AirTalk.org Aviation discussions newsgroups   Archives   FAQ   Search   Memberlist   Usergroups   Register   Profile   Log in to check your private messages   Log in  Aerospace Engineering Schools          AirTalk.org Forum Index -> Instrument Flight Rules View previous topic :: View next topic   Author Message Fallon47 Guest Posted: Sat May 01, 2004 10:21 pm    Post subject: Aerospace Engineering Schools My son would like to major in aeronautical or aerospace engineering in college. He wants to be an aerodynamicist. He is mainly interested in aerodynamics of fixed-wing aircraft. Many schools have an aerospace major, but seem to be focused more on the "space" side. He has very little interest in the space side. He just finished his private pilot's license and his hobby is R/C planes. Does anyone have any knowledge of schools that emphasize the aeronautical aspects rather than the space side? We are located on the east coast. Thanks. Back to top John R Weiss Guest Posted: Sun May 02, 2004 1:21 am    Post subject: Re: Aerospace Engineering Schools "Fallon47" <fallon47 (AT) optonline (DOT) net> wrote... Quote: My son would like to major in aeronautical or aerospace engineering in college. He wants to be an aerodynamicist. He is mainly interested in aerodynamics of fixed-wing aircraft. Many schools have an aerospace major, but seem to be focused more on the "space" side. He has very little interest in the space side. He just finished his private pilot's license and his hobby is R/C planes. Does anyone have any knowledge of schools that emphasize the aeronautical aspects rather than the space side? We are located on the east coast. Look at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, NY. RPI is the oldest engineering school in the US, and has a very good Aero program. Back to top Mark T. Mueller Guest Posted: Sun May 02, 2004 10:25 am    Post subject: Re: Aerospace Engineering Schools I went to RPI for undergrad. Excellent engineering curriculum. As an undergrad, I had the opportunity to work on research normally reserved for grad students, including some NASA grant work. I even worked on basic beamed energy propulsion systems using lasers YEARS before it ever showed up in Popular Science or the Discovery Channel (with Prof "Laser Leik Myrabo")! I haven't been back to campus in a while, but you may want to visit. The only real downside was the Troy, not the most picturesque village in the Northeast... Mark RPI BSME Class of '88 "John R Weiss" <jrweiss98155@.comNOSPAMcast.net> wrote Quote: "Fallon47" <fallon47 (AT) optonline (DOT) net> wrote... My son would like to major in aeronautical or aerospace engineering in college. He wants to be an aerodynamicist. He is mainly interested in aerodynamics of fixed-wing aircraft. Many schools have an aerospace major, but seem to be focused more on the "space" side. He has very little interest in the space side. He just finished his private pilot's license and his hobby is R/C planes. Does anyone have any knowledge of schools that emphasize the aeronautical aspects rather than the space side? We are located on the east coast. Look at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, NY. RPI is the oldest engineering school in the US, and has a very good Aero program. Back to top John R Weiss Guest Posted: Sun May 02, 2004 6:30 pm    Post subject: Re: Aerospace Engineering Schools I graduated in '74, and haven't been back to the 'tute since '89 or so... Actually, Troy was VERY picturesque -- from a distance! Up-close-and-personal, though, it left a lot to be desired... OTOH, it's only a short drive to MANY great spots in the Northeast! Oh, and for a bit more on-topic-ness, I got my Private ticket at Rensselaer County AirPark back in '72... John Weiss BS NucE '74 "Mark T. Mueller" <mark.t.mueller (AT) NOSPAMcomcastNOSPAM (DOT) net> wrote... Quote: I went to RPI for undergrad. Excellent engineering curriculum. As an undergrad, I had the opportunity to work on research normally reserved for grad students, including some NASA grant work. I haven't been back to campus in a while, but you may want to visit. The only real downside was the Troy, not the most picturesque village in the Northeast... "John R Weiss" wrote... Look at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, NY. RPI is the oldest engineering school in the US, and has a very good Aero program. Back to top smackey Guest Posted: Sun May 02, 2004 8:47 pm    Post subject: Re: Aerospace Engineering Schools [email]fallon47 (AT) optonline (DOT) net[/email] (Fallon47) wrote in message news:<7f0bde12.0405011421.7ccead1d (AT) posting (DOT) google.com>... Quote: My son would like to major in aeronautical or aerospace engineering in college. He wants to be an aerodynamicist. He is mainly interested in aerodynamics of fixed-wing aircraft. Many schools have an aerospace major, but seem to be focused more on the "space" side. He has very little interest in the space side. He just finished his private pilot's license and his hobby is R/C planes. Does anyone have any knowledge of schools that emphasize the aeronautical aspects rather than the space side? We are located on the east coast. Thanks. Have you looked at Purdue? It has a world class engineering school, including aero, and a very highly regarded flight program. 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