2015 aero catalog final

April SEATTLE, WASHINGTON

JuneOVERLAND PARK, KANSAS

JuneMONTREAL, QUEBEC, CANADA

SeptemberSAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA

OctoberOVERLAND PARK, KANSAS

NovemberORLANDO, FLORIDA

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2015 CATALOG

The professional training choice of the global aerospace community.

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THREE WAYS TO LEARN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2COURSES BY TITLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3OPEN ENROLLMENT COURSES BY DATE AND LOCATION. . . . . . . .45CERTIFICATES OF SPECIALIZATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

HOW TO REGISTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8COURSE DESCRIPTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 961LODGING AND TRAVEL INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6263REGISTRATION FORM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

YOUR WORLDOUR TRAININGNEW HEIGHTS

Your world changes when you achieve your professional goals. As you explore new perspectives and master new competencies, your confidence builds. Your network expands and your earning potential increases. When new opportunities arise, youre ready for them.

Learn from the best.Founded in 1977, the KU Aerospace Short Course Program has become the professional training choice of the global aerospace community. Developed to address the specific training needs of the North American aerospace industry, our program has evolved into one of the most respected non-credit professional development programs in the world.

Take it back and apply it.Our industry-expert instructors translate theory into practical application, so you can return to work and solve real-world problems immediately.

Reach your goals faster. 50+ industry-specific courses (including five new courses in 2015) allow you to choose the

exact training you need. Aerospace short courses are offered online, on-site and in five locations throughout the

United States and Canada (course descriptions begin on page 9).

Almost any course in this catalog can be brought on-site to your company and tailored to meet your specific training needs (see page 2).

Take a prescribed set of four courses and earn a Certificate of Specialization in one of nine targeted areas (see pages 67).

Join our LinkedIn Group (KU Aerospace Short Courses) to connect with your aerospace colleagues and follow industry-related discussions.

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THREE WAYS TO LEARN

OPEN ENROLLMENT2015 Schedule and LocationsEach year, the KU Aerospace Short Course Program offers groups of short courses at specific locations in the U.S. New in 2015, a Canadian venue has been added. Individual courses range from 15 days in length, and are offered in a traditional classroom setting. Participants learn face-to-face from industry experts, enhanced by group discussions and networking opportunities.

2015 Aerospace Short Course Locations: Seattle, Washington (April) Overland Park, Kansas (June and October) Montreal, Quebec, Canada (June) San Diego, California (September) Orlando, Florida (November)

See the complete course schedule by locations on pages 45 of this catalog.

ONLINELearn on Your Schedule How online courses work:

Take six months to complete a course at your own pace.

Continue the course any day/any time (there are no set schedules).

Each course includes a project that must be completed within the six months.

Online Course Offerings Airplane Performance: Theory, Applications and

Certification (page 20) Durability and Damage Tolerance Concepts for

Aging Aircraft Structures (page 29) Reliability and 1309 Design Analysis for Aircraft

Systems (page 52) NEW Understanding and Controlling Corrosion

of Aircraft Structures (page 60)

ON-SITEBring Aerospace Short Courses to Your WorkplaceYour company can realize substantial savings by bringing an aerospace short course to your workplace. On-site delivery is ideal for organizations that need to train 10 or more employees in a specific topic.

Train More People for Less Incur lower costs per participant. Save on employee travel expenses.

Train Your Team Where They Work Reduce the time employees are away from work. Train more people at one time. Train as a team to enhance project management. Maintain company confidentiality by training at your

workplace.

Train on the Topics You Need Most Most courses in this catalog are available for on-site

delivery. Course content and mode of delivery can be tailored

to meet your specific training needs.

For more information, please contact:On-Site Program ManagerPhone: 913-897-8782Email: [email protected]


pageAdvanced Flight Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9Aerodynamic Design Improvements: High-Lift and Cruise. . . . . 10Aerodynamic Design of Transport Aircraft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Aerospace Applications of Systems Engineering. . . . . . . . . . . 12Aircraft Engine Vibration Analysis, Turbine and Reciprocating

Engines: FAA Item 28489 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Aircraft Icing: Meteorology, Protective Systems,

Instrumentation and Certification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Aircraft Lightning: Requirements, Component Testing, Aircraft

Testing and Certification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Aircraft Structural Loads: Requirements, Analysis, Testing

and Certification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16Aircraft Structures Design and Analysis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Airplane Aerodynamic Design and Subsonic Wind Tunnel

Testing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Airplane Flight Dynamics: Open and Closed Loop . . . . . . . . . . 19Airplane Performance: Theory, Applications and Certification . . 20Airplane Preliminary Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Applied Nonlinear Control and Analysis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Aviation Weather Hazards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Commercial Aircraft Safety Assessment and 1309 Design

Analysis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Commercializing SpaceWhat It Means and the Issues It

Raises . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25Complex Electronic Hardware Development and DO-254 . . . . . 26Conceptual Design of Unmanned Aircraft Systems . . . . . . . . . 27Digital Flight Control Systems: Analysis and Design. . . . . . . . . 28Durability and Damage Tolerance Concepts for Aging Aircraft

Structures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29Dynamics for Aerospace Structures NEW . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30Electrical Wiring Interconnect System (EWIS) and FAA

Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31Essentials of Effective Technical Writing for Engineering

Professionals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32FAA Certification Procedures and Airworthiness Requirements

as Applied to Military Procurement of Commercial Derivative Aircraft/Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

FAA Functions and Requirements Leading to Airworthiness Approval. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

pageFAR 145 for Aerospace Repair and Maintenance Organizations . . 35Flight Control Actuator Analysis and Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36Flight Control and Hydraulic Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37Flight Test Principles and Practices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38Flight Testing Unmanned AircraftUnique Challenges . . . . . . . 39Fundamental Avionics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40Fundamentals of Project Management for Aerospace

Professionals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41Integrated Modular Avionics (IMA) and DO-297 . . . . . . . . . . . 42Introduction to Helicopter Performance, Stability and

Control NEW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43Introduction to Performance-Based Navigation (PBN) and

Required Navigation Performance (RNP) NEW . . . . . . . 44MIL-STD Qualification: Purpose, Testing and Design

Considerations NEW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45Modelling and Analysis of Dynamical Systems: A Practical

Approach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46Operational Aircraft Performance and Flight Test Practices . . . . 47Principles of Aeroelasticity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48Principles of Aerospace Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49Process-Based Management in Aerospace: Defining,

Improving and Sustaining Processes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50Propulsion Systems for UAVs and General Aviation Aircraft . . . . 51Reliability and 1309 Design Analysis for Aircraft Systems . . . . . 52Rotorcraft Vibration: Analysis and Practical Reduction

Methods. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53RTCA DO-160 Qualification: Purpose, Testing and Design

Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54Software Safety, Certification and DO-178C . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55Stress Analysis for Aerospace Structures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56Structural Composites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57Subcontract Management in Aerospace Organizations. . . . . . . 58Sustainment and Continued Airworthiness for Aircraft

Structures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59Understanding and Controlling Corrosion of Aircraft

Structures NEW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60Unmanned Aircraft System Software Airworthiness . . . . . . . . 61

COURSES BY TITLE


APRIL 2024, 2015: SEATTLE, WASHINGTONDoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Seattle Airport Southcenter

MONDAY 4/20 TUESDAY 4/21 WEDNESDAY 4/22 THURSDAY 4/23 FRIDAY 4/24Aerodynamic Design of Transport Aircraft p. 11

Aircraft Structural Loads: Requirements, Analysis, Testing and Certification p. 16

Commercial Aircraft Safety Assessment and 1309 Design Analysis p. 24

Flight Control and Hydraulic Systems p. 37

RTCA DO-160 Qualification: Purpose, Testing and Design Considerations p. 54

Aircraft Icing: Meteorology, Protective Systems, Instrumentation and Certification p. 14

Dynamics for Aerospace Structures NEW p. 30FAA Functions and Requirements Leading to Airworthiness Approval p. 34

