundloadscalibration,in-flightloadsmeasurements)
• Structuralloadscertificationsprocess
• Structuralloadsreductionsuggestions
• Coursesummaryandwrap-up
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Aircraft Structures Design and Analysisinstructor: Michael Mohaghegh and Mark s. ewingThiscoursemaybetaughtbyoneorbothinstructors.
fort Worth, texasJune 14–18, 2010AA101410
Monday–Friday 8a.m.–4p.m.
Classtime 35hrs.CEUs 3.5
DescriptionIntroductiontoanalysisanddesignofaircraftstructures,includingdesigncriteria,structuraldesignconcepts,loadsandloadpaths,metallicandcompositematerials;staticstrength,bucklingandcrippling,durabilityanddamagetolerance;practicaldesignconsiderationsandcertificationandrepairs.Analysisexercisesandadesignprojectareincludedtoinvolvestudentsinthelearningprocess.
target audienceDesignedforengineers,educatorsandengineeringmanagerswhoseresponsibilitiesincludeaircraftstructures.
fee $2,295Includesinstruction,acoursenotebook,refreshmentsandfivelunches.
Thecoursenotebookisforparticipantsonlyandnotforsale.
Day one• Structuraldesignoverview:evolution
ofstructuraldesigncriteria;FAAairworthinessregulations;structuraldesignconcepts,loadpaths
• Designrequirementsandvalidationofaircraftloads:materialsandfasteners,flutterandvibrations,staticstrengths,durabilityanddamagetolerance,crashworthiness,producibility,maintainabilityandenvironment/discreteevents
Day two• Metals:failuremodes,designallowables
testing;failurestackingsequence,repeatedloads;processing
• Fiber-reinforcedcomposites:laminatedcompositeperformance;failuremodesandproperties;processing;moistureprotection
• Materialselection:aluminum,titanium,steel,compositesandfuturematerials;designexercise
Day three• Designtostaticstrength:mechanical
jointsandfittings;bondedandweldedjoints;designexercise;highlyloadedtensionstructures;combinedloads
• Thin-walledstructures:reviewofbendingandtorsionforcompactbeams;introductiontoshearflowanalysisofthin-walledbeams;analysisexercise;semi-tensionfieldbeams;designexercise;introductiontothefiniteelementmethod
Day four• Designtobucklingandstiffness:buckling
ofthin-walledstructures,designexercise
• Componentdesign:wingsandempennages,fuselage,landinggear,engineattachments,controlsurfaces
Day five• Designfordamagetolerance:historical
contextofsafelife,failsafetyanddamagetolerance;toleratingcrackgrowthinstructures;widespreaddamage;testing;inspection;designexercise
• Designfordurability:fatigue,corrosion
• Designconsiderations:designformanufacture,designprocessmanagement
• Certification:analysisandvalidationrequirements,componentandfull-scaleair-crafttestingrequirements
• Continuedairworthiness:agingfleet,repairs
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Airplane Flight Dynamics: Open and Closed Loopinstructor: Jan roskam
san Diego, CaliforniaSeptember 13–17, 2010AA111010
Monday–Friday 8a.m.–4p.m.
Classtime 35hrs.CEUs 3.5
DescriptionOverviewofairplanestaticanddynamicstabilityandcontroltheoryandapplications,classicalcontroltheoryandapplicationstoairplanecontrolsystems.
target audienceDesignedforaeronautical,controlsystemandsimulatorengineers,pilotswithengineeringbackground,governmentresearchlaboratorypersonnelandeducators.
fee $2,295Includesinstruction,Airplane Flight Dynamics and Automatic Flight Controls, Parts I–II; Airplane Design, Parts IV, VI, and VII; Roskam’s Airplane War Stories and Lessons Learned in Aircraft Design, allbyJanRoskam,refreshmentsandfivelunches.
Day one• Thegeneralairplaneequationsof
motion:reductiontosteadystateandtoperturbedstatemotions;emphasis:derivation,assumptionsandapplications
• Reviewofbasicaerodynamicconcepts:airfoils—lift,dragandpitchingmoment,lift-curveslope,aerodynamiccenter;Macheffects;fuselageandnacelles—destabilizingeffectinpitchandinyaw;wings,canardsandtails—lift,dragandpitchingmoments;lift-curveslope;aerodynamiccenter;downwash;controlpower;Macheffects
• Longitudinalaerodynamicforcesandmoments:stabilityandcontrolderivativesforthesteadystateandfortheperturbedstate,exampleapplicationsandinterpretations
Day two• Lateral-directionalaerodynamicforces
andmoments:stabilityandcontrolderivativesforthesteadystateandfortheperturbedstate,exampleapplicationsandinterpretations
• Thrustforcesandmoments:steadystateandperturbedstate
• Theconceptofstaticstability:definition,implicationsandapplications
• Applicationsofthesteadystateairplaneequationsofmotion:longitudinalmomentequilibrium,theairplanetrimdiagram(conventional,canardandflyingwing),airplaneneutralpoint,elevator-speedgradients,thenose-wheellift-offproblem;neutralandmaneuverpoint(stickfixed)
• Applicationsofthesteadystateairplaneequationsofmotion:lateral-directionalmomentequilibrium,minimumcontrolspeedwithengine-out
Day three• Effectsoftheflightcontrolsystem:
reversibleandirreversibleflightcontrols;controlsurfacehingemoments,stickandpedalforces,forcetrim;stick-forcegradientswithspeedandwithloadfactor;neutralandmaneuverpointstickfree;effectoftabs—trim-tab,geared-tab,servo-tab,spring-tab;effectofdown-springandbob-weight;flightcontrolsystemdesignconsiderations—reversible
andirreversible,actuatorsizingandhydraulicsystemdesignconsiderations.
• Applicationsoftheperturbedstateequationsofmotion—completeandapproximatelongitudinaltransferfunctions;shortperiod,phugoid,thirdmode,connectionswithstaticlongitudinalstability,sensitivityanalyses,equivalentstabilityderivatives;completeandapproximatelateral-directionaltransferfunctions—rollmode,spiralmode,Dutchrollmodeandlateralphugoid,connectionswithstaticlateral-directionalstability,sensitivityanalyses,equivalentstabilityderivatives
Day four• Reviewofhandlingqualitiescriteria;MIL-
F-8785CandFARs,Cooper-Harperratings,relationtosystemredundancy,theairworthinesscode
• IntroductiontoBodeplots:methodofasymptoticapproximations,interpretationsofBodeplots,airplaneBodeplots,applicationsofinverseBodemethod;introductiontolinearfeedbacksystems,theroot-locusmethodandtheBodemethodtosynthesizecontrolsystems
• Introductiontohumanpilottransferfunctions;analysisofairplane-plus-pilot-in-the-loopcontrollability;synthesisofstabilityaugmentationsystems—yawdampers,pitchdampers;effectofflightcondition,sensororientationandservodynamics
Day five• Synthesisofstabilityaugmentation
systems—yawdampers,pitchdampers,α-feedback,β-feedback;effectofflightcondition,sensororientationandservodynamics;basicautopilotmodes;longitudinalmodes—attitudehold,control-wheelsteering,altitudehold,speedcontrolandMachtrim;lateral-directionalmodes—bank-anglehold,headinghold,localizerandglide-slopecontrol,automaticlanding;couplingproblems—roll-pitchandroll-yawcoupling,pitchratecouplingintothelateral-directionalmodes,nonlinearresponsebehavior;effectsofaeroelasticity—aileronreversal,wingdivergence,controlpowerreduction;effectofaeroelasticityonairplanestabilityderivatives;exampleapplications
SanDiego
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18 OnlineInstruction
Airplane Performance: Theory, Applications and Certification (Computer-based course)instructor: Jan roskam, Mediated by Mario asselin
online instructionAvailableanytime
AA101480
Classtime 28hrs.CEUs 2.8
DescriptionOverviewofairplaneperformanceandprediction,performanceapplications,certificationstandardsandtheeffectsofstabilityandcontrolonperformance.
target audienceDesignedforaeronauticalengineers,pilotswithanengineeringbackground,simulatorengineers,governmentresearchlaboratorypersonnelanduniversityfaculty.
fee $1,295 plus$45(USD)shippingwithintheU.S.$110(USD)shippingtoCanadaandinternationaldestinations
Includesonlineinstruction, Airplane Aerodynamics and Performance, byC.EdwardLanandJanRoskamandAirplane Design, Parts I, II, and VII, byJanRoskam.
Course overview• Reviewofairfoilcharacteristics
• Reviewofwingcharacteristics
• Airplanedragbreakdown
• Dragpredictionanduseofwindtunneldata
• Fundamentalsofstabilityandcontrolandtheeffectonperformance
• Fundamentalsofflightmechanics
• Take-offperformance:predictionandregulations:FAR/JAR23/25
• Landingperformance:predictionandregulations
• Climbanddrift-downperformance
• Propellerandjetengineperformance
• Rangeandendurance
• Performancepresentationsforflightmanuals
• Maneuveringperformancestalls,buffet,turns,spins
• Airplaneweightsizingtorequiredmissionperformance
• Wingandpowerplantmatchingtoperformancerequirements
• Applicationstoregionaljets
• Fundamentalsofflighttestingforperformancedetermination
• Configurationdesignanditseffectonperformance
• Payload-rangeandprofitpotential
• Directoperatingcostofairplanes
• Bonusmaterial:InertialRollCouplinglecturebyDr.JanRoskam
WeareexcitedtopresentthisnewdynamiclearningopportunityfeaturingDr.JanRoskamandMarioAsselin.
Thisstate-of-the-artcoursedeliveryfeaturesstreamingvideo,animatedillustrations,andthequalityyouwouldexpectfromtheUniversityofKansasAerospaceShortCourseProgram.
Participantswillbeguidedthroughvariouscoursetopicsandwillhavetheflexibilitytocompletethesectionsattheirowntimeandpace.Thecoursemediatorwillguideyouthroughaseriesofprojectsandwillhelpansweranyquestions.
Youwillalsohaveaccesstoadiscussionforumsothatyoucancommunicatewithotherstakingthecourse.
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Airplane Preliminary Designinstructor: Jan roskam
seattle, WashingtonApril 26–30, 2010AA101340
Monday–Friday 8a.m.–4p.m.
Classtime 35hrs.CEUs 3.5
DescriptionOverviewofthedesigndecision-makingprocessandrelationofdesigntomanufacturing,maintainabilityandcost-effectiveness.Applicabletojettransport,turbo-propcommutertransport,militaryandgeneralaviationaircraft.
target audienceDesignedforaeronauticalengineers,pilotswithsomeengineeringbackground,governmentresearchlaboratorypersonnel,engineeringmanagersandeducators.
fee $2,295Includesinstruction,Airplane Aerodynamics and PerformancebyC. EdwardLanandJanRoskam,Airplane Design, Parts I–VIII, Lessons Learned in Aircraft DesignandAirplane War Stories, allbyJanRoskam,refreshmentsandfivelunches.
Day oneReviewofdragpolarbreakdownforsubsonicandsupersonicairplanes,rapidmethodfordragpolarprediction,checkofdragpolarrealism;reviewoffundamentalsofflightmechanics:take-offandlandingcharacteristics,range,enduranceandmaneuvering,thepayload-rangediagram;preliminarysizingofairplanetake-offweight,emptyweightandfuelweightforagivenmissionspecification:applications;sensitivityoftake-offweighttochangesinpayload,emptyweight,range,endurance,lift-to-dragratio,andspecificfuelconsumption;roleofsensitivityanalysesindirectingprogram-orientedresearchanddevelopment:applications;performanceconstraintanalyses:relationbetweenwingloadingandthrust-to-weightratio(orwingloadingandweight-to-powerratio)forthefollowingcases:stallspeed,take-offfieldlengthandlandingfieldlength,statisticalmethodforestimatingpreliminarydragpolars,reviewandeffectofairworthinessregulations
Day twoContinuationofperformanceconstraintanalyses:relationbetweenwingloadingandthrust-to-weightratio(orwingloadingandweight-to-powerratio)forthefollowingcases:climbandclimbrate(AEOandOEI),cruisespeed,andmaneuvering;thematchingofallperformanceconstraintsandpreliminaryselectionofwingareaandthrustrequired:applications;preliminaryconfigurationselection;whatdrivesunique(advanced)configurations?Discussionofconventional,canardandthree-surfaceconfigurations;fundamentalsofconfigurationdesign,step-by-stepanalysisofthefeasibilityofconfigurations:applications;fundamentalsoffuselageandwinglayoutdesign;aerodynamic,structuralandmanufacturingconsiderations;effectofairworthinessregulations;high-liftandlateralcontroldesignconsiderations;handlingqualityrequirements;icingeffects;layoutdesignofhorizontaltail,verticaltailand/orcanard;staticstabilityandcontrolconsiderations;theX-plotandthetrimdiagram;stableandunstablepitchbreaks;effectofcontrolpowernonlinearities;icingeffects
Day threeFundamentalsofpowerplantintegration:inletsizing,nozzleconfiguration,clearanceenvelopes,installationconsiderations,accessibilityconsiderations,maintenanceconsiderations;effectofenginelocationonweight,stabilityandcontrol;minimumcontrolspeedconsiderations;fundamentalsoflandinggearlayoutdesign;tip-overcriteria;FODconsiderations;retractionkinematics
andretractionvolume;take-offrotation;ClassIweightandbalanceprediction;thec.g.excursiondiagram;ClassImomentofinertiaprediction;importanceofestablishingcontroloverweight;preliminarystructuralarrangementformetallicandcompositeairframes;manufacturingandmaterialsconsiderations;theV-ndiagram;ClassIIweight,balanceandmomentofinertiaprediction;fundamentalsofstaticlongitudinalstability;thetrimdiagram,trimconsiderationsforconventional,canardandthree-surfacedesigns,tailandcanardstall
Day fourContinuationoffundamentalsofstaticlongitudinalstability;deepstallandhowtodesignforrecoverability,effectsoftheflightcontrolsystem;controlforceversusspeedandloadfactorgradients;flyingqualityconsiderations;additionalstabilityandcontrolconsiderations;effectofflaps;minimumcontrolspeedwithasymmetricthrust;take-offrotationandtheeffectoflandinggearlocation;reviewofdynamicstabilityconceptsandpredictionmethods;shortperiod,phugoid,spiralrollandDutchrollmodes;flyingqualitycriteria:beforeandafterfailuresinflightcrucialsystems;theroleandlimitationsofstabilityaugmentation;reviewofcontrolsurfacesizingcriteria:trim,maneuveringandstabilityaugmentation;initialsystemgaindetermination;sensitivityanalysesandtheiruseinearlydesigndecisionmaking;flightcontrolsystemlayoutanddesignconsiderations;mechanicalandhydraulicallypoweredflightcontrols;layoutdesignconsiderationsforredundant“flight-crucial”systems:architecturesassociatedwithvarioustypes;safetyandsurvivabilityconsiderations;theairworthinesscode;fundamentalconsiderationsinfuelsystemlayoutdesign;sizingcriteria;somedo’sanddon’ts;layoutanddesignconsiderationsfor“other”systems:de-icing,waterandwastewater
Day fiveLandinggeardesignrevisited,shockabsorberdesign,structuralintegrationofthelandinggear,somedo’sanddon’ts;factorstobeconsideredinestimationof:researchanddevelopmentcostandmanufacturingandoperatingcost;theconceptofairplanelifecyclecost:doesitmatterincommercialprograms?Discussionof81rulesfor“designforlowcost;”thebreak-evenpoint,estimationofairplane“networth”anditseffectonprogramdecisionmaking;otherfactorsinairplaneprogramdecisionmaking,findingamarketniche,riskreductionthroughtechnologyvalidation,designtocost;lessonslearnedinpastprograms:dowereallylearnthem?
