Departments

Aeronautics and Aerospace Science

The Aeronautics and Aerospace Science Department performs research and education in aerospace control system operation, technology, and design. The department grants undergraduate degrees in Aeronautical Science and Aerospace Science.

The undergraduate program consists of a rigorous curriculum that prepares students for fields in the aeronautics and aerospace industries. Coursework provides students with a theoretical foundation and working knowledge of aerodynamics in the subsonic and supersonic regimes, aerospace structures and aircraft propulsion.

Students contribute to the design of an experimental aerodynamic analysis of realistic 3-D configuration. In addition, students get hands-on experience in developing recoverable unmanned aerial systems that are launched to demonstrate flight.

Work continues on the applications to aircraft propulsion and aerospace structures with on-going focus on aircraft safety research. Thus, students graduating from our program are prepared for a wide range of aerospace careers that demand professional pilot credentials and both technical and quantitative skills.

Flight and Simulation Laboratories

The Flight and Simulation Laboratories at American Academy of Aeronautics have a distinguished and rich history of accomplishment. Members of our faculty have performed the entire set of flight tests that led to the development and deployment of current industry glass cockpit interface components. In addition, the flight lab at American Academy of Aeronautics has earned several national awards in the area of flight test, flight simulation and airborne systems qualification and FAA approval.

The Simulation Lab at American Academy of Aeronautics is located at the Carl Mather campus in the Simulator Center. Each flight simulator provides a direct representation of each of the categories and classes of Aircraft flown at the Academy.