JUNE 15, 2015: OVERLAND PARK, KANSASUniversity of Kansas Edwards Campus

MONDAY 6/1 TUESDAY 6/2 WEDNESDAY 6/3 THURSDAY 6/4 FRIDAY 6/5Airplane Aerodynamic Design and Subsonic Wind Tunnel Testing p. 18

Electrical Wiring Interconnect System (EWIS) and FAA Requirements p. 31

Propulsion Systems for UAVs and General Aviation Aircraft p. 51

Fundamentals of Project Management for Aerospace Professionals p. 41

JUNE 1519, 2015: MONTREAL, QUEBEC, CANADAHoliday Inn Montreal Airport

MONDAY 6/15 TUESDAY 6/16 WEDNESDAY 6/17 THURSDAY 6/18 FRIDAY 6/19Commercial Aircraft Safety Assessment and 1309 Design Analysis p. 24

Fundamental Avionics p. 40

Operational Aircraft Performance and Flight Test Practices p. 47

SEPTEMBER 1418, 2015: SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA WEEK ONESan Diego Marriott Mission Valley

MONDAY 9/14 TUESDAY 9/15 WEDNESDAY 9/16 THURSDAY 9/17 FRIDAY 9/18Advanced Flight Tests p. 9

Aircraft Lightning: Requirements, Component Testing, Aircraft Testing and Certification p. 15

Aircraft Structural Loads: Requirements, Analysis, Testing and Certification p. 16

Airplane Preliminary Design p. 21

MIL-STD Qualification: Purpose, Testing and Design Considerations NEW p. 45Software Safety, Certification and DO-178C p. 55

Commercializing SpaceWhat It Means and the Issues It Raises p. 25

FAA Certification Procedures and Airworthiness Requirements as Applied to Military Procurement of Commercial Derivative Aircraft/Systems p. 33

OPEN ENROLLMENT COURSES BY DATE AND LOCATION


SEPTEMBER 2125, 2015: SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA WEEK TWOSan Diego Marriott Mission Valley

MONDAY 9/21 TUESDAY 9/22 WEDNESDAY 9/23 THURSDAY 9/24 FRIDAY 9/25

Complex Electronic Hardware Development and DO-254* p. 26Integrated Modular Avionics (IMA) and DO-297* p. 42

* SAVE $: Combine Complex Electronic Hardware Development and DO-254 (M-W) with Integrated Modular Avionics (IMA) and DO-298 (Th) and save $595 on course registration fees.

Fundamental Avionics p. 40

Introduction to Helicopter Performance, Stability and Control NEW p. 43Principles of Aeroelasticity p. 48

Rotorcraft Vibration: Analysis and Practical Reduction Methods p. 53

FAA Functions and Requirements Leading to Airworthiness Approval p. 34

Flight Testing Unmanned AircraftUnique Challenges p. 39

Stress Analysis for Aerospace Structures p. 56

OCTOBER 1216, 2015: OVERLAND PARK, KANSASUniversity of Kansas Edwards Campus

MONDAY 10/12 TUESDAY 10/13 WEDNESDAY 10/14 THURSDAY 10/15 FRIDAY 10/16Digital Flight Control Systems: Analysis and Design p. 28

Process-Based Management in Aerospace: Defining, Improving and Sustaining Processes p. 50

Sustainment and Continued Airworthiness for Aircraft Structures p. 59

NOVEMBER 1620, 2015: ORLANDO, FLORIDADoubleTree by Hilton at the Entrance to Universal Orlando

MONDAY 11/16 TUESDAY 11/17 WEDNESDAY 11/18 THURSDAY 11/19 FRIDAY 11/20Aircraft Structures Design and Analysis p. 17

Airplane Flight Dynamics: Open and Closed Loop p. 19

Conceptual Design of Unmanned Aircraft Systems p. 27

Electrical Wiring Interconnect System (EWIS) and FAA Requirements p. 31

Flight Test Principles and Practices p. 38

Principles of Aerospace Engineering p. 49

Structural Composites p. 57

FAA Certification Procedures and Airworthiness Requirements as Applied to Military Procurement of Commercial Derivative Aircraft/Systems p. 33

Introduction to Performance-Based Navigation (PBN) and Required Navigation Performance (RNP) NEW p. 44Unmanned Aircraft System Software Airworthiness p. 61


CERTIFICATES OF SPECIALIZATION

Enhance Your KnowledgeAdvance Your CareerThe Certificate of Specialization is for those who desire concentrated study in a specific area of interest. Achieving a Certificate of Specialization demonstrates to employers, coworkers and the aerospace industry that you are qualified, competent and current in your field. It distinguishes you as a professional who is committed to your career and cares to be the best.

Completion RequirementsYou can earn a Certificate of Specialization by completing four courses within one of the nine specializations (listed below).

To apply for a Certificate of Specialization, complete and return the application form on our website. Upon approval of your application, you will be awarded a Certificate of Specialization.

There is no additional fee to receive a Certificate of Specialization. The University of Kansas Aerospace Short Course Program is pleased to promote your commitment to the industry.

Contact UsPhone 913-897-8772 or

877-404-5823 toll-free within the U.S. Email [email protected]

Retired CoursesRetired courses are no longer offered. If you have taken a course that is now retired, you may include it in one of the four courses required to earn a Certificate of Specialization in a given track.

AEROSPACE COMPLIANCEp. 14 Aircraft Icing: Meteorology, Protective Systems,

Instrumentation and Certificationp. 24 Commercial Aircraft Safety Assessment and 1309

Design Analysis*p. 31 Electrical Wiring Interconnect System (EWIS) and FAA

Requirementsp. 33 FAA Certification Procedures and Airworthiness

Requirements as Applied to Military Procurement of Commercial Derivative Aircraft/Systems

p. 34 FAA Functions and Requirements Leading to Airworthiness Approval

p. 35 FAR 145 for Aerospace Repair and Maintenance Organizations

p. 52 Reliability and 1309 Design Analysis for Aircraft Structures* (online course)

p. 59 Sustainment and Continued Airworthiness for Aircraft Structures

FAA Conformity, Production and Airworthiness Certification Approval Requirements (this course is retired)

FAA Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA) Process for Aviation Suppliers (this course is retired)

* Choose either one of these courses to satisfy the certificate requirements

AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE AND SAFETYp. 13 Aircraft Engine Vibration Analysis, Turbine and

Reciprocating Engines: FAA Item 28489p. 14 Aircraft Icing: Meteorology, Protective Systems,

Instrumentation and Certificationp. 23 Aviation Weather Hazardsp. 24 Commercial Aircraft Safety Assessment and 1309

Design Analysis*p. 29 Durability and Damage Tolerance Concepts for Aging

Aircraft (online course)p. 31 Electrical Wiring Interconnect System (EWIS) and FAA

Requirementsp. 35 FAR 145 for Aerospace Repair and Maintenance

Organizationsp. 52 Reliability and 1309 Design Analysis for Aircraft

Systems* (online course)p. 59 Sustainment and Continued Airworthiness for Aircraft

Structuresp. 60 NEW Understanding and Controlling Corrosion of

Aircraft Structures (online course) Developing a Premier Aircraft Preventative

Maintenance Program Based on the Principles of Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) (this course is retired)

* Choose either one of these courses to satisfy the certificate requirements


AIRCRAFT DESIGNp. 10 Aerodynamic Design Improvements: High-Lift and

Cruisep. 11 Aerodynamic Design of Transport Aircraftp. 16 Aircraft Structural Loads: Requirements, Analysis

Testing and Certificationp. 18 Airplane Aerodynamic Design and Subsonic Wind

Tunnel Testingp. 19 Airplane Flight Dynamics: Open and Closed Loopp. 21 Airplane Preliminary Designp. 27 Conceptual Design of Unmanned Aircraft Systemsp. 30 NEW Dynamics for Aerospace Structuresp. 48 Principles of Aeroelasticityp. 49 Principles of Aerospace Engineeringp. 51 Propulsion Systems for UAVs and General Aviation