Seattle
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20 SanDiego
Applied Nonlinear Control and Analysis (NEw) instructor: Bill Goodwine
san Diego, CaliforniaSeptember 20–24, 2010AA111100
Monday–Friday 8a.m.–4p.m.
Classtime 35hrs.CEUs 3.5
DescriptionThiscoursecoversanalysismethodsfornonlineardynamicalsystemswiththeprimaryapplicationstofeedbackcontrol.Itisparticularlydesignedforcontrolengineerswhoarefacingchallengesduetomoretightlyintegratedsystemsandsystemsgovernedbycontrollerswithswitchingbehaviororlogic.Thenonlinearcontrolapplicationscoveredareoverviewsofdescribingfunctions,thedirectLyapunovmethod,theLur’eproblemandcirclecriterion,thesmallgaintheorm,adaptivecontrol,feedbacklinearization(dynamicinversion)andhybridsystems.Thetheoreticalcontent,whichisthebasisforunderstandingthecontrolapplications,consistsofidentifyingnonlinearphenomena,theprocessandtheoryoflinearization,Lyapunovstability,boundedness,centermanifoldtheoryandbifurcations.target audienceDesignedformanagersandengineerswhoworkintheanalysisanddesignofmoderncontrolsystems.fee $2,295Includesinstruction,coursenotebook,supplementalmaterial,refreshmentsandfivelunches.
Thecoursenotebookisforparticipantsonlyandnotforsale.
Day one• Identifyingnonlinearphenomenasuch
asmultipleequilibria,bifurcations,chaos,nonuniqueandmultiplesolutions,limitcycles,finiteescapetime,sub-andsuper-harmonicresponse,etc.
• Nomenclatureanddefinitions
• Thetheoryandprocessoflinearization
• Themethodofharmonicbalance
• Introductiontodescribingfunctions
Day two• Describingfunctionsexamples
• NonlinearstabilityandLyapunovfunctions
• ControlandthedirectLyapunovmethod
• MethodsfordeterminingLyapunovfunctions
Day three• TheLur’eproblem,circlecriterionand
PopovCriterion
• Thesmallgaintheoremandapplications
• Stabilityofnonlinearnonautonomoussystemsandboundedness
• Adaptivecontrol
Day four• Feedbacklinearization
• Centermanifoldtheoryandstability
• Bifurcationtheory
Day five• Introductiontohybrid(switching)
systems
• Stabilityofhybridsystemsunderarbitraryswitching
• Stabilityofhybridsystemsundercontrolledswitching
• Stabilityofhybridsystemsunderstate-dependentswitching
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21Seattle
Aviation Weather Hazardsinstructor: Wayne r. sand
seattle, WashingtonApril 27–30, 2010AA101390
Tuesday–Friday 8a.m.–4p.m.
Classtime 28hrs.CEUs 2.8
DescriptionExaminesthekeyweatherhazardsthataffectallofaviationandprovidesanin-depthunderstandingofthemostseriousaviationweatherhazardsfacedbyallaspectsofaviation.Materialsandinstructionaredesignedtoprovideenoughdepthtoenablepilotstomakepreflightandin-flightweather-relateddecisionsintelligently.Designedtoprovideflighttestanddesignengineersthebasicinformationnecessarytoconsiderweatherfactorswhendesigningaircraftandaircraftcomponents.Flightdispatchersalsowillgaininsightintoaviationweatherhazards,whichshouldsubstantiallyenhancetheirabilitytomakeweather-relateddecisions.CoursematerialsarealsodesignedtobeusedbyRPVdesignersandoperatorstobetterdealwithweatherasitaffectsthesevehicles.Newweatherdata,productsandinformationsourceswillbediscussed.
target audienceDesignedforpilots,testpilots,meteorologists,flighttestengineers,designengineers,dispatchers,RPVdesignersandoperators,governmentandresearchlaboratorypersonnelandeducators.
fee $1,995 Includesinstruction,acoursenotebook,refreshmentsandfourlunches.
Thecoursenotebookisforparticipantsonlyandnotforsale.
Day one• Thunderstormsandstrongconvective
clouds:basicconceptualmodels,single-cellstorms,multi-cellstormsandlinestorms
• Stabilityandinstability,stormtopsandverticalmotion
• Turbulence:causesandresults,intensity,tornadoes
• Lightning:causesandresults,compositeaircraft,lightningdetectionnetworks
• Heavyrain:raindropsanddropsizes,precipitationintensity,effectsonperformance
• Radar:airborneweatherradar,WSR-88D(NEXRAD),Stormscope
• Hail:mechanismstodevelophail,visualandradardetection
Day two• Windshear:physicsofmicrobursts,
stabilityandinstability,precipitationloading,evaporation,dryandwetmicrobursts
• Gustfronts:thunderstormgenerated,coldfronts,structure
• Windsheartrainingaid:detectionsignals,flightcrewactions
• Clearairturbulence:jetstream,thunderstormwake,instability,waves,deformationzones
• DetectionSystems:TerminalDopplerWeatherRadar,Low-LevelWindshearAlertSystems,airborneforward-looksystems,airborneinsitusystems,integratedterminalweatherinformationsystem
• Accidents:discussionofkeyaccidents
Day three• Basicicingphysics:supercooledliquid
watercontent,dropletsizes,temperature
• Intensityandcharacter:light,moderate,andsevere;continuousandintermittent;collectionefficiency;rime,clearandmixed
• Icingforecasts:NWSforecasts;experimentalforecasts;cloudtypeforecasts,cumuliform(maxintermittent)andstratiform(maxcontinuous);orographicinfluence
• Aircraftperformanceeffects:de-icedandanti-icedaircraft;unprotectedcomponents;lift,drag,weightandclimbconsiderations;pilotactionconsiderations
• Icingsensors:insitu,remote,passive
• Detailedsensorsforcertification:supercooledliquidwatercontent,dropletsizes,temperature
• Howtofindand/oravoidicingconditions
Day four• Mountainweather:differentialheating,
mountainandvalleywinds,channelingwinds,thunderstorms,waves,rotors,densityaltitude
• Lowceilingandvisibility:fog,varioustypes;snow,rain;lowceilings;conditionalforecasts,chanceandoccasional
• Weather-relatedaccidentstatistics:problemareas,NTSBandAOPAstatistics,specificaccidentdiscussions
• Newsystems:ASOS,GOES,ADDS,AFSS,datalink,rapidupdatecycle,newdisplayanddepictionconcepts,airtrafficcontrollerweather,others
• Reviewandquestions
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22
Commercial Aircraft Safety Assessment and 1309 Design Analysisinstructor: Marge Jones
singapore March 1–5, 2010 • AA101310Monday–Thursday 8:30a.m.–4:30p.m.Friday 8:30am.–Noon
Classtime 31.5hrs.CEUs 3.15
fort Worth, texasJune 14–17, 2010 • AA101400
Kansas City, MissouriOctober 18–21, 2010 • AA111180AllU.S.locations:Monday–Thursday 8a.m.–4p.m.
Classtime 28hrs.CEUs 2.8
DescriptionCoverssafetyassessmentrequirementsofFARs23.1309,25.1309,27.1309and29.1309fromfundamentalanalysistechniquestosystemintegration;includingFunctionHazardAssessments,FailureModeEffectsAnalysis,FaultTreeAnalysisandSystemSafetyAssessments.IncludesdetailedreviewofSAEARP4754and4761.Principlesapplytoallcriticalandessentialaircraftsystems,aswellasTCandSTCprojects.
target audienceDesignedforParts23,25,27and29systemcertificationengineers,systemdesigners,FAADesignatedEngineeringRepresentatives(DER),aircraftcertificationpersonnelandmilitarypersonnelprocuringcivilequipment.
fee$2,595 Singapore$1,995 All other locationsIncludesinstruction,fourcoursenotebooks,SAE ARP 4754–Certification Considerations for Highly-Integrated or Complex Aircraft Systems, SAE ARP 4761– Guidelines and Methods for Conducting the Safety Assessment Process on Civil Airborne Systems and Equipment,referencematerials,refreshmentsandfourlunches.(PleasenotethattheSingaporeclassisfivedaysandincludesfivelunches.)
Thecoursenotebookisforparticipantsonlyandnotforsale.
Singapore|FortWorth|KansasCity
Day one• Systemsafetybasicsincluding
importanceofstructuredsystematicevaluations,systemsafetyandreliabilityconceptsandphilosophies,understanding1309regulations,andaccidentstatistics/data
• OverviewoftheSAEARP4761SafetyAssessmentprocessforcommercialaviation,aircraftandsystemFunctionalHazardAssessmentsandallocatingsafetyrequirements
Day two• Systemarchitectureconceptsand
designassurancelevelsincludingSAEARP4754CertificationConsiderationsforHighly-IntegratedorComplexAircraftSystems,DO-254CertificationConsiderationsforAirborneComplexElectronicHardwareandRTCADO-178SoftwareConsiderationsinAirborneSystems
• PreliminarySystemSafetyAssessments
• Failureratepredictiontechniquesandclassexercise
Day three• FailureModeandEffectsAnalysis
(FMEA)/FailureModeEffectsSummary(FMES)
• Reliabilityblockdiagramsanddependencydiagrams
• FaultTreeAnalysis(FTA)concepts,modelingtechniquesandexamples,qualitativeevaluation(cutsets),quantitativeevaluation,importancemeasures,andsoftwaretools
• ClassFMEAandFTAexercise
Day four• Commoncauseanalysis:particular
risk,zonalandcommonmode
• Systemsafetyassessment
• Tailoringmethodstoaircraftmodifications
1309courseandinstructorwasadidacticandhelpfullearningsessionandinstructorwasfriendlyandcanreallyhandletoughquestions.Overall,allKUstaffaredoingtheirjobtothefullesttoaidstudentstoreachtheirgoals.Keepupthegoodwork.
MylesJalalianFAA
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23SanDiego
Complex Electronic Hardware Development and DO-254instructor: Leanna rierson
san Diego, CaliforniaSeptember 22–24, 2010AA111150
Wednesday–Friday 8a.m.–4p.m.
Classtime 21hrs.CEUs 2.1
DescriptionThiscourseprovidesthefundamentalsofdevelopingandassessingelectroniccomponentstothestandardRTCA/DO-254,DesignAssuranceGuidanceforAirborneElectronicHardware.Itisdesignedfordevelopers,avionicsengineers,systemsintegrators,aircraftdesignersandothersinvolvedindevelopmentorimplementationofcomplexelectronichardware(e.g.,Application-SpecificIntegratedCircuits,Field-ProgrammableGateArrays,etc.).ThecoursealsoprovidesinsightintotheFAA’sreviewprocessandguidanceandprovidespracticalkeysforsuccessfuldevelopmentandcertification.Practicalexercisesandin-classactivitieswillbeusedtoenhancethelearningprocess.
target audienceDesignedfordevelopers,avionicsengineers,systemsintegrators,aircraftdesignersandothersinvolvedindevelopmentorimplementationofcomplexelectronichardwareandprogrammabledevices(e.g.,Application-SpecificIntegratedCircuits,Field-ProgrammableGateArrays,etc.).
fee $1,695Includesinstruction,acoursenotebook,the RTCA/DO-254 Design Assurance Guidance for Airborne Electronics Hardware Handbook,referencematerials,refreshmentsandthreelunches.
Attendeesshouldbringapocketcalculator.
Thecoursenotebookisforparticipantsonlyandnotforsale.
Day one• Introductionsandbackground
• HistoryandoverviewofDO-254
• FAA’sadvisorymaterial
• Complexelectronictechnology
• FrameworkofDO-254
• Planningprocess
• Developmentprocess
Day two• Validationandverification
• Configurationmanagement
• Processassurance(a.k.a.qualityassurance)
• Certificationliaisonprocess
• Tools
Day three• Firmwarevs.softwarevs.hardware
• Microprocessorassurance
• Simplevs.complex
• Structuralcoverage
• Whattoexpectfromcertificationauthorities
• Challengesincomplexhardwaredevelopmentandcertification
• Summary
How you May Benefit• Gainvaluableinsightintothe
developmentandcertificationprocessesforcomplexandprogrammableelectronics.
• Obtainpracticalkeysfordevelopingandassessingdevicesandsystemstomeetthecivilaviationstandard:RTCA/DO-254.
• Obtaintimelyinformationaboutsomeofthemoredifficulttopicsrelatedtocomplexelectronichardware,suchas“simple”hardware,microprocessorassurance,firmwareandhardwaretools.
• LearnthecommonpitfallsinapplyingDO-254andobtainingcertification,andideasforhowtoaddressthatissueproactively.
• UnderstandFAA’spolicyandguidance.
Enrollinthiscourseandinintegrated Modular avionics (iMa) and D0-297 (seepage34) andsavemoney.Thecostforthetwocoursescombinedis$2,295. AA111160
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Conceptual Design of Unmanned Aircraft Systemsinstructors: armand Chaput or richard Colgren Thisclassmaybetaughtbyoneorbothinstructors.
orlando, floridaNovember 15–19, 2010AA111230
Monday–Thursday 8a.m.–4p.m.Friday 8a.m.–11:30a.m.
Classtime 31.5hrs.CEUs 3.15
DescriptionConceptualapproachtooveralldesignofUnmannedAircraftSystems(UAS)includesconceptsofoperations,communications,payloads,controlstations,airvehiclesandsupport.Includesrequirementsandarchitecturedevelopment,initialsizingandconceptuallevelparametricandspreadsheetassessmentofmajorsystemelements.
target audienceDesignedprimarilyforpracticingconceptual-leveldesignengineers,systemsengineers,technologists,researchers,educatorsandengineeringmanagers.Participantsshouldhavesomeknowledgeofbasicaerodynamicsandconceptualdesign,althoughitisnotmandatory.Basicknowledgeofspreadsheetanalysismethodsisassumed.
fee $2,295Includesinstruction,acoursenotebook,supplementalmaterial,refreshmentsandfivelunches.
