Aerospace Engineering
Aerospace Engineering ignites students’ learning in the fundamentals of atmospheric and space flight. Aerospace Engineering is one of the specialization courses in the PLTW Engineering program. The course deepens the skills and knowledge of an engineering student within the context of atmospheric and space flight. Students explore the fundamentals of flight in air and space as they bring the concepts to life by designing and testing components related to flight such as an airfoil, propulsion system, and a rocket. They learn orbital mechanics concepts and apply these by creating models using industry standard software. They also apply aerospace concepts to alternative applications such as a wind turbine and parachute. Students simulate a progression of operations to explore a planet, including creating a map of the terrain with a model satellite and using the map to execute a mission using an autonomous robot.
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Instructor
Brad Lane
Aerospace Engineering I Practicum in STEM (Mobile Classroom)
Brad Lane teaches Aerospace Engineering and the CTE Mobile Classroom. He holds a B.S. in Aviation Administration and an A.S. in Aviation Maintenance.
Mr. Lane brings extensive experience in both education and aviation. Prior to rejoining KCAL, he spent three years as a flight instructor. He previously taught in Keller ISD for 16 years, teaching high school architecture, sixth-grade science and social studies, and middle school engineering, information technology, and communications courses
His aviation background includes experience as a line mechanic, program manager specializing in airline maintenance scheduling, and flight instructor.