Aircraftp. 56 Stress Analysis for Aerospace Structures Helicopter Performance, Stability and Control (this

course is retired)

AIRCRAFT STRUCTURESp. 16 Aircraft Structural Loads: Requirements, Analysis,

Testing and Certificationp. 17 Aircraft Structures Design and Analysisp. 30 NEW Dynamics for Aerospace Structuresp. 56 Stress Analysis for Aerospace Structuresp. 57 Structural Compositesp. 59 Sustainment and Continued Airworthiness for Aircraft

Structuresp. 60 NEW Understanding and Controlling Corrosion of

Aircraft Structures (online course)

AVIONICS AND AVIONIC COMPONENTSp. 15 Aircraft Lightning: Requirements, Component Testing,

Aircraft Testing and Certificationp. 26 Complex Electronic Hardware Development and DO-

254p. 31 Electrical Wiring Interconnect System (EWIS) and FAA

Requirementsp. 40 Fundamental Avionicsp. 42 Integrated Modular Avionics (IMA) and DO-297p. 44 NEW Introduction to Performance-Based

Navigation (PBN) and Required Navigation Performance (RNP)

p. 45 NEW MIL-STD Qualification: Purpose, Testing and Design Considerations

p. 54 RTCA DO-160 Qualification: Purpose, Testing and Design Considerations

p. 55 Software Safety, Certification and DO-178Cp. 61 Unmanned Aircraft System Software Airworthiness Software Safety, Certification and DO-178B

FLIGHT CONTROL SYSTEMS DESIGNp. 22 Applied Nonlinear Control and Analysisp. 28 Digital Flight Control Systems: Analysis and Designp. 36 Flight Control Actuator Analysis and Designp. 37 Flight Control and Hydraulic Systemsp. 46 Modelling and Analysis of Dynamical Systems: A

Practical Approach

FLIGHT TESTS AND AIRCRAFT PERFORMANCEp. 9 Advanced Flight Testsp. 13 Aircraft Engine Vibration Analysis, Turbine and

Reciprocating Engines: FAA Item 28489p. 19 Airplane Flight Dynamics: Open and Closed Loopp. 20 Airplane Performance: Theory, Applications and

Certifications (online course)p. 38 Flight Test Principles and Practicesp. 39 Flight Testing Unmanned AircraftUnique Challengesp. 43 NEW Introduction to Helicopter Performance,

Stability and Controlp. 47 Operational Aircraft Performance and Flight Test

Practicesp. 48 Principles of Aeroelasticityp. 53 Rotorcraft Vibration: Analysis and Practical Reduction

Methods Helicopter Performance, Stability and Control (this

course is retired)

MANAGEMENT AND SYSTEMSp. 12 Aerospace Applications of Systems Engineeringp. 25 Commercializing SpaceWhat It Means and the Issues

it Raisesp. 32 Essentials of Effective Technical Writing for

Engineering Professionalsp. 41 Fundamentals of Project Management for Aerospace

Professionalsp. 50 Process-Based Management in Aerospace: Defining,

Improving and Sustaining Processesp. 58 Subcontract Management in Aerospace Organizations

UNMANNED AIRCRAFT (NEW)p. 27 Conceptual Design of Unmanned Aircraft Systemsp. 39 Flight Testing Unmanned Aircraft Unique

Challengesp. 51 Propulsion Systems for UAVs and General Aviation

Aircraftp. 61 Unmanned Aircraft System Software Airworthiness


HOW TO REGISTER

Registration Course enrollment is limited and will be accepted in order of receipt. Upon registration, a confirmation letter will be emailed to each enrollee.

Group Registration and DiscountGroup discounts are available for companies registering more than two people for the same course at the same location. The discount rates are as follows:

24 people 5% discount 59 people 10% discount 1014 people 15% discount* 15+ people 20% discount*

We are unable to register groups online. When requesting a group discount, all completed registration forms should be submitted together by mail, fax or email. (Please copy the regis-tration form on the inside back cover of this catalog or download registration forms from our website.) Please do not submit credit card information by e-mail. The group discount cannot be combined with any other course discount.

*If you have more than 10 people at your organization who require training in a specific area, please ask about our on-site program. See page two, or contact the On-site Program Manager at 913-897-8782 or [email protected].

PaymentAll fees are payable in U.S. dollars.

Payment by Credit CardKU accepts MasterCard, VISA, Discover and American Express. Please enter your credit card information online or on the regis-tration form. For security reasons KU cannot accept credit card information via email.

Payment by Check (personal or company check)Please mail your check in U.S. dollars to the address listed at left. Make your check payable to The University of Kansas. Please include your invoice number on your check. If no invoice number is available, please reference KU Aerospace Continuing Education on your check.

Payment by InvoiceIf your company requires an invoice to issue payment, please select the Bill my company option when registering. An invoice will be issued to the registrant based on the contact information provided.

Payment by Wire TransferYou may make a wire transfer payment in U.S. dollars to US Bank of Lawrence, 900 Massachusetts, Lawrence, Kansas 66044, USA. In the wire transfer you must reference KU Aerospace Continuing Education and include your invoice number. You are responsible for paying any bank transfer fees. For account and ACH or routing numbers, please contact us. You must be regis-tered for a course before requesting bank transfer information.

Late Payment Fee KU allows a 30-day grace period for payment of invoiced course fees. Any fee that remains unpaid for 30 days following comple-tion of the class will be assessed a late fee of $100.

Refund PolicyIf you are unable to attend a course, you have three options:

Send a qualified substitute. Please contact the registration department to inform them you will not be attending. Ask your substitute to also contact registration to provide his/her information.

Transfer to another course. You have one year from the orig-inal course date to complete a short course of equal value. After one year, a refund will automatically be issued. Contact the registration department to transfer courses.

Request a refund. A full refund of your course registration fee will be made if requested in writing and received two weeks prior to the courses start date. If your request is received after this time, KU will retain a $100 administrative fee. If a refund is owed but never requested, no refund will be issued after 30 days following the course completion date.

Online aeroshortcourses.ku.edu

Phone 785-864-5823 877-404-5823 Toll-Free in U.S.

Fax 785-864-4871

Mail KU Aerospace Short Course Program 1515 St. Andrews Drive Lawrence, KS 66047 USA

Please copy the registration form on the inside back cover of this catalog to register by fax or mail.

Toll-free in the U.S. 877-404-5823 or 785-864-5823 2015 COURSES 9

Advanced Flight TestsInstructors: Donald T. Ward, Thomas William Strganac

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIASeptember 1418, 2015MondayThursday, 8:00 a.m.4:00 p.m. Friday, 8:00 a.m.2:00 p.m. Course Number AA161000

CEUs33 classroom hours3.3 CEUs

COST $2,495Includes instruction, course materials, refreshments and lunches.

EARN A CERTIFICATEThis course is part of the Certificate of Specialization in Flight Tests and Aircraft Performance. See pages 67 for more information.

Visit our website, aeroshortcourses.ku.edu for more information about this course, including a day-by-day outline, instructor bio(s) and a downloadable PDF with course details.

DescriptionThis course provides practical knowledge needed to plan a safe and compre-hensive series of flutter envelope expansion tests. It includes suggestions and recommendations for flutter and post-stall certification and demonstration of new or significantly modified airplane designs to meet civil or military requirements.

Highlights Why advanced flight testing is necessary Fundamental principles of aeroelasticity Experimental and analytical tools used in preflight preparations Instrumentation for flutter envelope expansion Subcritical response techniques and interpretation of supporting analyses Interpreting test results Expanding the envelope Discussions of limit cycle oscillations Foundations of post-stall flight testing Aerodynamic conditions for dynamic equilibrium Experimental tools for preflight preparations Instrumentation for post-stall flight tests Emergency recovery devices Subsystem modifications for post-stall testing Recommended recovery techniques Guidelines and discipline for conducting advanced flight tests Planning for efficiency in data collection and data management Contingency planning

Who should attend?Designed for practicing and entry-level flight test engineers and managers, aircraft engineers and aircraft designers.