Attendeesareencouragedtobringalaptopcomputer.
Thecoursenotebookisforparticipantsonlyandnotforsale.
Day one• Courseintroduction
• IntroductiontoUAS
• UASconceptualdesignissues
• Fundamentalsofsystemdesign
• UASoperatingenvironments
• Sortierateestimates
Day two• Requirementsanalysis
• Controlstationconsiderationsandsizing
• Communicationconsiderations/sizing
• Payload(EO/IRandradar)considerationsandsizing
• Reliability,maintainabilityandsupport
• Lifecyclecost
• Decisionmaking
Day three• Airvehicleparametricdesign
• Conceptuallevelaerodynamics
• Standardatmospheremodels
• Parametricpropulsion
Day four• Massproperties
• Parametricgeometry
• Airvehicleperformance
• Missionassessment
• Methodologyandcorrelation
Day five• Airvehicleoptimization
• Overallsystemoptimization
• Classdesignpresentation
How you May Benefit• Understandhowtodesignandanalyze
overallunmannedaircraftsystems.
• Understandhowtoestimatesensorsizeandperformanceandtheirimpactonoverallsystemperformance.
• UnderstandbasicelementsofUAScommunicationsandknowhowtoestimateoverallcommunicationsystemsizeandpowerrequirements.
• Understandhowtodevelopoverallconceptsofcooperationandassessimpactsofsortierateandsupportability.
• Understandkeyairvehicleconfigurationdrivers,howtoestimateaero/propulsion/weight/stability,overallairvehicleperformance,sizeandtrade-offs.
• Understandhowtobringallofthepiecestogethertooptimizeperformanceandcostattheoverallunmannedaircraftsystemlevel.
Orlando
Anoutstandingcourseforanyoneinanaircraftsystemsdesignfield.Itgavemeafoundationtoevaluateormanagethedesignofsystems.Welldone.
1stLt.EdwardPflughU.S.AirForceTestPilotSchool
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25SanDiego
Developing a Premier Aircraft Preventive Maintenance Program Based on the Principles of Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM)instructor: neil Bloom
san Diego, CaliforniaSeptember 21-23, 2010AA111130
Tuesday–Thursday 8a.m.–4p.m.
Classtime 21hrs.CEUs 2.1
DescriptionThiscourseexploresindetailthebackground,history,fundamentalsandconceptsofaircraftpreventivemaintenance.Italsoincludeslearninghowtoavoidthepitfallswhenattemptingtodevelopapreventivemaintenanceprogram.Participantswilllearntheprocessandmethodologyforestablishing,developingandimplementingapremierpreventivemaintenanceprogrambasedontheprinciplesofReliability-CenteredMaintenance(RCM).
AirlineMaintenanceSteeringGroupLogic(MSG)andSAEDocumentJA1011arethoroughlydiscussed.Participantswilllearnwhenasingle-failureanalysisisacceptable,whenamultiple-failureanalysisisrequiredandwhenarun-to-failure(RTF)strategymaybeinvoked.Participantswillbeabletorecognizeandappreciatethedifferencesbetweencritical,potentiallycritical,commitmentandeconomiccomponentsastheyrelatetothe“consequences”ofequipmentfailures.
target audienceThetargetaudienceincludesaircraftsystemsengineers,designers,qualityassurancespecialists,maintenancespecialists,productionplanners,pilots,airframemanufacturerrepresentatives,airlinemaintenanceandengineeringpersonnel,FAApersonnel,andevensenior-levelmanagement-selectedaircraftmechanicsandtechnicians.
fee: $1,695Includesinstruction,acoursenotebook,Reliability Centered Maintenance—Implementation Made Simple, byNeilBloom,refreshmentsandthreelunches.
Thecoursenotebookisforparticipantsonlyandnotforsale.
Day one• IntroductiontoReliability-Centered
Maintenance(RCM)
• BackgroundofMSGLogicandRCM
• Real-lifedisasterscausedbyinadequatepreventivemaintenanceprograms
• ChallengesofimplementinganRCM-BasedPMProgram
• Howtoavoidthepitfalls
• ExplanationoftheRCMconcepts
• ThethreephasesofanRCM-BasedPMProgram
• Understandingdifferentfailuremodes
• Understandingthe“canonlaw”forrun-to-failure
• Understanding“hiddenfailures”
• The“MissingLink”ofRCM
• WhatRCMisandwhatitisnot
• Understandingthedifferencesbetweenredundant,standbyandbackupfunctions
Day two• Preventivemaintenanceprogram
implementation
• Databases
• Informationalresources
• Informationtechnology—software
• RCMmadesimple:Theimplementationprocessdefininganassetreliabilitystrategy
• Minimumequipmentlistforaircraftdepartureeligibility
• UnderstandingtheConsequenceofFailureAnalysis(COFA)
• CompletingtheCOFAworksheet
• TheRCMdecisionlogicprocess
• Preventivemaintenance—taskselection
• Time-directedtasks
• Condition-directedtasks
• Failure-findingtasks
• CompletingthePMtaskworksheet
• PredictiveMaintenance(PdM)techniques
• Probabilitiesastheyrelatetopreventivemaintenance
• Samplingtechniques
Day three• RCMforinstruments
• Instrumentcategories
• Instrumentdesigntolerancecriteria
• TheInstrumentLogicTree
• TheRCM“LivingProgram”
• Craftfeedbackevaluationelement
• CorrectiveMaintenance(CM)evaluationelement
• Vendormanualsandbulletins
• FAAAirworthinessDirectives
• Rootcauseanalyses
• Preventivemaintenanceprogramaudits
• Amonitoringandtrendingstrategy
• Howtomeasurereliability
• Howtomonitorreliability
• Howtotrendreliability
• Aggregatemetrics
• AvoidingmisleadingKPImetrics
• RCMasanaerospaceculture
• Step-by-stepreviewoftheentireprocess
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26 SanDiego
Digital Flight Control Systems: Analysis and Designinstructor: David r. Downing
san Diego, CaliforniaSeptember 13–17, 2010AA111020
Monday–Friday 8a.m.–4p.m.
Classtime 35hrs.CEUs 3.5
DescriptionThiscoursepresentsasetofclassicalandmodernflightcontrolanalysisanddesigntools.Thesetoolswillbecombinedtoformadesignprocessthatwillenablethedevelopmentofflightcontrolsystemsthatareimplementablein“realworld”vehicles.Thesetechniqueswillbeusedtodesigntypicalaeronauticalvehicles’lateralandlongitudinalcontrollers.
target audienceDesignedforindividualsfromgovernmentorindustrywhodesign,simulate,implement,testoroperatedigitalflightcontrolsystemsorwhoneedanintroductiontoclassicalandmodernflightcontrolconcepts.
fee $2,295Includesinstruction,acoursenotebook,refreshmentsandfivelunches.
Thecoursenotebookisforparticipantsonlyandnotforsale.
Day oneIntroductionandProblemDefinition,FlightDynamics:developmentofnonlinearequationsofmotion,developmentoflinearequationsofmotion,standardtrimconditions,developmentofstabilityandcontrolderivatives
ClassicalDesignofContinuousControllersUsingSISOTools:problemdefinition,LaplaceTransforms,complexplaneanalysisoflinearSISOsystems,analysisofclosedloopSISOsystems,compensators,frequencyresponseoflinearfirstandsecondordersystems,Bodediagrams,systemidentification,designofSISOclosed-loopcontrolsystems.
Day twoClassicalDesignofContinuousControllersUsingSISOTools(cont.):DesignoftypicalcontinuouslateralandlongitudinalcontrolmodesforcontinuousMIMOvehicles,implementationofperturbationcontrollersinnonlinearMIMOvehicles.
ClassicalDesignofSampledDataControllersUsingSISOTools:problemdefinition,developmodelsofsamplerandZOH,complexplaneanalysisoflinearSISO-sampleddatasystems,analysisofclosed-loopSISOsampleddatasystems,z-planecompensators,designoftypicalsampleddatalateralandlongitudinalcontrolmodesforcontinuousMIMOvehicles,implementationofperturbationcontrollersinnonlinearMIMOvehicles.
Day threeModernDesignofContinuousMIMOControllers:analysisofMIMOsystems,developmentofcontinuousLinearQuadraticRegulator,weightingmatrixselection,nonzerosetpointproblem,proportionalintegralstructure,controlrateweightingstructure,PIFstructure,comparisonofPIFandPIDcontrolstructures,designoftypicallateralandlongitudinalcontrolmodesforcontinuousMIMOvehiclesusingmoderntechniques.
Day fourModernDesignofSampledDataMIMOControllers:developmentandanalysisofdigitalMIMOsystems,developmentofdiscreteandsampleddataLinearQuadraticRegulator,weightingmatrixselection,nonzerosetpointproblem,proportionalintegralstructure,controlrateweightingstructure,PIFstructure,designoftypicalsampleddatalateralandlongitudinalcontrolmodesforMIMOvehiclesusingmoderntechniques.
Day fiveOutputFeedbackforSampledDataControllers:developmentofoutputfeedbackdesigntechniques,commandgeneratortracker,outputfeedback-PIF-CGTMIMO-sampleddatacontrollers,designoftypicalsampleddatalateralandlongitudinalcontrolmodesforMIMOvehiclesusingoutputfeedbacktechniques.
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FAA Certification Procedures and Airworthiness Requirements as Applied to Military Procurement of Commercial Derivative Aircraft/Systemsinstructors: Gilbert L. thompson and everett W. Pittman Thiscoursemaybetaughtbyoneorbothinstructors.
san Diego, CaliforniaSeptember 20–22, 2010AA111090
Monday–Wednesday 8a.m.–4p.m.
Classtime 21hrs.CEUs 2.1
DescriptionOverviewofFAAfunctionsandrequirementsapplicabletoTypeDesignApproval,ProductionApproval,AirworthinessApproval,andContinuedAirworthinessassociatedwithmilitary-procuredcommercialderivativeaircraftandproducts.Coursewillfocusontheuniquemilitaryneedsinprocurement(customerversuscontractor)ofproductsmeetingcivilairworthinessrequirementswhicharealignedwithmilitary-specificmission/airworthinessgoals.
target audienceDesigned,andfocusedinscope,specificallyforU.S.DepartmentofDefense(DoD),DepartmentofHomelandSecurity,U.S.CoastGuard,andnon-U.S.militaryprocurementandairworthinesspersonnel,andassociatedmilitary/supplierengineers,consultants,projectdirectorsinvolvedinprocurementofCommercialDerivativeAircraft(CDA)orequipmentdevelopedforuseonCDA.
fee $1,695Includesinstruction,acoursenotebook,supplementalmaterial,refreshmentsandthreelunches.
Thecoursenotebookisforparticipantsonlyandnotforsale.
Day one• Reviewofcoursecontentandclass
exercise
• OverviewofFAAAircraftCertification(AIR)andFlightStandards(AFS)serviceorganizationsastheyrelatetomilitaryuseofcommercialderivativeaircraft/systems
• ApplicabilityofFAAAdvisoryCirculars,NoticesandOrders
• FAA“baseline”and“Project-SpecificServiceAgreement”(PSSA)servicesfollowingTitle14,CodeofFederalRegulations(CFR),Parts1,11,21
• PartsManufacturerApproval(PMA)process
• TechnicalStandardOrderAuthorization(TSOA)process
• AirworthinessStandardsParts23,25,26,27,29,and33
• Part183,RepresentativesoftheAdministrator,includingSubpartD,OrganizationDesignationAuthorization(ODA)
Day two• Part43,Maintenance,Preventive
Maintenance,Rebuilding,andAlteration
• EligibilityofDepartmentofDefense(DoD)/DoDcontractorinstallationsandmodificationcentersasFAAPart145RepairStations
• Part39,AirworthinessDirectives
• FlightStandardsAircraftEvaluationGroup’s(AEG)roleinaircraftcertification
• Specialconditions,equivalentlevelofsafetyandexemptionprocessandissuance
• TypeCertification(TC)andSupplementalTypeCertification(STC)process(FAAHandbook8110.4)
• UtilizingFAAandIndustryGuidetoProductCertification,specificallyProject-SpecificCertificationPlan(PSCP)principlesintheRequestforProposal(RFP)process
• ImpactofFAASafetyManagementpractices;FAAForm337/FieldApprovalprocess
Day three• TypeCertificationDataSheets(TCDS)
• ImpactofPart36,NoiseStandards;AirworthinessDirective(AD)processappliedtoCDA
• BilateralAviationSafetyAgreements(BASA)andEuropeanAviationSafetyAgency(EASA)
• ImpactofDoDacquisitionpoliciesasexemplifiedbyUSAFPolicyDirectives62-4,62-5,62-6,NAVAIRInstruction13100.15,andArmyRegulation70-62
• MemorandumofAgreement/InteragencySupportAgreementbetweenDOT/FAAandArmedServicesoftheUnitedStates
• ComparisonofDoD/FAAairworthinessprocesses;applicationofMIL-HDBK-516B,AirworthinessCertificationCriteria;developmentofTACC/MACC
• RoleoftheFAAMilitaryCertificationOffice(MCO)
• FAAOrder8110.101,TypeCertificationProceduresforMilitaryCommercialDerivativeAircraft
• CertificationoptionsforCDA;useofFAAForm8130-31,StatementofConformity–MilitaryAircraft
SanDiego
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28 Orlando
FAA Conformity, Production and Airworthiness Certification Approval Requirementsinstructor: Donald Plouffe
orlando, floridaNovember 16–18, 2010AA111270
Tuesday–Thursday 8a.m.–4p.m.
Classtime 21hrs.CEUs 2.1
DescriptionPresentsthefundamentalFAArequirementstoproduceproducts,appliancesandpartsforinstallationonFAA-typecertificatedproducts.IncludesFAAconformityprocess,qualityassurancerequirements,theFAA’sevaluationprogram,airworthinessrequirementsandcertificatemanagement.AlsoincludesabroadoverviewoftheOrganizationalDelegationAuthorization(ODA)regulations,qualification,responsibilities,application,appointment,operationandmanagement.
target audienceDesignedforgovernmentandindustry(originalequipmentandsuppliers)engineers,qualityassurancepersonnel,DesignatedAirworthinessRepresentatives(DARs),andmanagersinvolvedinthemanufactureofproducts,appliancesandpartsinstalledoncivilormilitaryaircraftwithFAAairworthinesscertification.
fee $1,695Includesinstruction,acoursenotebook,supplementalmaterial,refreshmentsandthreelunches.
Thecoursenotebookisforparticipantsonlyandnotforsale.
Day one• Reviewcoursecontentandidentification
ofattendees’keyissues
• Aircraftcertificationserviceversusflightstandards
• Overviewof14CFRPart21
• Designeeanddelegations
• Rules,policyandguidance
• FAAconformityprocess
Day two• Productionapprovals
• Qualitysystemrequirements
• AircraftCertificationSystemsEvaluationProgram(ACSEP)
• Certificatemanagement
• Airworthinessapprovals
Day three• Airworthinessapprovals
• Complianceandenforcement
• OrganizationalDelegationAuthorization(ODA)
How you May Benefit• LearntheFAAqualityassurancesystem
requirementsforproducingpartsforthecivilaviationfleet.
