Markos Konstantinou
Greece

"I firmly believe that no one involved in flight deck operations should miss such courses. The insights gained are life and enjoy indispensable."

As a retired maintenance and flight engineer, Markos Konstantinou participated in the online course Aircraft Performance: Physics and Simulation. Read about his experience.

What was your motivation for enrolling in this course/program? 
Dealing primarily with aviation maintenance and with more than 6000 hours as a flight engineer on turboprop (C-130) and turbofan (B-707 - AWACS E-3A) aircraft, I have never had the chance to attend a class relevant to the physics and simulation behind the flight manual charts provided and used. Although I have been both a ground and flight instructor, that was the reason I attended this course.

How did/will this course impact your career or life? 
As we reached the conclusion of our enriching journey through the Aircraft Performance course, covering both Physics and Simulation, I was filled with immense gratitude. Guided by exceptional professors and supported by the collaborative spirit of my classmates, we have thoroughly explored essential topics ranging from Air Data and Basic Aviation Science to specialized subjects such as Take-off, Climb, Cruise, Endurance, Descent, and Landing. We also covered critical areas like Balanced or Critical Field Length and Ground Run.

As a seasoned flight engineer and instructor accustomed to following flight manual charts, it was truly enlightening to delve into the physics that underpin these principles. Although I am uncertain about the outcomes of my examinations yet, I must independently and honestly express my deep gratitude for the opportunity this course has provided.

How was your experience learning online?
Effective! The Only demand is - as one can expect - discipline. Do not wait for the last moments of the course to submit your exercises.

What advice would you give someone who is thinking of taking a similar course?
I firmly believe that no one involved in flight deck operations should miss such courses. The insights gained are life and enjoy indispensable. Thank you!

Simply do not miss this course!