I enjoyed this class. I liked both the professors and the different perspectives they had to offer. Dr. Ward offered his view, knowledge and first-hand experiences. And Dr. Strganac presented the nuts and bolts and scientific theoretical perspective that helped me understand aeronautical theory.

Glenn Johnson, Northrop Grumman Corporation

10 2015 COURSES aeroshortcourses.ku.edu

This course was very interesting, with useful information for both the design and the evaluation of aerodynamic devices in the aeronautical industry environment. Professor van Dams lectures have given me insights for solving actual problems I face continuously at work.

Rafael Garcia Leal, Embraer S.A.

DescriptionThis course covers recent advances in high-lift systems and aerodynamics, as well as cruise drag prediction and reduction. It includes discussion of numerical methods and experimental techniques for performance analysis of wings and bodies and boundary-layer transition prediction/detection.

Highlights Aircraft design and the importance of lift and drag on fuel efficiency Reynolds number and Mach number effects on aerodynamic lift and drag CFD-based drag prediction and decomposition Boundary-layer transition prediction and instrumentation/visualization

techniques Impact of operational, environmental and manufacturing effects on laminar

flow Drag reduction techniques including viscous, wave and induced drag High-lift physics of multi-element systems High-lift wind tunnel and flight testing examples Flow separation control and active flow control techniques (cruise and high-

lift conditions)

Who should attend?Designed for engineers and managers involved in the aerodynamic design and analysis of airplanes, rotorcraft and other vehicles.

ON-SITEThis course is only available as an on-site course in 2015 (it may return to our open enrollment schedule in subsequent years). The course can be brought on-site to your company and tailored to fit your individual training needs. On-site courses are delivered throughout the United States and around the world. To obtain a no-cost, no-obligation proposal, please contact the On-site Program Manager at 913-897-8782 or email [email protected].


EARN A CERTIFICATEThis course is part of the Certificate of Specialization in Aircraft Design. See pages 67 for more information.


Aerodynamic Design Improvements: High-Lift and CruiseInstructors: C.P. (Case) van Dam, Paul Vijgen (This course may be taught by one or both instructors.)


In-depth coverage of aerodynamic perspective of aircraft design was very clear and precise. Good for any aeronautical engineer in the field of aerodynamics, configuration, structures domain.

Dr. Junghyun Ahn, The Boeing Company

DescriptionThis course examines how the exterior design of high-subsonic transport aircraft can be manipulated in order to meet specified performance objectives and satisfy relevant certification constraints. The course covers which geometric characteristics of the airplane allow for a high operating Mach number while keeping fuel burn at acceptable levels, demonstrates how the exterior of all major airplane components can be shaped so as to adequately handle low-subsonic and high-subsonic flow, and shows how aerodynamic design and operation at low and high speeds affect the airplane in terms of balance, stability, aeroelastic behavior, weight, controllability, cruise performance, and field performance. Through many historic and contemporary examples, the participant will learn to relate the functions of high-subsonic transport aircraft to their external design.

Highlights Causes for interference drag in high-subsonic conditions Effect of Reynolds number on shock-boundary-layer interaction Design characteristics of supercritical airfoils Mach number effects on flow over multi-element airfoils Design of root and tip of swept-wing aircraft Stability and control beyond the maximum operating Mach number Propeller slipstream effects on longitudinal stability and yawing moment Design constraints resulting from transonic buffet Stalling characteristics of wings with high-lift devices

Who should attend?Designed for aeronautical engineers, pilots with some engineering background, government research laboratory personnel, engineering managers and educators.

SEATTLE, WASHINGTONApril 2024, 2015MondayFriday, 8:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.Course Number AA151270





Aerodynamic Design of Transport AircraftInstructor: Roelof Vos


Outstanding course! Taught by industry professionals who fully conveyed the value of systems engineering principles in a dynamic, participative and fun way! Highly effective.

Steven Kirbach, Systems Engineer

DescriptionThis course provides an introduction to systems engineering fundamentals as applied to aerospace systems with emphasis on manned aircraft, both commercial and military.

The course is based on evolving systems engineering standards, the current versions of the INCOSE Systems Engineering Handbook, the Systems Engineering Book of Knowledge, EIA/IS 632, IEEE P1220 and INCOSE papers. The material provides a working knowledge of all elements, technical and managerial, involved in systems engineering as applied to aerospace systems of varying complexity. It concentrates on the most troublesome areas in systems development: requirements definition and derivation, integration, allocation of requirements, risk management, verification and validation. Hardware and software systems case studies, primarily from the aircraft sector of the aerospace industry are used as examples. Techniques have been used on many commercial aircraft (from large airliners to military fighters to small personal aircraft), DoD and NASA programs.

Highlights Comprehensive exposure of systems engineering practices including compre-

hensive synopsis of all processes and terminology suggested by the INCOSE SE Handbook, definition of terms and methods

Summary of system life cycles as currently utilized by the U. S. Department of Defense, industry and NASA, with discussion of potential changes in the develop-ment and sustainment approaches along with the potential impacts [for example, model-based systems engineering (MBSE), product line management (PLM), and other innovations]

Introduction to standard practices and activities including requirements generation, trade studies, architectural practices, functional allocation and decomposition, and verification/validation methodologies

Scope a systems engineering plan for specific purposesexample from large mili-tary programs and from a tightly focused research program

Practical exercises in requirements identification and definition, risk and oppor-tunity management, and in tailoring a systems engineering process to a specific project

Assessment of specialty engineering contributions to systems engineering effortvalue of integrated product and process teams and interaction between project management and systems engineering

Emphasis on software-intensive systems and innovations in software engineering Use of multiple case studies from military, commercial and research implemen-

tations of systems engineering to illustrate principles and to illuminate good practices

Who should attend?The lectures and practice are designed for systems engineers at all levels and program managers developing large or small systems. It is especially well-suited for engineers moving into systems engineering from other disciplines.



EARN A CERTIFICATEThis course is part of the Certificate of Specialization in Management and Systems. See pages 67 for more information.


Aerospace Applications of Systems EngineeringInstructors: Donald T. Ward, Mark K. Wilson, D. Mike Phillips


I have tried not to miss a word of this instructor. I have been impressed by his huge experience and knowledge of all types of engines. His passion for the topic has been communicated to the whole audience.

Boyer Chantal, Senior Systems Engineer, Meggitt SA

Aircraft Engine Vibration Analysis, Turbine and Reciprocating Engines: FAA Item 28489Instructor: Guil Cornejo



EARN A CERTIFICATEThis course is part of the Certificate of Specialization in Aircraft Maintenance and Safety and the Certificate of Specialization in Flight Tests and Aircraft Performance. See pages 67 for more information.


DescriptionThe objective of this five-day course is to demystify process-vibration concepts to provide practical remediation tools for resolving and mitigating aircraft engine and gearbox vibrations. The course consists of four modules: review, measurements, turbine, and reciprocating engine process-vibration analysis and mitigation. Threefold roller, hydrodynamic and ceramic bearings vibra-tion behavior is reviewed. Animations depict and simplify both crankshaft and turbine-rotor orbits stability metrics and how they relate to either a spec-tral signature or to oscilloscope orbits. Stiff, slender and overhung rotor and gyroscopic effects are animated to show bearing-shaft stiffness reactions; both journal and bearing-cap orbit behaviors are examined. Roots of engine lateral and torsional vibrations and fatigue are practically considered. Vibration trou-bleshooting techniques are exemplified by means of diverse case studies. Excel programs for first level field troubleshooting are included. This course takes the engineer or senior-technologist from an introductory review to an intermediate and an advanced level of vibration knowledge application and mitigation.

Highlights Classification of vibration and acoustical signals Measurements of vibration signals and pitfalls Optimum vibration instrumentation Reciprocating engine mechanical and compression-borne vibration sources Radial, torsional and axial turbine-train and reciprocating engines vibration

sources Rotordynamic direct and cross-coupled rotor instability Propeller static/dynamic balance, propeller-borne vibrations Turbine combustor oscillation instability Epicyclical/parallel load-gearbox axial-radial/torsional vibrations and

sidebands Airborne noise Modal analysis

Who should attend?Aircraft power-plant engineers, engineering managers, senior technical personnel and educators concerned with the health, safety, lifecycle and vibra-tory performance of aircraft power-plant rotating components.