• ObtainaclearunderstandingoftheFAAconformityinspectionprocess.
• UnderstandtherequirementsandprocessleadinguptoanFAAproductionapproval.
• GainanunderstandingofwhattheFAAconsiderstheelementsofagood-qualityassurancesystemandhowtheFAAauditsthesystem.
• LearnthevariousFAAairworthinessapprovalsandhowtheyapplytoyourproduct.
• Learnwhatittakestoexportyourproductstoothercountries.
• UnderstandtheFAA’sComplianceandEnforcementProgram.
Thiscoursewasextremelyinformativeandeasytograspthebasicprincipleswithoutgettingboggeddownwithtoomanydetailedregulatoryreferences.Highlyrecommendedforindividualswhoseekahigh-levelview/descriptionoftheFAAcertificationprocess.
Sidney“Butch”SneadeNavmarAppliedSciencesCorp.
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FAA Functions and Requirements Leading to Airworthiness Approvalinstructors: Gilbert L. thompson and everett W. Pittman Thecoursemaybetaughtbyoneorbothinstructors.
seattle, WashingtonApril 27–29, 2010AA101380
Tuesday–Thursday 8a.m.–4p.m.
Classtime 21hrs.CEUs 2.1
san Diego, CaliforniaSeptember 15–17, 2010AA111070
Wednesday–Friday 8a.m.–4p.m.
Classtime 21hrs.CEUs 2.1
DescriptionOverviewoftheFAAorganizationalstructureanditsfunctioninaircraftcertification,therulemakingandadvisoryprocess,productionrulesapplicabletoaircraftandaircraftcomponents,subsequentcertificationprocessandcontinuedairworthiness.Courseisspecificallytailoredtowardcivilairworthinesscertification.CourseisFAA-approvedforIArenewal.
target audienceDesignedforindustry(airframeandvendor)engineers,designengineers,civilairworthinessengineers,consultants,projectdirectors,aircraftmodifiers,FAADesignatedEngineeringRepresentatives(DER)andcoordinators,FAAorganizationaldesignees/authorizedrepresentatives(AR),industryandgovernmentalqualityassuranceinspectorsandmanagers.
fee $1,695Includesinstruction,acoursenotebook,supplementalmaterial,refreshmentsandthreelunches.
Thecoursenotebookisforparticipantsonlyandnotforsale.
Day one• Reviewofcoursecontentand
identificationofattendees’keyissues
• OverviewofFAAAircraftCertification(AIR)andFlightStandards(AFS)serviceorganizationandfunctions
• AdvisoryCircular,NoticeandOrderprocessandissuance
• FederalAviationRegulations(FAR)Parts1and11
• FARPart21andtheTechnicalStandardOrderAuthorization(TSOA)process
Day two• Parts43and45
• Part36NoiseRequirements
• Part39,AirworthinessDirectives
• Part183,RepresentativesoftheAdministrator,includingSubpartD,OrganizationDesignationAuthorization(ODA);FlightStandardsAircraftEvaluationGroup’s(AEG)roleinaircraftcertification
• Parts23,25,26,27,29,and33
• Rulemakingandspecialconditions,processandissuance
• Equivalentlevelofsafetyandexemptionprocess
• PartsManufacturerApproval(PMA)
• TypeCertification(TC)andSupplementalTypeCertification(STC)process(FAAHandbook8110.4)
• CertificationProcessImprovement(CPI),FAAandIndustryGuidetoProductCertification,PartnershipforSafetyPlan(PSP)/ProjectSpecificCertificationPlan(PSCP)
• SafetyManagementconcepts;documentationoftypicalTCandSTCprojects
• FAAForm337/FieldApproval
Day three• ContinuationoftypicalTCandSTC
projects
• RelationofParts23and25toCivilAviationRegulations(CAR),CARs3and4bDevelopingTypeCertificationDataSheets(TCDS)
• NoiseCertificationPart36;AirworthinessDirective(AD)process,Part39
• AEG’sinvolvementinMMEL,maintenanceandflightmanuals
• FlightStandardsInformationManagementSystem(FSIMS),noticesandordersrelatedtoairworthiness
• BilateralAviationSafetyAgreements(BASA)
• U.S./EuropeanUnionExecutiveAgreementandtheEuropeanAviationSafetyAgency(EASA)
• InternationalCivilAviationOrganization(ICAO)
Seattle|SanDiego
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30 Orlando
Flight Control and Hydraulic Systemsinstructor: Wayne stout
orlando, floridaNovember 15–19, 2010AA111240
Monday–Thursday 8a.m.–4p.m.Friday 8a.m.–11:30a.m.
Classtime 31.5hrs.CEUs 3.15
DescriptionCoversfundamentaldesignissues,systemrequirements,andanalysisdesignmethodologiesforaerospacehydraulicandflightcontrolsystems.Includesdesignrequirements,componentdescriptionandoperation,componentandsystemmathmodeling,componentsizing,systemlayoutrationale,systemsizingandairframeintegration.Emphasizesthefundamentalsandnecessaryengineeringtools(bothanalyticalandotherwise)neededtounderstandanddesignaerospacehydraulicandflightcontrolsystems.Practicalexamplesandactualsystemsarepresentedanddiscussedthroughouttheclass.
target audienceDesignedforsystemandcomponentlevelengineersandmanagers,includingairframe,vendor,industry,governmentandeducatorsinvolvedwithaerospacemechanicalsystems.
fee $2,295Includesinstruction,acoursenotebook,refreshmentsandfivelunches.
Attendeesshouldbringapocketcalculator.
Thecoursenotebookisforparticipantsonlyandnotforsale.
Day oneIntroductionandbackground,systemdesignmethodology,designrequirements(customer,business,regulatory,engineering,environmental,competition),designimplicationsofrequirements,designrequirementexample,designguidesandmanuals,testing,openandclosed-loopsystems,systemanalysis(nonlinearsimulations,linearanalysismodelsandnonlinearanalysismodels)
Hydraulicfundamentals:fluidproperties(density,viscosity,bulkmodulus),fluidflow(tubes,orifices,servo),pressuretransientsinfluidflow,conservationofmassandmomentum,basichydraulicsystemmodelingequations,computer-aidedmodelingofhydraulicsystems,examples
Day twoHydrauliccomponents:operation,examples,fundamentalequationsforeachcomponentandcomponentsizing,componentsincludeactuators,meteringvalves,reliefvalves,shuttlevalves,pumps,motors,checkvalvesandfuses,accumulators,reservoirs,pressureregulation,andflowcontrol,thermodynamicsofhydraulicsystems,examples
Day threeServovalves(flapper,jetpipeandmotor-controlled)
Hydraulicsystemdesign:basicsystemconfigurations,powergenerationsystems,landinggearcontrol,brakesystems,flaps/slats,spoilers,steering,thrustreversers,primaryflightcontrol,actuationexamples(mechanicalandelectrical)
Hydraulicsystemdesignissues,impactofcertificationregulations,hydraulicsystemdesignmethodology,failuremodes,safetyanalysisissuesandredundancy,integrationwithmechanicalsystems
Day fourMechanismfundamentals:mechanicaladvantage,gearingratios,buildingblockmechanisms(linkages,bellcranks,overcenter,dwellorlostmotion,addition/amplification,yokes,cables,overrideanddisconnects,etc.),fourbarlinkages,gearingfundamentals,gearingsystemsincludingstandard/planetarygeartrains,powerscrews,nonlinearities,stiffness,examplesofmechanicalsystems,examples
Flightcontrolsystemdesign:flightcontrolconfigurations(reversible,irreversible,fly-by-wire),mechanizationofflap/slats,flightcontrolsystemdesignissues,impactofcertificationregulations,failuremodes(jams,runaways,slowovers),safetyanalysisissuesandredundancy,flightcontrolsystemdesignmethodologyandexamples
Day fiveFlightcontrolsystemairframeintegration,hydraulicsystemintegration,faultdetection,fly-by-wireactuation
Extensionstocurrentsystemdesignmethods:hybridsystemmodeling,DesignofExperiments(DOE),comprehensivetesting,sensitivitymethods,probabilisticmethods,referencesandresources
How you May Benefit• Learnthefundamentalsandenhance
overallknowledgeofflightcontrolandhydraulicsystemdesign.
• Improveunderstandingofcomponentoperation,performancecharacteristics,sizingandmodeling.
• Understandthegoverningphysicalequationsforthevariouscomponents/systemsandhowtheycanbeutilizedtoaddressfundamentaldesignissues.
• Gainanappreciationfortheissuesandrequirementsassociatedwithaircraftmechanicalsystems.
• Improveknowledgeofsensitivityandrobustdesignmethodsthatareapplicabletomechanicalsystemdesign.
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31Seattle|SanDiego
Flight Test Principles and Practicesinstructor: Donald t. Ward
seattle, Washington April 26–30, 2010AA101350Monday–Friday 8a.m.–4p.m.
Classtime 35hrs.CEUs 3.5
san Diego, California September 20–24, 2010AA111110Monday–Friday 8a.m.–4p.m.
Classtime 35hrs.CEUs 3.5
DescriptionIntroductiontoflighttestprocess,principlesandpractices.Engineeringprinciplesandtheirapplicationtotheflighttestingofaircraftwillbecovered.
target audienceDesignedforalllevelsofengineersandmanagersinindustryworkingonflighttestprojects,militaryandcivilprojectengineers,testpilotsandflighttestengineers,governmentresearchlaboratorypersonnel,andFAAandotherregulatoryagencyengineers.
fee $2,295Includesinstruction,acoursenotebook, Introduction to Flight Test Engineering, Volume I,byDonaldT.Ward,ThomasW.StrganacandRobNiewohner,refreshmentsandfivelunches.
Thecoursenotebookisforparticipantsonlyandnotforsale.
Day one• Flighttestoverviewandintroduction;
theatmosphere:properties,altimetry,pneumaticlag
• Airdataprinciplesandmeasurements:airspeed,altitude,Machnumber,alphaandbeta
• Mass,centerofgravity,andmomentofinertiadetermination
• Time/spacepositionmeasurements
Day two• Airdatacalibrationmethods:position
error;temperatureprobe,angleofattack,andsideslipcalibration
• Instrumentationsystemprinciples:designrequirements,staticanddynamicresponse,calibration
• Datarecordingandprocessingmethods:analog,digital,filtering,andsignalconditioning;properuseofdigitalbusdata(MIL-1553,ARINC429,629)forflighttesting
• Propulsionsystemtesting:piston,turboprop,andturbofanengines
• In-flightmeasurementofthrustandpower
Day three• Stalltests:stallspeeddetermination,stall
characteristics,stallprotectionssystems
• Flighttestprogramplanning:organization,milestones,flightcards,documentation,procedures,safetyissues
• Takeoffandlandingsandcruiseperformance:speed,range,andendurance
• Climbperformance:testmethods,correctiontostandardconditions,specificenergyconcepts
Day four• Advancedperformancemethods:
nonstabilizedperformancemethods,turningperformance,groundeffectmeasurement,gettingmoreforlessfromflighttests
• Staticstabilityandcontrol:longitudinalandlateral-directionalstaticstabilitytesting
• Dynamicstabilityandcontrol:dynamicmodecharacteristicsandmeasurement
• Handlingqualities:Cooper-Harperscale,FARandMIL-SPECrequirements,workloadscale
• Parameteridentification:regressionanalysis,maximumlikelihoodestimationofderivatives
Day five• Thrustdragaccounting,isolationand
measurementofcomponentdrags
• Structuralflighttests:staticloads,flutter
• Flowvisualization:tufts,flowcones,sublimatingchemicals,liquidcrystals,dyes,smokeinjection;testmethods
• Spintesting:testmethods,safetyissues
• Systemstestingandevaluation:communication,navigation,SASandautopilots
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32 Singapore|Seattle|SanDiego|KansasCity|Orlando
Fundamental Avionicsinstructors: albert Helfrick, Brian Butka, William Barott and robert ChupkaThiscoursemaybetaughtbyoneinstructororacombinationofinstructors,dependingonavailability.
singaporeMarch 1–5, 2010 • AA101320Monday–Thursday 8:30a.m.–4:30p.m.Friday 8:30a.m.–3:15p.m.
Classtime 33.75hrs.CEUs 3.375
seattle, WashingtonApril 26–30, 2010 • AA101360
san Diego, CaliforniaSeptember 13–17, 2010 • AA111030
Kansas City, MissouriOctober 18–22, 2010 • AA111200
orlando, floridaNovember 15–19, 2010 • AA111250
AllU.S.locations:Monday–Thursday 8a.m.–4p.m.Friday 8a.m.–2:45p.m.
Classtime 33.75hrs.CEUs 3.375
DescriptionThiscourseisacomprehensivestudyofavionicsfromthesimplestand-alonesystemstothelatestintegratedsystems.Thetheoryofoperationiscoveredaswellastheenvironmentandcertificationprocesses.
target audienceDesignedforavionicsengineers,electronictestinglaboratorypersonnel,airframesystemsandflighttestengineers,governmentresearchlaboratorypersonnel,FAADesignatedEngineeringRepresentatives(DERs)andmilitarypersonnelprocuringcivilequipment.
fee$2,595 Singapore$2,295 All other locationsIncludesinstruction,coursenotebook,Principles of Avionics, byAlbertHelfrick;supplementalmaterials,refreshmentsandfivelunches.
Thecoursenotebookisforparticipantsonlyandnotforsale.
Day one• Earlyhistoryofaviationandwireless
• Historyofregulatoryandadvisorybodies
• EstablishmentoftheNationalAirspaceSystem,NAS
• FederalAviationRegulations,FAR
• Europeanregulatoryandadvisoryagencies
• Radionavigation
• Antennasandradiobeams
• Nondirectionalbeacon
• VHFOmnirange
• Distancemeasuring,DME
Day two• Long-RangeNavigation,LORAN
• LandingSystems,ILS
• Radaraltimeter
• Groundproximitywarningsystems
• TerrainAwarenessandWarningSystem,TAWS
• Satellitenavigation
• GlobalPositioningSystem,GPS
Day three• Secondaryradar,ModeA/C,ModeS
• Collisionavoidance,TCAS
• AutomaticDependentSurveillance,Broadcast,ADSB
• Weatherradar
• Lightningdetection
• Airbornecommunication
• Aeronauticaltelecommunicationsnetwork
• Databuses/networking
• Compass/gyros
• Airdatasystems
Day four• Inertialnavigation
• Lasergyros
• RandomNavigation,RNAV
• RequiredNavigationPerformance,RNPDisplays
• Humanfactors
• Electromagneticcompatibility
• HighIntensityRadiatedFields,HIRF
• Lightningeffects
Day five• Airborneenvironment,DO-160
• Failureanalysis
• Safetyassessment
• Designassurancelevels
• Reliabilityprediction,MIL-HDBK217
• Softwareconsiderations,DO-178
• Hardwareconsiderations,DO-254
• Flightdatarecorder
• Cockpitvoicerecorder
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33FortWorth|SanDiego
Helicopter Performance, Stability and Controlinstructor: ray Prouty
fort Worth, texasJune 14–18, 2010AA101420
Monday–Thursday 8a.m.–4p.m.Friday 8a.m.–11:30a.m.
