Study of engineering discipline developing new technologies for aviation, defense systems, and space exploration.

Year long senior course with mentor-guided culminating project and research paper.

Project-based course on flight control, remote-control vehicles, flight simulators, unmanned flying vehicle design.

Research or design senior project with Science Fair participation and thesis paper.

Hands-on exploration of flight, space travel, using 3D Printers, Wind Tunnels, Flight Simulators.

In-depth study of aircraft systems: propulsion, fuel, electrical, landing gear, flight instruments, performance factors.

Outer space and underwater applications, laser communication, satellite orbit modeling.

History of aviation, how airplanes fly, weather effects, human body and flight, navigation.

Management requirements for aviation industry, current issues, future trends, National Airspace System.

Senior research or design project from internship experience with thesis paper.

Out-of-school internship with engineer/scientist, 4 days/week, 2 3/4 hours daily minimum.

Prepares for FAA Private Pilot or Part 107 Remote Pilot test. Airspace, communications, regulations, airport operations, safety, weather.