Aircraft Icing: Meteorology, Protective Systems, Instrumentation and CertificationInstructors: Wayne R. Sand, Steven L. Morris

SEATTLE, WASHINGTONApril 2124, 2015TuesdayFriday,8:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.Course Number AA151330



EARN A CERTIFICATEThis course is part of the Certificate of Specialization in Aerospace Compliance and the Certificate of Specialization in Aircraft Maintenance and Safety. See pages 67 for more information.


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

Highlights Description of aircraft icing, severity, types and photos Atmospheric aerosols Cloud physics of icing and conceptual cloud modes Ground icing Skew-T, Log P adiabatic diagrams Assessment of icing potential Critical icing parameters, theory and measurements Meteorology of SLD icing Finding and avoiding icing conditions Discussion of sources and meaning of available forecast information Ice accretion characteristics Effects of ice on aircraft performance Anti-ice and De-ice systems Icing instrumentation and detection Effect of SLD on aircraft Engine icing considerations Ice-testing methods Certification and regulations Conceptual methods

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

This was a very informative course that covers all aspects of aircraft icing. In addition to providing me with a rounded foundation to continue aircraft icing work in my day job, it was a useful forum to network with like-minded peers from around the world.

Kieran Watt, Senior Systems Engineer UAS, BAE Systems


SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIASeptember 1418, 2015MondayThursday, 8:00 a.m.4:00 p.m. Friday, 8:00 a.m.11:30 a.m. Course Number AA161010

CEUs31.5 classroom hours3.15 CEUs


EARN A CERTIFICATEThis course is part of the Certificate of Specialization in Avionics and Avionic Components. See pages 67 for more information.


The valuable information, based on direct experience, was an important add-on to the full and comprehensive information provided for understanding the lightning phenomenon and relevant investigative approaches.

Massimo Semoli, Compliance Verification Engineer (CVE), Pilatus Ltd.

DescriptionThis course provides details for direct and indirect effects of aircraft lightning testing and certification. Requirements for both composite and metallic aircraft, including proper RTCA/DO-160 classifications, are examined. The course will also include a high-level overview of Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC), High-Intensity Radiated Fields (HIRF), Precipitation Static (P-Static) and Electrical Bonding requirements. The new requirements of Electrical Wiring and Installation System (EWIS) and Fuel Tank Safety (14 CFR 25.981 Amd. 102) will also be addressed.

Highlights The electromagnetic environment of the aircraft Metallic and composite aircraft requirements The history of lightning requirements for aircraft certification Direct and indirect effects of lightning testing FAA compliance for lightning effects

Who should attend?This course is designed for all design engineering disciplines, project managers, project engineers and laboratory personnel whose aircraft system may require protection from the effects of lightning.

Aircraft Lightning: Requirements, Component Testing, Aircraft Testing and CertificationInstructors: C. Bruce Stephens, Kenneth C. Darbonne (This course may be taught by one or both instructors.)


The in-depth material covered in class provides a great overview and introduction, even for someone with little experience in loads and stress engineering. I highly recommend this course for both new and experienced engineers.

Leonard Estrada, Seattle Attendee

SEATTLE, WASHINGTONApril 2024, 2015MondayThursday, 8:00 a.m.4:00 p.m. Friday, 8:00 a.m.11:30 a.m. Course Number AA151280

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIASeptember 1418, 2015MondayThursday8:00 a.m.4:00 p.m. Friday, 8:00 a.m.11:30 a.m. Course Number AA161020



EARN A CERTIFICATEThis course is part of the Certificate of Specialization in Aircraft Structures and the Certificate of Specialization in Aircraft Design. See pages 67 for more information.


DescriptionThis course provides an overview of aircraft structural external loads analysis, including: criteria, design, analysis, fatigue, certification, validation and testing. It covers FAR 23 and FAR 25 airplane loads requirements. However, the concepts may be applicable for military structural requirements. Loads calculations examples using BASICLOADS software will be demonstrated throughout the course week. A copy of BASICLOADS software will be provided to attendees.

Highlights Overview of data requirementsAerodynamics, mass properties, stiffness,

control systems, propulsion Certification requirementsMethods of compliance, FAR23 and FAR25 loads

requirements Structural design airspeeds derivationsconstruct flight envelope V-n diagramscalculation of maneuvering load factors, gust load factors,

construct V-n diagrams Maneuver loadsBalanced maneuvers, abrupt pitch maneuvers, roll maneu-

vers, yaw maneuvers, engine-out maneuvers Gust loadsGust formula, discrete tuned 1-cos gust, PSD gust, vertical, lateral

and head-on gust Ground loadslanding, taxi, ground handling, static and dynamic loads,

landing gear drop test Airframe loadswing, horizontal tail, vertical tail, fuselage, control surfaces,

flaps Fatigue loadscertification and mission requirements, exceedance curve, gust

and maneuver fatigue loads Loads testingflight loads validation, ground calibration, static limit, ultimate

test and fatigue loads test Loads calculations using BASICLOADS software throughout the course

Who should attend?Designed for practicing engineers and engineering managers whose responsibili-ties include aircraft structures.

Aircraft Structural Loads: Requirements, Analysis, Testing and CertificationInstructor: Wally Johnson


ORLANDO, FLORIDANovember 1620, 2015MondayFriday,8:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.Course Number AA161210



EARN A CERTIFICATEThis course is part of the Certificate of Specialization in Aircraft Structures and the Certificate of Specialization in Aircraft Design. See pages 67 for more information.


The instructors brought a balanced package of aircraft structural design and analysis and test information from commercial and military applications.

Paul Schultz, Flight Test Engineering Manager, Northrop Grumman

DescriptionAn introduction to analysis and design of aircraft structures, including design criteria, structural design concepts, loads and load paths, metallic and composite materials; static strength, buckling and crippling, durability and damage toler-ance; practical design considerations and certification and repairs. Analysis exercises and a design project are included to involve students in the learning process.

Highlights Structural design overview Aircraft loads Metals Fiber-reinforced composites Material selection Design to static strength Mechanical joints Mechanics of thin-walled and built-up structure Design to buckling and stiffness Component design Design for damage tolerance Design for durability Certification Continued airworthiness of the aging fleet

Who should attend?Designed for engineers, educators and engineering managers whose responsibil-ities include aircraft structures.

Aircraft Structures Design and AnalysisInstructors: Mark S. Ewing, Michael Mohaghegh (This course may be taught by one or both instructors.)


This is top-of-the-line training by a very competent instructor.Roger D. Leblanc, Teacher, Ecole Nationale dAerotechnique

OVERLAND PARK, KANSASJune 15, 2015MondayFriday, 8:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.Course Number AA151350





DescriptionThis course deals with the airplane aerodynamic design and wind tunnel testing. It provides specifics on how to set up a test, how to run tests, what is involved with testing from a test management and engineering point of view, how to design the test models and what it is used for in the aerodynamic design of airplanes. The course deals with data analysis and how to correct it to full-scale airplanes.

Highlights Aerodynamics: lift, drag and pitching moment Ways to reduce drag Wind tunnel test setup Wind tunnel testing: dos and donts Corrections to full scale Airplane components: effects on aerodynamics and how to test Two-dimensional and three-dimensional aerodynamics High-lift devices Deep stall predictions Model design Wind tunnel data analysis

Who should attend?Aeronautical engineers, researchers, government research laboratory personnel, engineering managers and educators who are involved with research, develop-ment and design of subsonic aircraft or modifications to aircraft, along with other engineering disciplines who want to become familiar with aerodynamic terminology and wind tunnel testing.