Classtime 31.5hrs.CEUs 3.15
san Diego, CaliforniaSeptember 13-17, 2010AA111040
Monday–Thursday 8a.m.–4p.m.Friday 8a.m.–11:30a.m.
Classtime 31.5hrs.CEUs 3.15
DescriptionWhattheworkinghelicopteraerodynamicistneedstoknowtoanalyzeanexistingdesignorparticipateinthedevelopmentofanewone.Coversallaspectsofhover,verticalflightandforwardflight.Emphasisonrelatinghelicopteraerodynamicstoairplaneaerodynamicsforthosewhoaremakingthetransition.
target audienceDesignedforengineers,engineeringmanagersandeducatorswhoareinvolvedinhelicopters.
fee $2,295Includesinstruction,acoursenotebook,refreshmentsandfivelunches.
Thecoursenotebookisforparticipantsonlyandnotforsale.
Day one• Thehoveringhelicopter
• Factorsaffectinghover
• Verticalflight
• Momentumtheoryofforwardflight
• Blade-elementtheoryofforwardflight
Day two• Blade-elementtheoryofforwardflight
(continued)
• Forwardflightcomputerprogram
• Estimatingperformance
• Calculatingperformancecharacteristics
• Maneuveringflight
Day three• Rotorflappingcharacteristics
• Trimandstaticstability
• Dynamicstability
• Aerodynamicconsiderationsofmainrotor
Day four• Airfoilsforrotorblades
• Anti-torquesystems
• Empennagesandwings
• Otherconfigurations:tandems,coaxials,synchropters,tilt-rotors,tilt-wings
• Thepreliminarydesignprocess
Day five• Noise
• Vibrations
• Helicopteraccidents
WhoneedsWikipediawhenyouhaveRayProutyasaninstructor!EdwardBrianMoeller
SikorskyAircraftCompany
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34 SanDiego
Integrated Modular Avionics (IMA) and DO-297 (NEw)instructor: Leanna rierson
san Diego, CaliforniaSeptember 20-21, 2010AA111080
Monday–Tuesday 8a.m.–4p.m.
Classtime 14hrs.CEUs 1.4
DescriptionThiscourseprovidesthefundamentalsfordevelopingandintegratingIMAsystems,usingTSO-C153 (Integrated Modular Avionics Hardware Elements), FAAAdvisoryCircular20-145(Guidance for Integrated Modular Avionics [IMA] that Implement TSO-C153 Authorized Hardware Elements), andDO-297 Integrated Modular Avionics (IMA) Development Guidance and Certification Considerations.Practicalexercisesandin-classactivitieswillbeusedtoenhancethelearningprocess.
target audienceDesignedfordevelopersandintegratorsofintegratedmodularavionicssystems.ThefocuswillbeonidentifyingchallengeswithIMAandsatisfyingtheregulatoryguidance.
fee $1,295Includesinstruction,acoursenotebook,RTCADO-297Integrated Modular Avionics (IMA) Development Guidance and Certification Considerations, refreshmentsandtwolunches.
Thecoursenotebookisforparticipantsonlyandnotforsale.
Day one• Introductionsandbackground
• WhatisIMA?
• WhatarethebenefitsofIMA?
• HistoryofIMAandsupportingcertificationguidance
• OverviewoftheIMAguidancematerial
• TSO-C153(Integrated Modular Avionics Hardware Elements)
• PurposeofTSO-C153
• LimitationsofTSO-C153
• ExperiencestodatewithTSO-C153
• TSO-C153contents
• DevelopingaMinimumPerformanceSpecificationperTSO-C153
• UniqueaspectsofTSO-C153
• FAAAdvisoryCircular20-145(Guidance for Integrated Modular Avionics [IMA] that Implement TSO-C153 Authorized Hardware Elements)
• PurposeoftheAdvisoryCircular(AC)
• TechnicalhighlightsfromtheAC
• Rolesandresponsibilities
• ConsideringTSO-C153andAC20-145fromvarioususerperspectives(e.g.,avionicsdeveloperandaircraftmanufacturer)
• DO-297(Integrated Modular Avionics [IMA] Development Guidance and Certification Considerations)
• OverviewofDO-297
Day two• DO-297(continued)
• TechnicalhighlightsofDO-297
• Designguidelines
• Partitioninganalysis
• Healthmanagement
• Integration
• Configurationfilesandconfigurationmanagement
• CertificationapproachofDO-297
• Sixcertificationtasks
• Lifecycleprocesses
• Lifecycledata
• FAA’splansforrecognizingDO-297
• ARINC653UsageinIMASystems
• UsingTSO-C153,AC20-145,DO-297,andARINC653together
• CommonchallengesinIMAdevelopmentandcertification
• PracticaltipsforIMAdevelopmentandcertification
How you May Benefit• GainvaluableinsightintotheIMA
developmentandcertificationprocesses.
• UnderstandtheimportanceofIMAdesignassurance.
• ObtainpracticalinsightintohowtoaddresssomeofthecommonIMAchallenges.
• UnderstandFAA’sIMApolicyandguidance.
EnrollinthiscourseandinComplex electronic Hardware Development and D0-254 (seepage23) andsavemoney.Thecostforthetwocoursescombinedis
$2,295. AA111160
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Operational Aircraft Performance and Flight Test Practicesinstructor: Mario asselin
orlando, florida November 15–19, 2010AA111260
Monday–Friday 8a.m.–4p.m.
Classtime 35hrs.CEUs 3.5
DescriptionOverviewofairplaneperformancetheoryandprediction,certificationstandardsandbasicflighttestpractices.Coursewillfocusonturbojet/turbofan-poweredaircraftcertifiedunderJAR/CAR/14CFRPart25.ThisstandardwillbrieflybecomparedtomilitaryandPart23standardstoshowdifferentapproachestosafety,certification,operationalanddesigndifferences.
target audienceDesignedforaeronauticalengineersinthedesignorflighttestdepartments,educators,aircrewswithengineeringbackgroundandmilitarypersonnelinvolvedinmanagingfleetsof14CFRPart25(FAR25)-certifiedaircraft.
fee $2,295Includesinstruction,acoursenotebook, An Introduction to Aircraft Performance, byMarioAsselin,refreshmentsandfivelunches.TheinstructorrecommendsbringingalaptopcomputerwithExceltoworkexercises.
Thecoursenotebookisforparticipantsonlyandnotforsale.
Day oneIntroduction;atmosphericmodels;airspeeds;positionerrors;dragpolarandenginemodels;weightandbalance
Day twoStallspeedsandstalltesting;stallwarningandstallidentification;requiredinstrumentationanddatareduction;testingforlow-speeddrag,excessthrustmonitoring;checkclimbs;high-speeddragandbasicflightenvelopelimits
Day threeAircraftrange;measuringSAR;datareduction;presentingtheinformationtoaircrews;climbingperformance;WATlimits;turningperformance
Day fourTake-offperformance,basicmodels;flighttest;rejectedtakeoff;presentingtheinformationtotheflightcrew(AFM,flightmanuals)
Day fiveLandingperformance;presentingtheinformationtotheflightcrew(AFM,flightmanuals);considerationforcontaminatedrunways(CAR/JAR);obstacleclearance;accountingforhightemperaturedeviationforminimumaltitudeflights
How you May Benefit• Reviewbasicairplaneperformance
theory.
• Determinewhatneedstobetestedtobuildperformancemodels.
• Determinetherequiredinstrumentationtobestmeasureairplaneperformance.
• Understandthescatternormallyexpectedduringflighttestingandhowappropriatefeedbackfromengineeringhelpstheflightcrewminimizethisscatter.
• Developperformancemodelstomatchflighttestresults.
• Understandthesafetylevelbuilt-incertificationrequirementsandtheirimpactonairplaneperformance.
• Understandhowtoshowcompliancetothecertificationauthorities.
• Learnhowtopresenttheairplaneperformanceinformationtotheflightcrew.
• Understandhowtosetoperationallimitstoensurecontinuedoperationalsafety.
Remarkablebreadthanddepthofaircraftperformancecoveragegiventhefive-daycourseduration,skillfullypresentedwithintheintegratedcontextsofFAAcertificationrequirements,airplaneperformancetheoryandpilotoperations.ProfessorAsselinperfectlybalancestheseelementstodeliveramasterfultreatmentofaircraftperformancefromtheanalysisstagetoflighttest,backedbyhisvastindustryexperienceanddedicationtoteaching.Puredelight!
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Principles of Aeroelasticityinstructor: thomas William strganac
seattle, Washington April 26–30, 2010AA101370
Monday–Thursday 8a.m.–4p.m.Friday 8a.m.–2p.m.
Classtime 33hrs.CEUs 3.3
DescriptionProvidesanin-depthunderstandingofaeroelasticbehaviorforaerospacesystems.Exploresaeroelasticphenomena,structuraldynamicsandfluid-structure-controlinteraction;alsoexaminespracticalissuessuchasgroundandflighttests.Includessolutionmethodologies,state-of-the-artcomputationalmethodsforaeroelasticanalysis,developmentoftheoperationalboundary,aeroservoelasticityandcontemporaryissuessuchaslimitcycleoscillationsandrelatednonlinearpathologiesinaeroelasticsystems.
target audienceDesignedforengineersandtechnicalmanagersinvolvedinaerospacevehicledesign,analysisandtesting.
fee $2,295Includesinstruction,acoursenotebook,Aeroelasticity,byRaymondBisplinghoff,HoltAshleyandRobertHalfman;Introduction to Flight Test Engineering, Volume II,byDonaldT.Ward,ThomasWilliamStrganacandRobertNiewohner;refreshmentsandfivelunches.
Thecoursenotebookisforparticipantsonlyandnotforsale.
Day one• Overviewandfoundation
• Introductionandhistoricalreview
• Fundamentals:definitions,similarityparametersandaeroelasticstabilityboundaries
• Staticaeroelasticity:divergence,lifteffectiveness,controleffectiveness,reversalandactivesuppression
• Introductiontodynamicaeroelasticity:gustresponse,flutter,buzz
Day two• Theory
• Principlesofmechanicalvibrations
• Modalmethods
• Structuraldynamics
• Steadyandquasi-steadyaerodynamics
Day three• Theory(continued)
• Unsteadyaerodynamics:“Theodorsen”aerodynamics,numericalmethodsandapproximations,striptheory,vortexanddoubletlatticemethods
• Methodsofanalysis
• Governingequationsfortheaeroelasticsystem
• Frequencydomainmethods:modalformulations,V-gdiagrams,K-method(U.S.method),andP-kmethod(Britishmethod)
• Timedomainmethods
Day four• FlutterIdentification
• Reviewoffluttermodels
• Theflutterboundary:civilianandmilitaryrequirements,matchedpointflutteranalysis
• Casestudies:examplesofflutteranalysis
• Experiments:groundvibrationtests,windtunneltests
Day five• Practice
• Aeroservoelasticityforfluttersuppression
• Aeroelastictailoring
• Windtunneltests
• Flighttests
• Nonlinearaeroelasticity:limitcycleoscillations,store-inducedinstabilities
• Concludingremarks
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Principles of Aerospace Engineeringinstructor: Wally Johnson
san Diego, CaliforniaSeptember 20–24, 2010AA111120
Monday–Thursday 8a.m.–4p.m.Friday 8a.m.–11:30a.m.
Classtime 31.5hrs.CEUs 3.15
DescriptionTheobjectiveofthiscourseistoprovideanoverviewandintegratedexposuretoairplaneaerodynamics,performance,propulsion,flightmechanics,massproperties,structuraldynamics,aeroelasticity,structuralloads,structures,groundtesting,flighttestingandcertification.ThematerialpresentedinthiscourseisintheformoflecturenotesandshowingexamplesoftheBasicAerospaceEngineeringsoftware.Thiscourseshowstherelationshipbetweenaircraftcertificationrequirements,engineeringanalysisandtesting.
target audienceThiscourseisintendedasanoverviewfornonaerospaceengineering-degreedprofessionals,managers,militaryandgovernmentpersonnelwhoareinvolvedinaircraftdesignandcertification.
fee $2,295Includesinstruction,acoursenotebook,acopyofBasicAerospaceEngineeringsoftware,refreshmentsandfivelunches.
Thecoursenotebookisforparticipantsonlyandnotforsale.
Day one• Atmosphericmodelsandairspeed
measurements:standardair,airpropertiescalculations,airspeedmeasurements
• Introductiontocertificationrequirements:certificationagencies,airworthinessstandards,militaryspecifications
• Aircraftcomponentsandtheirfunctions:wing,flaps,stabilizer,fin,controlsurfaces,referencegeometries
• Introductiontoaerodynamics:reviewofbasicaerodynamicconcepts:airfoilfundamentals,finitewings,lift,drag,highspeedaerodynamics,overviewofwindtunneltesting,overviewofcomputationalfluiddynamicsmethods,flowvisualization
• Weightandbalance:calculationofmassproperties:weight,centerofgravityandmomentofinertia;establishingtheweight-cgenvelope
Day two• Introductiontopropulsion:typesof
propulsionsystems,thrustcalculationsandratings,engineefficiency
• Airplaneperformance:thrustandpowercurves,pull-upandsteadyturnmaneuvers,takeoff,landingandcruiseperformance;climbperformance,range,andendurance
• Flightmechanics:aircraftaxissystems,aircraftequationsofmotion,staticandlateral-directionalstability,longitudinalandlateral-directionalappliedforcesandmoments;linearizingtheequationsofmotion
• Mechanicsofmaterials:materialbehaviorunderloading,stress-strainrelations,beambendingandbuckling,yield,compressive,tensileandfatiguestrengths
Day three• Introductiontomechanicalvibrations
andstructuraldynamics:certificationrequirements,equationofmotion,freevibration,dampedfreevibration,modeshapes,modalanalysis
• Introductiontoaeroelasticity:certificationrequirements,staticaeroelasticity:divergence,controlreversal;dynamicaeroelasticity:flutteranalysisandtesting
• Designairspeeds:designairspeedsrequirementsandderivations;flightenvelopederivation
• Structuralloads:externalloadsclassifications;structuralloadsprocessandrequirements
• Symmetricalmaneuvers:V-ndiagram;balancedmaneuverandpitchmaneuvers
• Asymmetricmaneuvers—rollmaneuver,yawmaneuver,andengineoutconditions
Day four• Gustconditions:gustformula,discrete
gustconditionsandcontinuousturbulenceconditions
• Groundconditions:landing,taxiandgroundmaneuvers
• Airframeloads:wingloads,horizontaltailloads,verticaltailloads,fuselageloads,fatigueloads
• Aircraftstructures:introductiontostressanalysis,structuralelements,wingandfuselagestructure,materialsselection,staticandfatiguedesign,introductiontofiniteelementmethod.
