From 07-11 May 2012, J. Terry White brought his Aerodynamics For Engineersshort course to Edwards Air Force Base, CA. The training was provided to aerospace professionals from the Air Force Flight Test Center (AFFTC), whose workforce includes roughly 12,800 men and women focused on conducting and supporting research, development, test and evaluation of aerospace systems from concept to combat.
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Aerodynamics For Engineers
Air Force Flight Test Center • Edwards AFB, CA
07 – 11 May 2012
The AFE course continues to be in high demand, both at Edwards AFB and elsewhere. It is also the longest-running and most-taught class to date in the WEA curriculum. White was very impressed with the AFFTC course participants, saying, “The class was extremely engaged, asking lots of questions and providing insightful commentary. From an instructor’s standpoint, it was a particularly rewarding experience.”
On the final day of class, students made a special field trip to the AFFTC Museum where White gave a guided tour and discussed the design characteristics of several legendary aircraft. Said one kind student regarding the training experience, “Mr. White has the ability that most experts of his type do not: the ability to actually teach what he knows to others in a way that the average person can follow!” Photos of the course can be found on WEA’s Facebook page.
The WEA team thanks each student who attended this offering of the AFE course and extends special gratitude to Ms. Christine Verdugo – whose continued assistance and support is unmatched.
Posted on April 26, 2012 by
skyhook
From 16-20 April 2012, flight testers, aircrew and engineers from as far away as Finland and as close as the Air Force Flight Test Center at Edwards AFB gathered at the AERO Institute in Palmdale, CA for EO/IR sensor system training conducted by world-renown expert, John L. Minor. The Fundamentals of Electro-Optics and Infrared (EO/IR) Sensors short course is quickly becoming one of the most popular courses in the White Eagle Aerospace line-up. This marks the third time Mr. Minor has taught his FEOIR course in the past 13 months and second time the course has been hosted at the AERO Institute.
After a full week of instruction, course participants were divided into test teams to work on a capstone EO/IR flight test exercise that allowed them to practice real world applications of academics learned during the week. All team successfully completed the exercises, provided correct answers and passed the course with flying colors. Regarding course attendees, Mr. Minor remarked, “This class was an extremely bright and engaged group. We are honored to welcome these outstanding students to the growing list of FEOIR course graduates.” More photos from the course can be found on WEA’s Facebook page.
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Fundamentals of Electro-Optics and Infrared Sensors
AERO Institute • Palmdale, CA
16 – 20 April 2012
Due to increasingly popular demand, WEA will offer a repeat of the FEOIR course the week of June 11-15 at the AERO Institute. In order to ensure a seat in this in-demand course, early registration is highly encouraged.
The WEA team extends special thanks to each student in attendance and to AEROi’s Michael McKie and Jose Hernandez, whose assistance and support is greatly appreciated!
Aerosciences instructor J. Terry White held his Fundamentals of Hypersonics short course from 26 – 30 March at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, OH. This simultaneously marks the debut appearance of FOH at Wright-Patterson AFB and the roll-out of the newly revised course, which now features a module on Hypersonic Boundary Layer Transition.
The added module is of critical importance to hypersonic flight performance and serves to expand the applicability of course material to the modern workplace. Said Mr. White, “This long-anticipated addition gives the student enhanced understanding and insight into the complex world of hypersonics.”
White Eagle Aerospace was honored to welcome students from the National Air & Space Intelligence Center (NASIC) as well as a significant contingent of students from the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL).
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Fundamentals of Hypersonics
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, OH
26 – 30 March 2012
The WEA team thanks each student in attendance and extends tremendous gratitude to Ms. Jennifer Toth and Mr. Nathan Setters, whose tireless effort and enthusiasm is sincerely appreciated.
White Eagle Aerospace is pleased to announce the return of the in-demandFundamentals of Electro-Optics and Infrared (EO/IR) Sensors (FEOIR) 5-day short course taught by instructor John L. Minor. The course will be held at the AERO Institute in Palmdale, CA from 16th – 20th April 2012. Minor is a world-renowned instructor and expert in Electro-Optics and Infrared Sensors who brings unsurpassed knowledge and experience to the course, both academically and professionally. In addition, he has over 1500 flight test hours as a flight test engineer, flight test instructor, and aircrew member.
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Academic qualifications include: Associates of Science in Electronics Technology; Yuba College, Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (Minor in Mathematics); University of New Mexico/Air Force Institute of Technology; Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (with Electro-Optics Emphasis); University of New Mexico/Air Force Institute of Technology; PhD Qualifying Exam Passed; University of New Mexico; and United States Air Force Test Pilot School, Class 87B.