Airplane Aerodynamic Design and Subsonic Wind Tunnel TestingInstructor: Willem A. J. Anemaat


ORLANDO, FLORIDANovember 1620, 2015MondayFriday,8:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.Course Number AA161220



EARN A CERTIFICATEThis course is part of the Certificate of Specialization in Flight Tests and Aircraft Performance and the Certificate of Specialization in Aircraft Design. See pages 67 for more information.


I felt the course will be immediately applicable to my current position. The instructor was excellent and had a great command of the course material from both a theoretical and practical point of view.

Karl Parsons, Aerospace Engineer, Sierra Nevada Corporation

DescriptionAn overview of airplane static and dynamic stability and control theory and applications, along with classical control theory and its applications to airplane control systems. Includes an overview of flying qualities and regulations.

Highlights General airplane equations of motion Review of basic aerodynamic concepts Longitudinal aerodynamic forces and moments Lateral-directional aerodynamic forces and moments Thrust forces and moments The concept of static stability Applications of the steady state airplane equations of motion Effects of the flight control system; control forces Applications of the perturbed state equations of motion Dynamic stability: short period, phugoid, Dutch roll, spiral and roll mode Review of flying qualities criteria Introduction to human pilot transfer functions Synthesis of stability augmentation systems

Who should attend?Aeronautical engineers, mechanical engineers, electrical engineers needing to learn more about flight dynamics. Pilots with some engineering background, government research laboratory personnel, engineering managers and educators.

Airplane Flight Dynamics: Open and Closed LoopInstructor: Willem A. J. Anemaat


ONLINEThis course is available online. Once you register for an online course, set your own pace and schedule to complete the course within six months. Successful completion of a project or case study is required.


COST $1,510Plus $45 (USD) shipping within the US, or $110 (USD) shipping to Canada and international destinations.

The course materials will be mailed upon receipt of payment.

EARN A CERTIFICATEThis course is part of the Certificate of Specialization in Flight Tests and Aircraft Performance. See pages 67 for more information.

Visit our website, aeroshortcourses.ku.edu for more information about this course, including instructor bio(s).

DescriptionThis dynamic learning opportunity featuring Jan Roskam includes an overview of airplane performance and prediction, performance applications, certification standards and the effects of stability and control on performance.

The course delivery features streaming video and animated illustrations.

Participants will be guided through each course section and will have the flexi-bility to complete sections and readings at their own time and pace, but within the six-month course completion deadline. In addition, attendees will complete a project or case study, also within the six-month course time frame. Upon satis-factory completion of the project or case study, you will be awarded a certificate for instructional hours and CEUs.

Interaction with the instructor will take place via email.

Highlights Review of airfoil and wing theories Airplane drag breakdown Fundamentals of stability and control Fundamentals of flight performance Climb and drift-down performance Airplane propulsion systems Range, endurance and payload range Sensitivity studies and growth factors Maneuvering and the flight envelope Estimating wing area, take-off thrust, take-off power and maximum lift for

clean take-off and landing Preliminary configuration design and integration of the propulsion system Flight test principles and practices Airplane life cycle program costs

Who should attend?Designed for aeronautical engineers, pilots with an engineering background, simulator engineers, government research laboratory personnel and university faculty.

Airplane Performance: Theory, Applications and CertificationInstructors: Jan Roskam, Mario Asselin

I have always enjoyed listening to Dr. Roskam. His experience shows with each lecture.Online course participant


SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIASeptember 1418, 2015MondayFriday,8:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.Course Number AA161030





The course is very rich in history and details. It should be taken by every preliminary design engineer.

Rodrigo F. Souza, Embraer, S.A.

DescriptionThis course provides an overview of the fixed-wing airplane design deci-sion-making process and relation of design to manufacturing, maintainability and cost-effectiveness. It is applicable to jet transport, turboprop commuter transport, military (trainers, fighter bomber, UAV) and general aviation aircraft. The design process covers sizing (weight, wing area, thrust/power), aerody-namics, weight and balance, stability and control, and cost. Includes numerous examples, lessons learned and what to look out for.

Highlights Review of drag polar breakdown for subsonic and supersonic airplanes Preliminary sizing of airplane take off, empty and fuel weights for a given

mission specification Performance constraint analyses Preliminary configuration selection Fundamentals of fuselage and wing layout design High-lift and lateral control design considerations Fundamentals of power plant integration Fundamentals of landing gear layout design Class I weight and balance prediction Class II weight, balance and moment of inertia prediction Fundamentals of static longitudinal stability Deep stall and how to design for recoverability Take-off rotation and the effect of landing gear location Review of dynamic stability concepts and prediction methods Unusual configurations Design optimization Cost

Who should attend?Aeronautical engineers, mechanical engineers, and electrical engineers needing to learn more about design, pilots with some engineering background, govern-ment research laboratory personnel, engineering managers and educators.

Airplane Preliminary DesignInstructor: Willem A. J. Anemaat




EARN A CERTIFICATEThis course is part of the Certificate of Specialization in Flight Control and Systems Design. See pages 67 for more information.


DescriptionThis course covers analysis methods for nonlinear dynamical systems with the primary applications to feedback control. It is particularly designed for control engineers who are facing challenges due to more tightly integrated systems and systems governed by controllers with switching behavior or logic. The nonlinear control applications covered are overviews of describing functions, the direct Lyapunov method, the Lure problem and circle criterion, the small gain theorem, adaptive control, feedback linearization (dynamic inversion) and hybrid systems. The theoretical content, which is the basis for understanding the control applications, consists of identifying nonlinear phenomena, the process and theory of linearization, Lyapunov stability, boundedness, center manifold theory and bifurcations. The supplied CD contains MATLAB programs that can be used as the basis for hands-on exercises.

Highlights How to identify nonlinear phenomena The theory and process of linearization The method of harmonic balance Introduction to describing functions with examples The basic tools of Lyapunov stability theory The Lure problem, circle criterion and Popov criterion The small gain theorem and applications Stability of nonlinear nonautomonous systems and boundedness

Who should attend?This course would be appropriate for managers and engineers who work in the analysis and design of modern control systems.

Applied Nonlinear Control and AnalysisInstructor: Bill Goodwine




EARN A CERTIFICATEThis course is part of the Certificate of Specialization in Aircraft Maintenance and Safety Track. See pages 67 for more information.


An excellent course for pilots and anyone working in the aerospace field. I highly recommend this course to anyone who wants to better understand how weather affects the aviation industry.

Clarissa McDaniel, Propulsion Test Engineer, The Boeing Company

DescriptionThis course provides an in-depth understanding of the most serious aviation weather hazards faced by all aspects of aviation. Materials and instruction are designed to provide enough depth to enable pilots to make preflight and in-flight weather-related decisions intelligently. The course also provides flight test and design engineers the basic information necessary to consider weather factors when designing aircraft and aircraft components. Flight dispatchers also will gain insight into aviation weather hazards, which should substantially enhance their ability to make weather-related decisions.

Highlights Thunderstorms and strong convective clouds Lightning, hail, turbulence and icing in convective clouds Discussion of ground-based and airborne weather radar systems Windshear, microbursts and gust fronts Clear air turbulence Basic icing physics, including SLD icing Mountain weather, including waves and rotors Weather-related accident statistics Sources of aviation weather information

Who should attend?Designed for pilots, test pilots, meteorologists, flight test engineers, design engineers, dispatchers, RPV designers and operators, government and research laboratory personnel and educators.

Aviation Weather HazardsInstructor: Wayne R. Sand


I had a lot of gaps in my understanding of the entire system safety assessment process. This course has filled those gaps and equipped me to better perform my job responsibilities in this field.

Lenny Noice, Senior Engineering ManagerSystems, Rockwell Collins

SEATTLE, WASHINGTONApril 2024, 2015MondayThursday,8:00 a.m.4:00 p.m. Friday, 8:0011:30 a.m.Course Number AA151290

MONTREAL, QUEBEC, CANADAJune 1519, 2015MondayThursday,8:00 a.m.4:00 p.m. Friday, 8:00 a.m.11:30 a.m.Course Number AA151390



EARN A CERTIFICATEThis course is part of the Certificate of Specialization in Aerospace Compliance and the Certificate of Specialization in Aircraft Maintenance and Safety. See pages 67 for more information.


