Ciencia de la aviación: clase a su propio ritmo: guía para pilotos sobre motores a reacción de aviones

****  This is a Self-Paced class. There are no in-person meetings.  ***** 

Welcome to the exciting world of jet airplanes! From giant commercial carriers, to the latest high tech fighters, jet engines provide the thrust for much of today's aviation adventures. In this self-paced course, we will explore the historical roots of jet engines, the types of jet engines, the scientific principles behind how jet engines work, jet engine operating considerations, and the latest advances in jet engine technology. As a retired US Air Force pilot with thousands of hours flying several types of jet aircraft, I will bring my personal experiences to the classroom to make the content come alive. 

The flow of our class will be as follows:
Pre-Recorded video lessons with instruction on the topic. Students will be given
assignments to complete for each unit.

Supplemental videos, articles, and optional homework assignments will be available in the classroom. 

Course Outline:
Unit 1
-Historical origins of the jet engine
-Stages of a jet engine

Unit 2
-Types of jet engines (turbojet, turbofan, turboprop, turboshaft)

Unit 3
-Jet engine cockpit instruments
-Jet engine operating considerations
-Jet engine advantages and disadvantages

Unit 4
-Scientific principles essential to jet engine operations
-Recent advances in jet engine technology

No prior experience is necessary to enjoy this class.