• Groundtesting:instrumentations,birdstrike,landinggeardroptest,groundvibration,groundloadscalibration,staticloadstestsandfatigueloadstests
• Flighttesting:certificationrequirements,instrumentations,flutter,flightloadsvalidation,operationalloadsmonitoring,functionandreliabilitytests,stallspeedsandoperationalspeeds,longitudinalstabilityandcontrol,anddirectionalstabilityandcontrol
Day five• Certification:certificationagencies,
certificationprocess,howtoshowcompliance
• Airplanedesign:designrequirementsandobjectives,designoptimization
• Airplanecrashes:whatwentwrong,why,structuralfailure,enginefailure,landingfailure,lossofcontrol
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Project Management for Aerospace Professionalsinstructor: Herb tuttle
san Diego, CaliforniaSeptember 13–17, 2010AA111050
Monday–Friday 8a.m.–4p.m.
Classtime 35hrs.CEUs 3.5
DescriptionDesignedtogiveaerospaceprofessionalsfamiliaritywithcurrentprojectmanagementtechniques.Includesidentifyingthefunctionsofaprojectteamandmanagementteam;theintegrationofprojectmanagement;workbreakdownstructures,interfaces,communicationsandtransfers;estimating,planning,riskandchallengesoftheprojectmanager;alternativeorganizationalstructures;controlandplanningoftime,moneyandtechnicalresources.
target audienceDesignedforengineersandothertechnicalprofessionalsatalllevelsandnewprojectmanagersresponsibleforsmallaswellaslargeandlong-durationprojects.
fee $2,295Includesinstruction,acoursenotebook,Project Management: A Systems Approach to Planning, Scheduling, and Controlling,byHaroldKerzner,refreshmentsandfivelunches.
Thecoursenotebookisforparticipantsonlyandnotforsale.
Day one• Surveyandbenchmark,understanding
projectmanagement,leadership,obstaclestosuccessfulprojects,definitionofteams
• Projectdefinitionanddistinguishingcharacteristics,resources,projectmanagementprocess,typicalproblems,thetripleconstraint,obstacles,projectoutcomes,useofprojectteams
• Strategicissues,proposals,startingsuccessfulprojects,contractnegotiation,internationalprojectsandthetruebenefitsofteamwork
• Participantprogramorprojectplansidentified
Day two• Internalprojectplanning,issues,working
withthecustomer,useofsoftware,teamdecisionmaking,planninghazards
• Workbreakdownstructure,statementofwork,choosingteamplayers
• Timeestimatingandscheduling,otherplanningmethods,graphicaltools,timeestimating,productivemeetings,meetingrecordkeeping,goalsofmeetings
Day three• Networkdiagrams,teamimprovement
activities,designateprojectteams
• Costestimating,projectcostsystem,resources,timevs.costtrade-off
• Contingency,risk,cost/schedulecontrol,projectorganization,informalorganization,organizationalforms,teamstrategies,teamdevelopmentandtraditionalmanagement
Day four• Projectteam,sourcesofpeople,
compromise,control,supportteam,coordination,interaction,subcontractors,teamdynamics,teamsuccess,teamdevelopmentandtraditionalmanagementroleofinternalprojectmanager,theoriesofmotivation,stimulatingcreativity,workingthroughgroupproblems
Day five• Projectcostreporting,computers,
projectchanges,handlingchanges,teambuildingexercises
• Projectorprogramplanspresentedbyparticipants;projectsevaluatedandrated
• Currenttrendsinprojectmanagement
How you May Benefit• Learnhowtoputtogetheraprogram/
projectplanthatfitsmanagement’sneeds.
• Understandprogramplanning,projectmanagementandpost-auditlifecycle.
• Understandhowsystemsengineeringandprojectmanagementfitwithinprogrammanagement.
• Learnmethodstomanage“scope-creep”andmanagechange.
• Understandcostestimating,budgetingandcontrol.
• Learnhowtodevelopanduseteamstocompletesuccessfulprojects.
• Understandhowtoestablishprojectcommunicationmanagement.
• Understandprojectrisk,analysis,monitoringandcontrol.
• Understandprojectprocurement,subcontractingandcontractmanagement.
• Learnhowtoretainknowledgeoftheteamforfutureprojects.
• Learnaboutcurrenttopicsinprojectmanagement.
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Reliability and 1309 Design Analysis for Aircraft Systems (Computer-based course)instructor: David L. stanislaw
online instructionAvailableanytimeAA101490
Classtime28hrs.CEUs2.8
DescriptionCoversrequirementsofFARs23.1309,25.1309,27.1309,and29.1309fromfundamentalanalysistechniquestosystemintegration;includesconstructionoffailuremodeandeffectsanalysis,criticalityanalysisandfaulttrees.IncludesdetailedreviewofSAEARP4754andARP4761.Principlesapplytoallcriticalandessentialaircraftsystems.
target audienceDesignedforParts23,25,27and29systemcertificationengineers,airframesystemdesigners,FAA-DesignatedEngineeringRepresentatives(DERs),aircraftcertificationpersonnelandmilitarypersonnelprocuringcivilequipment.
fee $1,295 plus $35(USD)shippingwithintheU.S.$95(USD)shippingtoCanadaandinternationaldestinations
Feeincludesinstruction,acoursenotebook,Fault Tree Handbook,byD.F.Haasl, SAE ARP 4754—Certification Considerations for Highly-Integrated or Complex Aircraft Systems, and SAE ARP 4761—Guidelines and Methods for Conducting the Safety Assessment Process on Civil Airborne Systems and Equipment.
Participantsareguidedthroughthe28coursesectionsandhavetheflexibilitytocompletethesectionsandreadingsontheirowntime.Interactionwiththeinstructorandclassmatestakesplaceviathreadeddiscussionande-mail.
Thecoursenotebookisforparticipantsonlyandnotforsale.
Course outline by section
1. NationalTransportationSafetyBoardAccidentStatistics
2. LearningfromanAnalysisofPowerIndustryAccidents
3. AOPANallReportandBoeingStatisticalSummary
4. PilotCausesofAccidents—Dr.MiltonSurvey
5. SafetyinAviation—Dr.Ir.H.Wittenberg
6. Historical1309Rules
7. UnderstandingFAR25.1309
8. Built-in—TestandProbabilityPerspectiveFaultTreeHandbook
9. RTCADO-167AirborneElectronicsReliability
10. MIL—HDBK—217ReliabilityPredictionofElectronicEquipmentAFSC7PartDeratingGuidelines
11. RACElectronicPartsReliabilityData
12. RACNonelectricPartsReliabilityData
13. RACFailureMode/MechanismDistributions
14. DOD—HDBK—763HumanEngineeringProceduresGuide
15. DOT/FAA/RD—93/5HumanFactorsforFlightDeckCertification
16. JAR—VLA—1309,FAR23.1309andFAR25.1309Review
17. FAAAdvisoryCirculars
18. SAEARP4761SafetyAssessmentGuidelinesSAEARP4754Guidelines
19. MIL—STD—1629ProceduresforPerformingaFailureMode,EffectsandCriticalityAnalysis
20. RTCADO—178BSoftwareConsiderationsinAirborneSystems
21. RTCADO—254DesignAssuranceGuidanceforAirborneElectronicHardware
22. FAAOrderN8110.37DelegatedFunctionsandAuthorizedAreas
23. FAAAC23.1309Equipment,SystemsandInstallations
24. AC25.1309SystemDesignandAnalysis
25. AMJ25.1309AdvisoryMaterialJoint
26. AC25—19CertificationMaintenanceRequirements
27. DatabusArchitecturesandInterference
28. ElectricLavatoryHeaterExercise
OnlineInstruction
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Software Safety, Certification and DO-178Binstructor: Leanna rierson
orlando, floridaNovember 16–19, 2010AA111280
Tuesday–Friday 8a.m.–4p.m.
Classtime 28hrs.CEUs 2.8
DescriptionProvidesthefundamentalsofdevelopingandassessingsoftwaretothestandardRTCA/DO-178BSoftwareConsiderationsinAirborneSystemsandEquipmentCertification.AlsoprovidesinsightintotheFAA’ssoftwarereviewprocess,theFAA’ssoftwarepolicy,practicalkeysforsuccessfulsoftwaredevelopmentandcertification,commonpitfallsofsoftwaredevelopment,andsoftwarechallengesfacingtheaviationcommunity.Practicalexercisesandin-classactivitieswillbeusedtoenhancethelearningprocess.
target audienceDesignedforsoftwaredevelopers,avionicsengineers,systemsintegrators,aircraftdesignersandothersinvolvedindevelopmentorimplementationofsafety-criticalsoftware.Thefocusisoncivilaviation,certification,anduseofRTCA/DO-178B;however,theconceptsmaybeapplicableforothersafetydomains,suchasmilitary,medical,nuclearandautomotive.
fee $1,995Includesinstruction,acoursenotebook,theRTCA/DO-178B Software Considerations in Airborne Systems and Equipment Certificationhandbook,refreshmentsandfourlunches.
Thecoursenotebookisforparticipantsonlyandnotforsale.
Day one• Introductionsandbackground
• Overviewofexistingstandardsrelatedtosoftwaresafety
• Tiebetweenthesystem,safetyandsoftwareprocesses
• History,purpose,frameworkandlayoutofDO-178B
• ReadingtheDO-178BAnnexATables
• DO-178Bplanningprocess
• DO-178Bdevelopmentandintegration/testprocesses—developmentobjectives,high-levelrequirements,traceability,design(low-levelrequirementsandarchitecture),code/integration,integration/testobjectives,normalandrobustnesstesting
Day two• DO-178Bverificationprocesses—
overviewofverification,verificationofrequirements,design,codeandtesting
• DO-178Bconfigurationmanagement,qualityassurance,andcertificationliaisonprocesses—configurationmanagementobjectivesandterminology,controlcategories,qualityassurance(QA)objectives,DO-178BQAphilosophy,SQAapproaches,certificationliaisonobjectives,DO-178Blifecycledata
• SpecialtopicsrelatedtoDO-178B—partitioningandprotection,structuralcoverage,deadanddeactivatedcode,servicehistory,Commercial-Off-The-Shelf(COTS)software
Day three• FAAsoftware-relatedpolicyand
guidance—softwarereviewprocess,user-modifiableandfield-loadablesoftware,changeimpactanalysis,toolqualification,previouslydevelopedsoftware,softwarereuse,integratedmodularavionics,databases(DO-200A),complexhardware(DO-254)
Day four• AssessingcompliancetoDO-178B—the
SoftwareJob-Aid
• CommonpitfallsinapplyingDO-178B
• Softwarechallengesfacingtheaviationindustry:object-orientedtechnology,off-shoredevelopment,model-baseddevelopment,increaseduseofverificationanddevelopmenttools,useofreal-timeoperatingsystemsandothercommerciallyavailablecomponents,softwarereuse
• Summary
How you May Benefit• Gainvaluableinsightintothesoftware
developmentandcertificationprocesses.
• Obtainpracticalkeysfordevelopingandassessingsoftwaretomeetthecivilaviationstandard:RTCA/DO-178B.
• Understandtheimportanceofsoftwareassuranceanditstietothesystemsafetyassessmentandthesystemdevelopmentprocesses.
• LearnthecommonpitfallsinapplyingDO-178Bandobtainingcertificationandideasforhowtoproactivelyaddressthoseissues.
• UnderstandtheFAA’ssoftware-relatedpolicyandguidance.
• Learnaboutthesoftwarechallengesfacingtheaviationindustry.
Orlando
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Structural Compositesinstructor: Max Kismarton, richard Hale and Mark ewing Thiscoursemaybetaughtbyoneoracombinationofinstructors.
san Diego, California September 13–17, 2010AA111060
Monday–Friday 8a.m.–4p.m.
Classtime 35hrs.CEUs 3.5
DescriptionThecourseprovidesanunderstandingofavailablefiberandmatrixmaterials,manufacturingmethodsandthemechanicalbehaviorofcompositematerialsforthedesignofairframestructures.Thecoursetopicsinclude:materialbehavior,selectionandcost;generalanisotropictheory,elasticbehaviorandstiffnessmatrixformulation;computer-aidedanalysis;strengthandtheoryoffailure;fatigueanddamagetoleranceassessment;andrepairability.
target audienceDesignedforpracticingdesignandstructuralengineers,educatorsandengineeringmanagerswhoseresponsibilitiesincludeaircraftstructures.
fee $2,295Includesinstruction,acoursenotebook,Composite Airframe Structures, byMichaelNiu,refreshmentsandfivelunches.
Thecoursenotebookisforparticipantsonlyandnotforsale.
Day one• Introduction/historicalreview
• Materialsbehaviorandselection
• Fibers,matrixmaterials,othercompositematerials
• Manufacturingintroduction
Day two• Manufacturingforvariedproducts:flat
andcurvedparts,longitudinals,sandwichpanelsandcylinders
• Toolingdesign
• Cost
Day three• Laminamicromechanics,failuremodes
• Shortfibercomposites
• Laminamacromechanics,failuretheories
• Laminatemacromechanics
• Analysisexamples
• Anisotropicelasticity
• Classicallaminationtheory
Day four• Globaldesignconsiderations
• Hygrothermaleffects
• Interlaminarandfree-edgeeffects
• Laminatefailuretheories
• Designproblems,stressanalysis,multi-plyfailure
• Familyoptimization
Day five• Joints
• Plydefinitionin3-Dspace
• Modernsoftwaretools
• Manufacturabilityandqualityassurance
• Fatiguedamagemechanisms
• Damagetolerance,environmentaleffectsandreparability
• Nondestructiveevaluation
• Summaryandwrap-up
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Mario asselinMarioAsseliniscurrentlychairmanofAsselin,Inc.,acompanythatprovidesengineeringservicesinperformance,stabilityandcontrol.HeisalsoseniormanageraerodynamicswithHondaAircraftCorporationwherehesupervisesflightsciences,flighttesting,simulatorandinteriorsactivities.HeisanFAAFlightAnalystDER.
AsselinpreviouslyheldpositionsasvicepresidentengineeringwithSinoSwearingenAircraftCorporation,Learjet’schiefofstabilityandcontrolattheBombardierFlightTestCenterinWichita,chieftechnicalfortheaerodynamicdesignandcertificationofBombardier’sCRJ-900andTransportCanadaDAD.HehastaughtcoursesfortheRoyalMilitaryCollegeofCanada,McGillUniversityandConcordiaUniversityinMontreal.HeistheauthorofAn Introduction to Aircraft Performance.