DescriptionThis course provides the practical knowledge of system safety requirements of 14 CFR 2X.1309 regulation, from fundamental philosophies and criteria to the analysis techniques to accomplish safety requirement identification, validation and verification. It includes detailed review of SAE ARP 4761 and system safety aspects of ARP 4754A, including allocation of safety requirements and assigning development assurance levels. Principles apply to all types of commercial aircraft certification and may also be adapted for any system safety activity.

Highlights Detailed review of the 14 CFR2X.1309 regulation and what it requires Overview of the SAE ARP 4761 Safety Assessment process for commercial

aviation Overview of the SAE ARP 4754A Development Process focused to system

safety aspects Aircraft and system functional hazard assessments Preliminary system safety assessments Failure rate prediction techniques Failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA) and summary (FMES) Fault tree analysis concepts Common cause analysis System safety assessments Tailoring the safety process for modifications Safety analysis and information required to support development of certifica-

tion plans Guidelines for preparing 1309 safety related compliance statements

Who should attend?Designed for Parts 23, 25, 27 and 29 system certification engineers, system designers, FAA Designated Engineering Representatives (DERs), aircraft certifi-cation personnel, system safety specialists new to commercial certification safety process and military personnel procuring civil equipment.

Commercial Aircraft Safety Assessment and 1309 Design AnalysisInstructor: Marge Jones


SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIASeptember 1517, 2015TuesdayThursday,8:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.Course Number AA161040





DescriptionLeveraging the unique experience of the instructors, this course will walk participants through the major characteristics, issues, challenges and promises of a new outlook for an industry that is generally highly mature and reticent to change. Multiple examples will be presented of the successes, failures and differences between the new and the traditional approaches, and to illustrate the principles which define this emergent phenomenon.

Highlights Examples and lessons learned from historical and current examples of

commercial space enterprises Discussion regarding approaches being used to handle intellectual property at

company and individual levels Overview of the most prominent international markets and how export

control affects ability for global business Understanding of the terrestrial/space applications cycle through a few

examples Path to investmenta list of a few easy steps to hold your own in front of

potential investors

Who should attend?Designed for engineers, managers, business developers, entrepreneurs, investors and other professionals at all levels with an interest in reaping benefit from the commercial space phenomena.

Commercializing SpaceWhat It Means and the Issues It RaisesInstructors: Marco Villa, Max Vozoff


SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIASeptember 2123, 2015MondayWednesday,8:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.Course Number AA161080



EARN A CERTIFICATEThis course is part of the Certificate of Specialization in Avionics and Avionic Components. See pages 67 for more information.


DescriptionThis course provides the fundamentals of developing and assessing electronic components to the standard RTCA/DO-254 Design Assurance Guidance for Airborne Electronic Hardware. It is designed for developers, avionics engineers, systems integrators, aircraft designers and others involved in the development or implementation of complex electronic hardware (application-specific inte-grated circuits, field-programmable gate arrays, etc.). The course also provides insight into the FAAs review process and guidance and provides practical keys for successful development and certification. Practical exercises and in-class activities will be used to enhance the learning process.

Highlights The course addresses RTCA/DO-254 as applied via FAA Advisory Circular

AC20-152 FAA Order 8110.105 is addressed, as are current standard EASA certification

review items and FAA issue papers Potential deficiencies in current regulatory guidance material is addressed

versus the current state-of-practice verification techniques Best practices for requirements capture and subsequent verification methodol-

ogies are discussed White papers will be providedsome out-of-class reading will enhance the

participants experience

Who should attend?Designed for developers, avionics engineers, systems integrators, aircraft designers and others involved in development or implementation of complex electronic hardware and programmable devices (application specific integrated circuits, field-programmable gate arrays, etc.).

Complex Electronic Hardware Development and DO-254Instructor: Jeff Knickerbocker

This training saved me lots of weeks of hard work, and it took just three days!Burak Ata, Lead, Software Certification Team, STM, Inc.

COMBINE COURSES AND SAVEThis course can be combined with: Integrated Modular Avionics (IMA) and DO-297 (Course Number AA161160), which is being offered September 24, 2015 (Thursday) in San Diego, California (page 42). If registering for both courses, please use the following COMBO COURSE NUMBER: AA161170. The cost to attend both courses is $2,195 (you save $595 by combining both courses!)


ORLANDO, FLORIDANovember 1620, 2015MondayThursday,8:00 a.m.4:00 p.m. Friday, 8:00 a.m.11:30 a.m. Course Number AA161230



EARN A CERTIFICATEThis course is part of the Certificate of Specialization in Aircraft Design and the Certificate of Specialization in Unmanned Aircraft. See pages 67 for more information.


Bill Donovan has great knowledge in each of the areas presented and had great real-world examples to make the subject matter relevant.

James Helbling, Associate Professor, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

DescriptionThis conceptual approach to overall design of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) includes concepts of operations, communications, payloads, control stations, air vehicles and support. It includes requirements and architecture development, initial sizing and conceptual level parametric and spreadsheet assessment of major system elements.

Highlights Introduction to Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), including conceptual

design issues and operating environments Control station, communication and payload considerations and sizing Life cycle cost estimation Air vehicle parametric design and propulsion Conceptual level aerodynamics Standard atmosphere models Conceptual level mass estimation Parametric geometry Air vehicle performance Mission assessment Methodology and correlation Air vehicle optimization Overall system optimization Reliability, maintainability and support

Who should attend?Designed primarily for practicing conceptual-level design engineers, systems engineers, technologists, researchers, educators and engineering managers. Students should have some knowledge of basic aerodynamics and conceptual design, although it is not mandatory. Basic knowledge of spreadsheet analysis methods is assumed.

Conceptual Design of Unmanned Aircraft SystemsInstructor: Bill Donovan


As a flight test engineer, it was difficult for me to understand the design changes made by the flight control systems engineers. I now understand digital flight control system design and this has increased my confidence during flight tests. It has also helped me contribute more effectively in the aircraft development process.

Leonardo Rodrigues, Flight Test Engineer, Embraer, S.A.

OVERLAND PARK, KANSASOctober 1216, 2015MondayFriday,8:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.Course Number AA161190



EARN A CERTIFICATEThis course is part of the Certificate of Specialization in Flight Control Systems and Design. See pages 67 for more information.


DescriptionThis course presents a set of classical and modern flight control analysis and design tools. These tools will be combined to form a design process that will enable the development of flight control systems that are implementable in real world vehicles. These techniques will be used to design typical aeronautical vehicles lateral and longitudinal controllers.

Highlights Discover that it is possible to design autopilots, using the linear equations of

motion and linear classical complex S-plane single input/single output contin-uous analysis and design tools, which can then be implemented on nonlinear aerospace vehicles.

Discover that it is possible to design sampled data autopilots, using the linear equations of motion and linear classical complex Z-plane single input/single output analysis and design tools, which can then be implemented on nonlinear aerospace vehicles.

Discover that it is possible to design continuous and sampled data autopilots, using linear quadratic regulator design tools, which can then be implemented on nonlinear aerospace vehicles.

Discover techniques that extend the linear quadratic regulator solution to permit complex commands, and incorporate proportional integral and control rate limiting compensators.

Who should attend?Designed for individuals from government or industry who design, simulate, implement, test or operate digital flight control systems or who need an intro-duction to classical and modern flight control concepts.

Digital Flight Control Systems: Analysis and DesignInstructors: David R. Downing, Shawn Keshmiri (This course may be taught by one or both instructors.)


This class was indeed interesting and useful. Online course participant

ONLINEThis course is available online. Once you register for an online course, set your own pace and schedule to complete the course within six months. Successful completion of a project or case study is required.


COST $1,270Plus $35 (USD) shipping within the U.S., $95 (USD) shipping to Canada and international destinations.

The course materials will be mailed upon receipt of payment.

EARN A CERTIFICATEThis course is part of the Certificate of Specialization in Aircraft Maintenance and Safety. See pages 67 for more information.