Flight qualifications include: Master Instructor Flight Test Engineer for USAF Test Pilot School 1988-1989, 1999-2003; Senior Flight Test Engineer; Senior Non-Rated Aircrew Member; Technical Director & Senior Instructor Flight Test Engineer for USAF Test Pilot School 2004-2008
Flight test experience includes: F-16 A/B & C/D Avionics, Electro-Optics and Infrared (EO/IR) Sensors, RADAR, and Electronic Warfare (EW); AN/ALQ-179 CORONET PRINCE EO Countermeasures System; HH-60D Night Hawk Search and Rescue (SAR); AN/AAQ-13 & -14 Low Altitude Navigation and Targeting Infrared for Night (LANTIRN) System; F-16D Tactical Reconnaissance (F-16 TAC RECCE); BQM-145A Medium Range Unmanned Air Vehicle; AGM-136A Tacit Rainbow Extended Loiter Anti-Radiation Missile; CL-227 Sentinel (Flying Peanut) Rotary Wing Unmanned Aerial Vehicle; Advanced Tactical Airborne Reconnaissance System (ATARS); F/A-18D(RC) Tactical Reconnaissance (F-18 TAC RECCE); AN/AVD-5 Electro-Optical Long Range Oblique Photography System (EOLOROPS); RQ-3A DARKSTAR; NF-16D Variable Inflight Stability Test/Training Aircraft (VISTA); Plus Numerous Classified Special Projects.
Major aircraft & simulators flown: Aircraft: F-16B/D, NF-16D, F-15E, F-15B, RF-4C, F-4D/E/F, T-38, NC-131, C-130, C-12, T-39, B-52, C-5, C-141, U-6A, UV-18, UH-1H&N & HH-1H, HH-60D, P-3, F-14, F-18, OH-58, EMB-312, EMB-120, and numerous gliders; Simulators: F-16, F-15E, F-18, SR-71, B727, B737, B757, L1011, A-380
Test range experience includes: Air Force Flight Test Center, Edwards AFB, CA; Air Force Development Test Center, Eglin AFB, FL; Arnold Air Development Center (AEDC), TN; Pacific Missile Range Facility, CA; Naval Air Warfare Center-Weapons Division (NAWC-WD), CA; Naval Air Warfare Center-Aircraft Division (NAWC-AD), CA; Nevada Test and Training Range (NTTR), NV; Utah Test and Training Range (UTTR); White Sands Missile Range (WSMR), NM; Joint Interoperability Test Range, Fort Huachuca, AZ; Yuma Electronic Proving Ground, AZ.
Professional affiliations include: Fellow of the Society of Flight Test Engineers (SFTE); Past President of the Society of Flight Test Engineers (SFTE); Senior Member of AIAA; Member of ITEA; Member of IEEE; Member of INCOSE; Member of the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum Association; Member of the Flight Test Historical Foundation.
Posted on December 9, 2011 by
skyhook
White Eagle Aerospace wrapped up its 2011 short course lineup with the highly sought-after Fundamentals of Electro-Optics and Infrared Sensors (FEOIR) course. The training program, developed and taught by subject matter expert John L. Minor, provides an excellent foundation for individuals working in the field of EO/IR. The short course was held 05-08 December 2011 at the AERO Institute in Palmdale, CA.
The FEOIR course debuted in White Eagle Aerospace’s curriculum early this year and has garnered worldwide interest from industry professionals. For those seeking a comprehensive training in the fundamentals of EO/IR, the course is unrivaled. As one participant observed, “No such course is available [elsewhere]…every new engineer in my department should register for the course.”
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Fundamentals of Electro-Optics and Infrared Sensors
AERO Institute • Palmdale, CA
05 – 08 December 2011
The upcoming 2012 year will see the addition of two more in-demand courses from Sensors & Systems Instructor John L. Minor; Principles of Directed Infrared Countermeasures (DIRCM) and Fundamentals of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, Missions & Systems (UAV) which is taught jointly with world renowned electronic warfare expert David L. Adamy. White Eagle Aerospace will be releasing its 2012 course calendar within the next few weeks.
The WEA team is extremely grateful to each student in attendance. Special thanks to Jose Hernandez and Michael McKie of the AERO Institute who consistently provide remarkable service to White Eagle Aerospace instructors, staff and students.
Posted on December 2, 2011 by
skyhook
White Eagle Aerospace recently returned to Edwards Air Force Base, CA where Aerosciences Instructor J. Terry White taught his Fundamentals of Hypersonics(FOH) short course. The training was held 29 November – 02 December 2011 at the Air Force Flight Test Center (AFFTC) Engineering Development Flight (EDF) and drew participants from both military and civilian sectors.
This marks the second time Mr. White has presented the FOH short course in the past two months, with an earlier offering at the Ohio Aerospace Institute in Cleveland, OH. FOH is an intense training program that provides participants with a sound understanding of hypersonic aerophysics and the effects of the hypersonic flight environment on vehicle loads and performance.
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Fundamentals of Hypersonics
Edwards Air Force Base, CA
29 November – 02 December 2011
The AFFTC is the Air Force Materiel Command center of excellence for research, development, and test and evaluation of aerospace systems for the United States and its allies. It also operates the U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School and supports non-military government agencies. The combat, combat support and training capabilities of most of the Air Force’s weapons systems were first proven there, giving the AFFTC a direct link to each of the Air Force’s core competencies.
White Eagle Aerospace extends a special thank you to each student in attendance, as well as sincere gratitude to the following individuals who have been instrumental in facilitating this course: Ms. Linda Harrison, Ms. Cathy Clum and Ms. Laura Blank.