AsselinholdsaB.E.degreeinmechanicalengineeringfromtheRoyalMilitaryCollegeofCanadaandanM.Sc.A.degreeinaerothermodynamicsfromÉcolePolytechniqueofMontreal.
neil BloomNeilBloomistheauthorofReliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) — Implementation Made Simple.Bloomhasmorethan35yearsofbothhands-onandsenior-levelmanagerialengineeringandmaintenanceexperienceinthecommercialaviationandcommercialnuclearpowerindustries,withcloseassociationwiththeFAAandtheNuclearRegulatoryCommission(NRC).
Hiscareerintheairlineindustryincludedpositionsinengineeringandpreventivemaintenanceprograms,assuperintendentofaircraftmaintenance,andassistanttothevicepresidentofmaintenance.HewasamemberofthemaintenancereviewboardfortheLockheedL1011andworkedwithMSGLogic,whichwastheforerunnertoRCM.
Bloom’scareerwithinnuclearpowerincludedengineeringandmaintenancemanagement.Heheldmanagementpositionsinmaintenanceengineering,maintenanceproceduresandregulatorypolicies,andfor14years,hewastheprogrammanagerforRCMandpreventivemaintenanceprograms.
BloomhaswrittenarticlesforMaintenance Technology, UptimeandReliabilitymagazines.HehasbeenaguestspeakeronthetopicofRCMatsomeofthemostprestigiousnationalandinternationalconferencessuchastheElectricPowerResearchInstitute(EPRI),theAmericanSocietyofMechanicalEngineers(ASME),theAmericanNuclearSociety(ANS)andtheInternationalAtomicEnergyAgency(IAEA)inVienna,Austria.
BloomreceivedaB.S.inmechanicalengineeringfromtheUniversityofMiami.
Brian ButkaBrianButkaisanassociateprofessorofelectricalandsystemsengineeringattheEmbry-RiddleAeronauticalUniversityinDaytona,Florida.Hehasmorethan12yearsofanalog/mixedsignalandVLSIcircuitdesignexperienceatIntegratedDeviceTechnology,wherehewasaprincipalengineer.
Priortothat,hewasanassistantprofessorforsixyearsattheUnitedStatesNavalAcademy,wherehewashonoredastheBestTeacherinElectricalEngineeringin1994.HehasalsoservedasanadjunctprofessoratGeorgiaInstituteofTechnology.Earlier,hewasaprocessdesignengineeratWestinghouseElectricCorporationandaproductengineeratTexasInstruments.HisresearchareasincludeelectrostaticdischargeprotectioncircuitsforGHzI/Os,characterizationandtestofpartswithGHzI/Osusingembeddedsystems,andself-characterizing/testingcircuits,multi-GHzserialcommunicationsystems,andpowerintegrityoptimization.
ButkahasaB.S.inelectricalengineeringfromSyracuseUniversityandanM.S.andPh.D.inelectricalengineering,bothfromGeorgiaInstituteofTechnology.
armand ChaputArmandChaputisanadjunctprofessorinaerospaceengineeringandengineeringmechanicsattheUniversityofTexas–AustinwhereheteachesunmannedaircraftsystemdesignandservesasdirectoroftheAircraftSystemDesignandIntegrationLaboratory.HeisretiredfromLockheedMartinAeronauticsCompany,wherehewasaSeniorTechnicalFellowandmemberoftheAirSystemDesignandIntegrationtechnicalstaff.
WhileatLockheedMartinAeronauticshesupportedarangeofadvancedtechnologyprograms,mostrecentlyasWeightCzarandChiefWeightControlEngineerfortheF-35JointStrikeFighterProgram.HehasservedasmemberoftheUSAFScientificAdvisoryBoard,theNavalStudiesBoardoftheNationalAcademyandtheboardoftrusteesfortheAssociationforUnmannedVehicleSystemsInternational.
Heisthe2003recipientoftheSAEClarenceL.“Kelly”JohnsonAerospaceVehicleDesignandDevelopmentAward.HeisaFellowoftheAIAA,aninstrumentratedcommercialpilotandflightinstructor.
ChaputholdsaB.S.,M.S.andPh.D.fromTexasA&MUniversity,allinaerospaceengineering.
Instructor BiographiesInstructorswhosebiographiesappearonthefollowingpagesarescheduledtoteachpubliccoursesin2010.Foracompletelistingofallouroutstandinginstructors,pleasegotowww.ContinuingEd.ku.edu/aero/instructors.php.
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David r. DowningDavidDowningisaprofessoremeritusofaerospaceengineeringattheUniversityofKansas.Heteachescoursesanddoesresearchinadvancedflightcontrol,instrumentationsystemsandflighttesting.DowningwasformerlyanaerospaceengineeratNASALangleyResearchCenter,asystemsengineerattheNASAElectronicsResearchCenter,andanassistantprofessorofsystemsengineeringatBostonUniversity.HereceivedaB.S.E.degreeinaerospaceengineeringandanM.S.E.degreeininstrumentationengineeringfromtheUniversityofMichigan.HealsoearnedanS.C.D.degreeininstrumentationengineeringfromtheMassachusettsInstituteofTechnology.
Mark s. ewingMarkEwingischairmanoftheAerospaceEngineeringDepartmentanddirectoroftheflightresearchlaboratoryattheUniversityofKansas.Previously,heservedasaseniorresearchengineerinthestructuresdivisionatWrightLaboratory,Wright-PattersonAirForceBase,andasanassociateprofessorofengineeringmechanicsattheU.S.AirForceAcademy.Hisresearchinterestsincludestructuralvibrationsandstructuralacoustics,especiallycarbonfiber-reinforcedcomposites.EwingisapastrecipientoftheUniversityofKansasSchoolofEngineeringOutstandingEducatorAward.
HeholdsaB.S.degreeinengineeringmechanicsfromtheU.S.AirForceAcademy,anM.S.degreeinmechanicalengineeringandaPh.D.inengineeringmechanics,bothfromOhioStateUniversity.
Bill GoodwineBillGoodwineisanassociateprofessorintheDepartmentofAerospaceandMechanicalEngineeringattheUniversityofNotreDame.Hisresearchandteachingfocusisonnonlinearcontrolanddynamicalsystems,withparticularemphasisongeometricmethodsandhybridsystems.HereceivedhisM.S.andPh.D.degreesfromtheCaliforniaInstituteofTechnology.HewastherecipientofaNationalScienceFoundationCAREERawardandnumerousdepartmental,college,universityandASEEteachingawards.
albert HelfrickAlbertHelfrickiscurrentlythechairoftheElectricalandSystemsEngineeringDepartmentatEmbry-RiddleAeronauticalUniversity.
Previously,hewasdirectorofengineeringforTel-InstrumentElectronics,amanufacturerofavionicstestequipment.Beforeenteringacademia,hewasaself-employedconsultingengineerforfouryearswhereheandhiscompanydesignedfireandsecuritysystems,consumeritemsandavionics.He
has45yearsofexperienceinvariousareasofengineering,includingcommunications,navigation,precisiontestingandmeasurement,radarandsecuritysystems.Heperformedradiationhardeningonmilitaryavionics,designedtestequipmentfortheemergingcabletelevisionindustry,generalaviationavionicsforCessnaAircraft,andprecisionparametermeasuringandmagneticssystemsforDowtyIndustries.
Helfrickistheauthorof12books,numerouscontributionstoencyclopedias,handbooksandothercollections.Hehasmorethan100technicalpapersandpresentations,servedasanexpertwitnessinanumberofcivilcasesandhastestifiedbeforeCongress.HeholdsfourU.S.patents,isaregisteredprofessionalengineerinNewJersey,aseniormemberoftheIEEEandanAssociateFellowoftheAIAA.
HeholdsaB.S.inphysicsfromUpsalaCollege,anM.S.inmathematicsfromNewJerseyInstituteofTechnologyandaPh.D.inappliedsciencefromClaytonUniversity.
Wally JohnsonWallyJohnsonisaseniorloadsengineeratBoeingIDSinWichita.Hisresponsibilitiesincludedesign,fatigue,staticanddynamicloadsanalysis.Johnsonhas20yearsofloadsexperience.Previously,heservedasatechnicalspecialistandanFAADERatRaytheonAircraftCompany.HewastheleadstaticengineerontheHawker4000businessjet.HehasservedasamemberoftheAviationRulemakingAdvisoryCommitteegroupworkingtoharmonizetheFARsandJARsintheareaofloadsanddynamics.JohnsonalsohasworkedasaseniorloadsengineeratLearjet.JohnsonisaFAR23/25consultantLoadsDER.HeholdsB.S.andM.S.degreesinaerospaceengineeringfromWichitaStateUniversity.
Marge JonesMargeJonesisasystemsafetyconsultantspecializingincommercialaircraftcertificationandhasbeeninvolvedinavarietyofSTCandTCprojects.Shehasbeenafederalaviationadministrationdesignatedengineeringrepresentativeforstructures,powerplant,andsystemsandequipmentforthepast18years.SheisalsoacertifiedsafetyprofessionalinsystemsafetyfromtheBoardofCertifiedSafetyProfessionalsandhasseveralyearsofsafetyengineeringexperiencewithdefensesystemsandNASApayloads.Jonesprovidessafetyconsultant/productsafetyservicestoaircraftanddefenseindustries.Herareaofsafetyconsultationincludesperformingsafetyanalyses,definingsystemarchitectureandsafetyrequirements,developingdesignsolutionstosafety-relatedissues,andevaluatingand/orpreparingcertificationdocumentationforregulationscompliance.
SheholdsaB.S.degreeinsafetyengineeringfromTexasA&MUniversityandanM.S.degreeinsystemsmanagementfromFloridaInstituteofTechnology.
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Max KismartonMaxKismartonisanaircraftdesignerandaTechnicalFellowatTheBoeingCompany,withextensivehands-onexperienceinengineering(design,loads,stress,weights,testing,advancedmetalsandcomposites),manufacturing(tooling,processes,machinery,shopmanagement)andmanagement(costengineeringandestimating,leanmanufacturing,project/programmanagement).
Heiscurrentlyworkinginthematerialsandprocessesgroup,headingupmultipleresearchanddevelopmentprojectsonmicromechanicalbehaviorandhybridlaminatesandhighperformancewingboxstructuresforpresentandfuturecommercialaircrafts.
Overthelast25years,hehasdesignedandbuiltcompositeairframeprimarystructureforsmallandlargecompositeaircraftssuchasAmber,Gnat,HighSpeedCivilTransport,F-16XL-2,Shadow,ERAST,Hummingbird,UCAVX-45andthe787Dreamliner.
KismartonholdsaB.S.inaerospaceengineeringfromtheUniversityofKansas.
Michael MohagheghMichaelMohagheghisaBoeingTechnicalFellowinadvancedstructuresandmaterials,with40yearsofexperienceindesigningandanalyzingaircraft(707,737,747,B1,767,777,787,747-8)anddevelopingtechnologyanddesignstandards.Heisthedeveloperandinstructorforcoursesonstaticstrength,designandanalysis,finiteelement,andfatigue,fractureandcompositesatTheBoeingCompany.MohagheghisalsoanaffiliateprofessorofaeronauticsandastronauticsandisthedirectoroftheModernAircraftStructuresCertificateProgramattheUniversityofWashington.
Healsohastaughtclassesforairlines,suppliersanduniversitiesintheU.S.andabroad.Previously,heheldthepositionsofprincipalleadengineerandFAADERfortheBoeingCommercialAirplaneGroup.MohagheghhaspublishedintheJournal of Applied Mechanics, Journal of Aircraft, International Journal of Technical Sciences, International Journal of Mechanical Engineering Education, andtheBoeing AEROmagazine.
HereceivedhisB.S.andM.S.degreesinstructuralengineeringfromtheUniversityofCalifornia,Berkeley,andhisPh.D.inengineeringmechanicsfromtheUniversityofWashington.
steven L. MorrisStevenL.MorrisisaseniorconsultantforEngineeringSystems,Inc.,ColoradoSprings,Colorado.MorrisservedasanofficerandengineerintheU.S.AirForceformorethan24years.Hisexperienceincludesteaching,researchandconsultingintheareasofairplanedesign,stabilityandcontrol,aerodynamics,flightsimulation,aircrafticingandaccidentreconstruction.Heisaco-authorofIntroduction to Aircraft Flight Mechanics: Performance, Static Stability, Dynamic Stability, and Classical Feedback Control.HeisanAssociateFellowofAIAA.HeisalsoamemberoftheSAEAircraftIcingTechnologyCommittee.HereceivedaB.S.inengineeringsciencesfromtheU.S.AirForceAcademy,anM.S.inaeronauticalengineeringfromtheAirForceInstituteofTechnology,andaPh.D.inaerospaceengineeringfromTexasA&MUniversity.
Mike PhillipsMikePhillipsistheCMMIProgramManagerattheSoftwareEngineeringInstitute,afederallyfundedresearchanddevelopmentcentersponsoredbytheU.S.DepartmentofDefenseandoperatedbyCarnegieMellonUniversity.HeledateamthatcreatedtheCMMIProductSuitewhichsuccessfullydemonstrateskeypracticesforbothsystemsandsoftwareengineering.Heistheco-authorofanAddison-Wesleybook,CMMI-ACQ: Guidelines for Improving the Acquisition of Products and Services.AsanAirForceseniorofficer,PhillipsledanAirForceprogramoffice’sdevelopmentandacquisitionofthesoftware-intensiveB-2Spiritstealthbomberusingintegratedproductteams.
HeholdsaB.S.degreeinastronauticalengineeringfromtheU.S.AirForceAcademy,anM.S.degreeinnuclearengineeringfromGeorgiaTech,anM.S.degreeinsystemsmanagementfromtheUniversityofSouthernCalifornia,anM.A.degreeininternationalaffairsfromSalveReginaCollegeandanM.A.degreeinnationalsecurityandstrategicstudiesfromtheNavalWarCollege.
everett W. PittmanEverettPittmanisaprivateconsultantinaircraftcertification.HeretiredfromtheFAAwithmorethan35yearsofdomesticandinternationalaircraftcertificationexperience,mostrecentlyasmanageroftheWichitaAircraftCertificationOffice.Healsohasservedasaflighttestengineer,airframeengineer,projectmanager,manageroftheRegulatoryReviewBranchinWashington,D.C.,theInternationalAircraftCertificationSpecialistinWashington,D.C.,andmanageroftheEurope,Africa,andMiddleEastAircraftCertificationOfficeinBrussels,Belgium.HehelpeddevelopnewbilateralairworthinessagreementswithCanada,Argentina,SouthAfrica,andIndonesia,andhelpeddeveloptheFAAPart21trainingcourse.