Visit our website, aeroshortcourses.ku.edu for more information about this course, including instructor bio(s).

DescriptionDesign, analysis and testing fundamentals are used as an introduction to the effects of fatigue and accidental and corrosion damage on the durability and damage tolerance of aircraft structure. Emphasis is placed on current programs used to assure continuing airworthiness of aging aircraft structure. Principal topics are centered on commercial jet transport aircraft, but fundamentals are applicable to all types of aircraft.

Highlights Background to current aging airplane programs Design objectives: safety, economics and responsibilities Damage sources: environmental deterioration and accidental and fatigue

damage Evaluation: loads, stresses, detail design, analysis and testing Manufacture: processes and assembly Certification: fatigue and damage tolerance Maintenance: inherent characteristics and operator responsibilities Aging airplane programs: introduction, modifications, repairs, corrosion

prevention and control, fatigue and widespread cracking and structural main-tenance program guidelines

Future airplanes: design and analysis, MSG-3-Revision 2

Who should attend?Designed for managers, engineers, and maintenance and regulatory personnel in the aircraft industry who are involved in the evaluation, certification, regulation and maintenance of aging aircraft structures.

Durability and Damage Tolerance Concepts for Aging Aircraft StructuresInstructor: John Hall


SEATTLE, WASHINGTONApril 2124, 2015TuesdayFriday,8:00 a.m.4:00 p.m. Course Number AA151340



EARN A CERTIFICATEThis course is part of the Certificate of Specialization in Aircraft Design and Certificate of Specialization in Aircraft Structures. See pages 67 for more information.


DescriptionThis course is designed to provide participants with a good theoretical, as well as practical knowledge of the methodologies for performing rigid body and modal-based dynamics analysis on a wide range of structural and mechanical systems. The course begins with a strong theoretical foundation and then builds upon that foundation with practical applications that can be immediately put into practice in the workplace. In this manner, both the theory and practice of classical hand analysis techniques are presented in the course, as well as the more modern (numerical/computational) methods used in the industry.

Highlights Introductory topics Foundational topics Loads, mode shapes and boundary conditions Newtonian dynamics: first- and second-order systems Introduction to random vibration Multiple-degree-of-freedom (MDOF) systems Dynamic response of MDOF systems The finite element analysis method Structural dynamics in mechanical design Shock and vibration testing

Who should attend?Design engineers who would like to become more familiar with the techniques and modern practices of dynamics analysis to help them be more knowledgeable and bring more capability to the work place.

Mechanical engineers who need to become more proficient in the area of struc-tural dynamics due to a particular job assignment or new career opportunity that requires expertise in the dynamic analysis of structures.

Department managers whose staff are involved in loads and dynamics work.

The subject matter difficulty-level is intermediate.

Dynamics for Aerospace Structures NEWInstructor: Dennis Philpot


OVERLAND PARK, KANSASJune 15, 2015MondayThursday,8:00 a.m.4:00 p.m. Friday, 8:00 a.m.11:30 a.m.Course Number AA151360

ORLANDO, FLORIDANovember 1620, 2015MondayThursday,8:00 a.m.4:00 p.m. Friday, 8:00 a.m.11:30 a.m.Course Number AA161240



EARN A CERTIFICATEThis course is part of the Certificate of Specialization in Aerospace Compliance, Certificate of Specialization in Aircraft Maintenance and Safety and Certificate of Specialization in Avionics and Avionic Components. See pages 67 for more information.


DescriptionThis course will discuss the FAA Code of Federal Regulations (CFRs) and design concepts required to ensure all aspects of aircraft electrical wiring and installa-tion are safe. It will examine aircraft wiring as a system and review all Part 25 CFRs related to EWIS FAA Certification. A review of FAA Advisory Circulars and practical applications of the information will be conducted as teams will be selected to simulate the EWIS certification process. EWIS requirements for aircraft maintenance and inspection will also be discussed.

Highlights EWIS best practices Team EWIS workshops DER/UM EWIS requirements EWIS examples and practical applications Review of advisory circulars

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

Electrical Wiring Interconnect System (EWIS) and FAA RequirementsInstructors: C. Bruce Stephens, Franklin L. Cummins (This course may be taught by one or both instructors.)

Excellent course on a new concern to the aviation community. Charles Lyon, Project Engineer, FedEx Express






DescriptionThis course introduces elements of effective technical writing that can be applied to report, proposal, and process documents. The course covers methods to organize documents, guidelines for creating effective figures, techniques for clear and succinct writing, and guidelines for selecting sentence voice and tense. The course contains exercises where the students practice the techniques, culminating in the students drafting, editing, and revising a 2-page executive summary document.

Highlights Systematic method to organize documents and a step-by-step process to create

and edit documents Big 4 effective writing essentials Writing examples from industry and academia Mini-exercises to practice effective writing techniques Checklists for organizing and writing Hands-on writing and editing exercises: editing a memo and drafting a

proposal or report

Who Should Attend?The course is geared toward engineering professionals and engineering students, and may be appropriate for other professionals who want to learn techniques for improving their technical writing skills. Students are encouraged to bring a laptop to class.

Essentials of Effective Technical Writing for Engineering ProfessionalsInstructor: Paul H. Park

I had no idea how technical writing could be taught in 1.5 days, but was pleasantly surprised. I now see, in hindsight, how my previously submitted reports could have been greatly improved. I am very excited to apply this class to future reports.

Rebecca Voegele, Composite Materials Analyst


SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIASeptember 1618, 2015WednesdayFriday,8:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.Course Number AA161070

ORLANDO, FLORIDANovember 1719, 2015TuesdayThursday,8:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.Course Number AA161280



EARN A CERTIFICATEThis course is part of the Certificate of Specialization in Aerospace Compliance. See pages 67 for more information.


Great course! The instructor was amazing, very professional. His knowledge of course material was experience-based and he answered all our questions clearly. He knew the subject matter in and out. The class was listening to every word he put out.

Steven Lopez, United States Navy

DescriptionThis course provides an overview of FAA functions and requirements appli-cable to Type Design Approval, Production Approval, Airworthiness Approval and Continued Airworthiness associated with military procured commercial derivative aircraft and products. The course will focus on the unique military needs in procurement (customer versus contractor) of products meeting civil airworthiness requirements which are aligned with military-specific mission/airworthiness goals. Prior certification experience is beneficial, but not required.

Highlights Overview of FAA Aircraft Certification (AIR) and Flight Standards (AFS)

service organizations Applicability of FAA Advisory Circulars, Notices and Orders FAA baseline and Program Specific Service Agreement (PSSA) services

following Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (CFRs), Parts 1, 11 and 21 Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA) process Eligibility of Department of Defense contractor installations and modification

centers as FAA Part 145 Repair Stations Part 39 Airworthiness Directives Flight Standards Aircraft Evaluation Groups (AEG) role in aircraft

certification Type Certification (TC) and Supplemental Type Certification (STC) process

(FAA Order 8110.4) Project Specific Certification Plan (PSCP) principles in the RFP process FAA Form 337/Field Approval process Role of FAA Military Certification Office (MCO) Federal Reimbursable Agreement AVS-OA-ACE-12-3035 between DOT/FAA

and armed services of the United States USAF Policy Directive 62-6, NAVAIR Instruction 13100.15, Army Regulation

70-62, application of Mil-HDBK-516B, TACC/MACC

Who should attend?This course is designed and focused specifically for U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard and non-U.S. mili-tary procurement and airworthiness personnel, as well as associated military/supplier engineers, consultants and project directors involved in procurement of commercial derivative aircraft (CDA) or equipment developed for use on CDA.

FAA Certification Procedures and Airworthiness Requirements as Applied to Military Procurement of Commercial Derivative Aircraft/SystemsInstructors: Gilbert L. Thompson, Robert D. Adamson (This course may be taught by one or both instructors.)


An essential course for anyone involved in the design, production and maintenance of aircraft.

Marguerite Russell, Technical Publications Developer, Flig

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