This course offers a review of the evolution and advancements in aircraft propulsion systems, from the earliest piston engines to contemporary jet and rocket engines. Key topics include the milestones in propulsion development, the design and performance of various engine types, and the latest innovations in sustainable and efficient propulsion systems. All without getting too technical.

Moderator: Jim Rauf, BA physics, Thomas More College; BME, mechanical engineering, Univ. of Detroit. Retired from GE Aviation where he was a manager and principal engineer in the Commercial Engines Product Support Group.