PittmanreceivedaB.S.degreeinaerospaceengineeringfromParksCollegeofSt.LouisUniversity.
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Donald PlouffeDonaldPlouffeisanindependentconsultantoperatingasJandJAeroLLC,providingmanufacturing,airworthiness,conformityandconsultingservicestotheaviationindustry.HeisaDesignatedAirworthinessRepresentative.
Formerly,PlouffewasanFAAManufacturingInspectionOfficeManagerfortheAircraftCertificationService,NewEnglandEngineandPropellerDirectorateinBurlington,Massachusetts.
Plouffehas30yearsofexperienceintheaviationindustryintypecertification,productioncertificationandairworthinesscertification,firstarticle,inprocess,andfinalassemblyinspections;qualityassuranceprovisionsofspecialprocesses(heattreating,brazing,welding,carbonizing,plating);destructiveandnondestructiveinspections,manufacturingprocesses,airworthinessassurance,developingandimplementingqualitycontrolsystemsandprocedures,testingprocedures,anduseofFAA-approveddesigndata.
HeholdsaB.S.degreeinmanagementfromUniversityofRhodeIsland.
ray ProutyRayProutyisaprivateconsultantforthehelicopterindustrywithmorethan50yearsofexperience.HebeganhiscareeratHughesToolCompanyandlateratSikorskyAircraftasahelicopteraerodynamicist.Otherpositionshehasheldinclude:stabilityandcontrolspecialist,BellHelicopters;groupengineer-helicopteraerodynamics,LockheedAircraft;andchief,stabilityandcontrol,HughesHelicopters/McDonnellDouglasHelicopters.TheauthoroftheAerodynamicscolumnofRotor and Wingmagazineformorethan20years,ProutyalsowroteHelicopter Performance, Stability, and Control,acollegetextbook.HeisanHonoraryFellowoftheAmericanHelicopterSociety.ProutyholdsB.S.andM.S.degreesinaeronauticalengineeringfromtheUniversityofWashington.
Leanna riersonLeannaRiersonisanindependentconsultantinsoftwareandcomplexelectronichardwaredevelopmentforsafety-criticalsystems,withemphasisoncivilaviation.Shehasmorethan20yearsofexperienceinthesoftwareandaviationindustry.RiersonspentnineyearsasasoftwareandavionicsspecialistattheFederalAviationAdministration;fiveofthoseyearswereasChiefScientificandTechnicalAdvisorforAircraftComputerSoftware.RiersonhasalsoheldengineeringpositionsatNCRandCessnaAircraftCompany.SheservedonalloftheteamsthatdevelopedthefollowingIMA-relatedmaterial:TSO-C153,AC20-145,andRTCA/DO-297.LeannaisalsoanFAADesignatedEngineeringRepresentative(DER)withauthorityinbothsoftwareandcomplexelectronichardwareandhasworkedonseveralIMAprojects.Shehasamaster’sdegreeinsoftwareengineeringfromRochesterInstituteofTechnologyandabachelor’sdegreeinelectricalengineeringfromWichitaStateUniversity.
Jan roskamJanRoskamistheEmeritusAckersDistinguishedProfessorofAerospaceEngineeringattheUniversityofKansas.Hisuniversityhonorsincludethe2003ChancellorsClubCareerTeachingAwardandfive-timewinnerofAerospaceEngineeringEducatoroftheYear,selectedbygraduatingseniors.InOctober2007,Dr.RoskamreceivedtheprestigiousAIAAAircraftDesignAward,andin2008theLifetimeAchievementAward,alsofromAIAA.Theauthorof15textbooks,Roskamhashadindustrialexperiencewiththreemajoraircraftcompaniesandhasbeenactivelyinvolvedinthedesignanddevelopmentofmorethan50aircraftprograms.HeisaFellowofAIAAandtheSocietyofAutomotiveEngineers.
RoskamreceivedanM.S.degreeinaeronauticalengineeringfromtheDelftUniversityofTechnology,TheNetherlands,andaPh.D.inaeronauticsandastronauticsfromtheUniversityofWashington.
Wayne r. sandWayneR.Sandisanaviationweatherconsultantwithexpertiseinaircrafticingtests,analysisoficingaccidentsanddevelopmentoficinginstrumentation.Healsohasextensiveexpertiseinconvectiveweather,winterweatherandmountainweather.AsformerdeputydirectoroftheResearchApplicationsProgramattheNationalCenterforAtmosphericResearch,hedevelopedaviationweathertechnologyfortheFAA.Previously,SandwasamemberoftheAtmosphericScienceDepartmentattheUniversityofWyoming.HealsoconductedresearchonthunderstormsandconvectiveicingwhileattheSouthDakotaSchoolofMinesandTechnology.Sandisco-holderofapatentonatechniquefortheremotedetectionofaircrafticingconditions.HeholdsaB.S.degreeinmathematicsandphysicalsciencefromMontanaStateUniversity,anM.S.degreeinmeteorologyfromtheSouthDakotaSchoolofMinesandTechnology,andaPh.D.inatmosphericsciencefromtheUniversityofWyoming.
David L. stanislaw
DavidStanislawisanindependentconsultantinavionicswithemphasisoncivilaviation.Heheldengineeringassignmentsinairbornesystemsdesignandlaterassumedresponsibilityforavionicsandelectricalengineeringattheairframelevel.StanislawwasanFAADERformorethan15years,andhasconductedseminarsonallphasesofaircraftelectronics.Theholderofseveralradarpatents,StanislawwasamemberofRTCAandhasparticipatedininternationalsymposiums.Heheldacommercialpilotrating.
StanislawreceivedaB.S.degreeinelectronphysicsfromLaSalleCollege.
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Wayne stoutWayneStoutisanindependentconsultantwithatechnicalspecializationindesign,analysis,simulationandcertificationofaircraftmechanicalsystems.Stouthasmorethan20yearsofexperienceinaircraftmechanicalsystemsatBombardierAerospace–Learjet,TheBoeingCompanyandHoneywell.Hehasheldpositionsofengineeringspecialist,systemsintegratorandchiefengineer.Hisexperiencecoversalldesignphasesfromconcepttofinalproductacrosscommercial,militaryandspaceproducts.Inaddition,StouthasbeenanadjunctprofessoratWichitaStateUniversityandisaFAADERinflightcontrols,hydraulics,ECS,pressurizationanddoormechanisms.
StoutreceivedaB.S.degreeinmechanicalengineeringfromtheSouthDakotaSchoolofMinesandTechnology,anM.S.degreeinaeronauticalengineeringandaPh.D.inengineering,bothfromWichitaStateUniversity.
thomas William strganacThomasW.StrganacisaprofessorofaerospaceengineeringatTexasA&MUniversity.Hisresearchandengineeringactivitiesfocusonaeroelasticphenomena,structuraldynamics,fluid-structureinteraction,limitcycleoscillations,andrelatednonlinearmechanics.From1975to1989,StrganacwasaresearchengineeratNASA’sLangleyResearchCenterandanaerospaceengineeratNASA’sGoddardFlightSpaceCenter.HeisanAssociateFellowoftheAIAAandaregisteredprofessionalengineer.
StrganacreceivedaB.S.degreefromNorthCarolinaStateUniversityandanM.S.degreefromTexasA&MUniversity,bothinaerospaceengineering,andaPh.D.inengineeringmechanicsfromVirginiaTech.
Gilbert L. thompsonGilbertL.Thompsonisaprivateconsultantinaircraftcertification.Hehasmorethan32yearsofexperienceindomesticandinternationalaircraftcertificationwiththeFAA.
Healsohasservedasasystemsengineer;projectmanager;managerforthesystemsandequipmentbranch,LosAngelesAircraftCertificationOffice;andassistantmanager,TransportAirplaneDirectorate.CertificationexperienceincludestheRobinsonR22/R44Rotorcraft,LockheedL1011,McDonnellDouglasDC-8,DC-9,DC-10,MD-80,MD-90,KC-10A,MD-11,MDHI369/500NOTAR,MDHI600,MDHI900,thefirstconcurrentandcooperativejointFAA/JointAviationAuthoritiescertificationoftheBoeing717-200anddevelopmentofthecriteriaforcivilcertificationofthemilitaryGlobemasterC-17.
In1999,hewastherecipientoftheAviationWeekandSpaceTechnologyLaurelsAwardforoutstandingachievementinthefieldofaeronautics/propulsion.ThompsonholdsaB.S.degreeinaerospaceengineeringfromtheUniversityofMichiganandaB.A.degreeinmathematicsfromBellarmineUniversity,Louisville,Kentucky.
Herb tuttleHerbTuttlehasbeenanassistantprofessorandthedirectoroftheengineeringmanagementgraduateprogramattheUniversityofKansasEdwardsCampusforthepast15years.Inhisprevious20yearsofprofessionalpractice,hewasamanagementconsultant,projectmanager,projectengineerandmanufacturingmanagerwithvariousFortune500companies.HereceivedundergraduatedegreesinelectricalandindustrialengineeringfromtheStateUniversityofNewYorkatAlfredandBuffalo,anM.B.A.fromtheUniversityofKansas,anM.S.degreeinengineeringmanagementfromtheUniversityofTennessee,andanM.S.degreeinindustrialengineeringfromIllinoisStateUniversity.Heiscurrentlyworkingonhisdissertation,The Relationship between Team Success and Team Virtuality of Technical Teams,intheindustrialandsystemsengineering/engineeringprogramattheUniversityofAlabamainHuntsville.
C.P. (Case) van Dam
C.P.(Case)vanDamisaprofessorofaeronauticalengineeringattheUniversityofCaliforniaDavis,whereheteachesintheDepartmentofMechanicalandAeronauticalEngineeringandheadstheCaliforniaWindEnergyCollaborative—apartnershipbetweentheUniversityofCaliforniaandtheCaliforniaEnergyCommission.
Previously,hewasaNationalResearchCouncilpostdoctoralresearcherattheNASALangleyResearchCenterandaresearchengineeratVigyanResearchAssociates,Inc.VanDam’scurrentresearchincludeswindenergyengineering,aerodynamicdragpredictionandreduction,high-liftaerodynamicsandactivecontrolofaerodynamicloads.Hehasextensiveexperienceincomputationalaerodynamics,wind-tunnelexperimentationandflighttesting;hasconsultedforaircraft,windenergy,andsailingyachtmanufacturers;andhasservedonreviewcommitteesforgovernmentagenciesandresearchorganizations.HeisapastrecipientoftheAIAALawrenceSperryAward,aU.S.DepartmentofEnergyAwardandseveralNASAawards.
VanDamreceivedB.S.andM.S.degreesfromtheDelftUniversityofTechnology,TheNetherlands,andM.S.andD.E.degreesfromtheUniversityofKansas,allinaerospaceengineering.
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Paul vijgenPaulVijgenisanAssociateTechnicalFellowinaerodynamicsengineeringatBoeingCommercialAirplanesinSeattle.Hecurrentlysupportsthedevelopmentofcommercialaircraft,includingimplementationofaerodynamicfuel-burnreductiontechnologies.WhileatBoeingandatNASALangley,hehasbeeninvolvedoverthepast25yearswithapplicationstudiesandflighttestsoflaminar-flowcontroloverwings,fuselagesandnacelles.Otherflightresearchincludestransporthigh-liftflows,wake-vortexdevelopmentandsupersonicturbulentflows.
VijgenreceivedanM.S.degreefromtheDelftUniversityofTechnology,TheNetherlands,andaD.E.degreefromtheUniversityofKansas,bothinaerospaceengineering.
Ken vranishKenVranishisanindependentconsultantandpresidentofKVAEngineering,Inc.Hehas30yearsofexperienceinthehardwareandsoftwaredesignandcertificationofavionicsequipmentandothersafetycriticalsystemsusedoncommercialandmilitaryaircraft.Vranishworked10yearsatBoeinginthedevelopmentofautopilotsystems.In1987,hestartedhisownconsultingcompanyandintheyearssincehasworkedonmanyaircraftsystems,participatedinaircraftincidentreviews,andconductedresearchwithvariousindustrygroupsonspecializedtopicspertainingtoaircraftoperation,includingtheEffectsofAtmosphericRadiationonElectronicComponents.Vranishisconsideredanindustryexpertonhowradiationimpactstheaircraftoperationalenvironment.VranishholdsaB.S.degreeinelectricalengineeringfromMontanaStateUniversity-Bozeman.
Donald t. WardDonaldT.WardisaprofessoremeritusofaerospaceengineeringatTexasA&MUniversityandaformerdirectorofitsflightmechanicslaboratory.Previously,heserved23yearsasanofficerintheUnitedStatesAirForce,retiringasacolonel.Hislastmilitaryassignmentwasaswingcommanderofthe4950thTestWingatWright-PattersonAirForceBase.EarliertoursincludedcommandantoftheUSAFTestPilotSchoolanddirectoroftheF-15JointTestForceatEdwardsAirForceBase.AFellowoftheAIAA,Wardistheseniorco-authoroftwotextbooks,Introduction to Flight Test Engineering, Volumes I and II.HeisamemberoftheSocietyofFlightTestEngineersandtheSocietyofExperimentalTestPilots.
WardholdsaB.S.degreeinaeronauticalengineeringfromtheUniversityofTexas,anM.S.degreeinastronauticsfromtheAirForceInstituteofTechnology,andaPh.D.inaerospaceengineeringfromMississippiStateUniversity.
Mark K. WilsonMarkK.Wilson,aninternationallyrecognizedauthorityinsystemsengineeringandpresidentofMarkWilsonConsulting,isasystemsengineeringandaerospaceconsultantwithmorethan40yearsofsystemsengineeringacquisitionexperience.HeisadirectorandchiefoperatingofficerofAerospaceTechnologiesAssociates,LLC,andanassociatewithDaytonAerospace,Inc.
Wilson,amemberoftheseniorexecutiveservice,completedhisAirForcecareerasdirectoroftheAirForceCenterforSystemsEngineering,AirForceInstituteofTechnology(AFIT),WrightPattersonAirForceBase,Ohio.HeservedasthetechnicaladvisorforsystemsengineeringattheAeronauticalSystemsCenterandastechnicaldirectorintheheadquartersofAirForceMaterialCommand(AFMC),DirectorateofEngineeringandTechnicalManagement.HewasdirectorofengineeringintheC-17SystemProgramOfficeattheAeronauticalSystemsCenter,wherehedirectedallaspectsofsystemsengineeringnecessarytodevelop,produceandsustaintheC-17WeaponSystem.Healsoworkedonnumerousweaponsystems,includingtheB-2bomberandtheF-15fighter.HisfirstassignmentwasasastructuralengineerintheF-15A/BProgramOffice.
WilsonisaSloanFellow.HeearnedhisB.S.inaerospaceengineeringfromPurdueUniversityandholdsanM.S.inmanagementfromStanfordUniversityandanM.S.inmanagementsciencefromtheUniversityofDayton.
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