Posted on November 15, 2011 by
skyhook
J. Terry White brought his in-demand Aerodynamics For Engineers (AFE) short course to Raytheon Missile Systems (RMS) in Tucson, AZ. The training was held 7-10 November 2011 and marks the company’s premier visit to RMS, a global leader in design, development and production of missile systems for U.S. and allied forces.
White Eagle Aerospace’s AFE course is fast becoming one of the most requested training programs in its current curriculuum. The course material is directly applicable to a wide variety of aerospace-related professions and serves as an ideal foundation for advanced studies.
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Aerodynamics For Engineers
Raytheon Missile Systems • Tucson, AZ
7 – 10 November 2011
The entire team at White Eagle Aerospace would like to extend a warm thank you to each student in attendance and tremendous appreciation to the following key individuals whose assistance has been invaluable: Erica Lefcourt, Renee Richards and Tim Morrill.
Posted on October 27, 2011 by
skyhook
J. Terry White, CEO and Aerosciences Instructor at White Eagle Aerospace, recently held his acclaimed Aerodynamics For Engineers (AFE) short course at Edwards Air Force Base, CA. The course, which provides a comprehensive training experience in basic aerodynamic principles applicable to the subsonic, transonic, supersonic and hypersonic flight regimes, was held 24-27 October 2011.
Said Mr. White: “I always look forward to coming out to the Air Force Flight Test Center on teaching assignments. The people here are highly motivated aerospace professionals and it is a distinct pleasure to have them in class. It goes without saying that Edwards is a special place when it comes to the world of flight. The profound sense of history that one feels here is extremely inspiring. Edwards is truly the hallowed ground of flight.”
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Aerodynamics For Engineers
Edwards Air Force Base, CA
24 – 27 October 2011
White Eagle Aerospace is honored to serve the United States military and civilian personnel at Edwards AFB and would like to sincerely thank each student who attended this course. In addition, the WEA team extends special gratitude to Ms. Cathy Clum and Ms. Linda Harrison – whose time and assistance have been invaluable.
Posted on October 17, 2011 by
skyhook
On 11-14 October 2011, White Eagle Aerospace made its debut visit to the Ohio Aerospace Institute in Cleveland, OH where CEO J. Terry White taught his increasingly popular Fundamentals of Hypersonics (FOH) professional short course. The course drew participants from NASA Glenn Research Center, also located in Cleveland, OH.
The FOH course presents a thorough treatment of hypersonic flow physics, gas dynamics, aerodynamic heating, plasma effects, aeroacoustics, and flight vehicle force and moment characteristics. Course material also introduces participants to a myriad of other aerodynamics-related topics that are intimately related to hypersonic flight test and flight research operations.
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Fundamentals of Hypersonics
Ohio Aerospace Institute • Cleveland, OH
11 – 14 October 2011
The Ohio Aerospace Institute (OAI) provides education and training services that support the dynamic educational needs of the aerospace economy. In addition to its education and training efforts, OAI and its partners engage in research and collaborative efforts that lead to innovative and cutting-edge technological solutions to complex aerospace problems.
White Eagle Aerospace sincerely thanks each student in attendance, in addition to the following key individuals who helped facilitate this course: Ann O. Heyward, Vice President, Research and Educational Programs and Rebecca E. Evans, Program Manager, Research and Educational Programs.
Posted on August 30, 2011 by
skyhook
White Eagle Aerospace recently returned to Dayton, OH where instructor/CEO J. Terry White held back-to-back professional short courses. This represents the company’s third visit to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in 2011. Earlier offerings include the Basic Missile Aerodynamics (BMA) short course held 23-26 May 2011 and the Fundamentals of Earth Reentry (FER) short course held 11-15 July 2011.
CEO and Aerosciences Instructor J. Terry White opened the 2-week session with Advanced Missile Aerodynamics (AMA), held 15-18 August at the National Air & Space Intelligence Center (NASIC). The AMA course provides expert instruction in classic engineering-level prediction methodologies used in the estimation of missile and missile-like vehicle aerodynamics characteristics and is one of the most technically advanced courses currently offered by White Eagle Aerospace.
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Advanced Missile Aerodynamics Short Course
National Air & Space Intelligence Center (NASIC)
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, OH
15 – 18 August 2011
On 22-25 August, J. Terry White taught his increasingly-popular Aerodynamics for Engineers (AFE) short course at the Advanced Technical Intelligence Center (ATIC). This course provides a fundamental, yet comprehensive, training experience in basic aerodynamic principles applicable to the subsonic, transonic, supersonic, and hypersonic flight regimes.
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Aerodynamics for Engineers Short Course
Advanced Technical Intelligence Center (ATIC)
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, OH
22 – 25 August 2011
White Eagle Aerospace is extremely grateful for the opportunity to serve the United States military and civilian personnel at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. The WEA team would like to express sincere gratitude to each student in attendance and to a few key individuals who have been invaluable in facilitating our courses, namely: Mr. Nathan Setters, Ms. Jennifer Toth, Ms. Kathy Robey, and Ms. Aurea Rivera (Technical Director, NASIC Data Analysis Group).