Aeronautics Research Center

The Aeronautics Research Center exists to provide a meaningful research experience for every Aeronautics Cadet, while providing high-value research products to government, academic, and commercial partners. With a robust research staff and strong engagement from Aeronautics faculty, cadets are provided with highly motivating learning experiences, solving real-world technical challenges and gaining skills critical in their pursuit of becoming 21st century engineers and pilots.

The Center is well-supported by the United States Air Force Academy’s Aeronautics Laboratory, which houses numerous wind tunnel facilities, gas turbine engines, propeller test stands, a combustion shock tube, full-motion flight simulators, and a well-equipped model shop for design and construction of novel small unmanned aerial systems. A robust technical staff provides the expertise required to conduct high-quality research investigations.