Given that they are lighter, stronger and more reliable compared to metallic counterparts – composite materials are particularly attractive to aviation and aerospace applications. It has evolved from being used as secondary structures to be increasingly used today in primary structures such as wings and fuselages – mainly benefitting operation costs with better fuel economy. With further research and development, these materials are expected to increase more of its performance and be more employed and leveraged in aircraft structures.

However, analysis, design and repair procedures of composite materials in aircraft structures are considerably more complex than those of their metallic counterparts.  Hence to maintain safe and reliable composite structural systems – it pays that managers and engineers are up-to-date with the knowledge and underlying principles of the structural response of composite materials.

This 3-day course provides participants with the latest and practical information on composite materials for aircraft structures. It is expected to provide managers, engineers & aviation personnel of both civil and military backgrounds increased competency on composite materials, design criteria, damage classification, repair method selection and repair techniques. It will cover practical skills on the classification of the damages on the composite parts, determination of applicable repairs and typical repairs on the composite structure. With comprehensive discussion and presentation, this course will be presented using recent data & information, real-world case studies and practical examples.

The course has been designed and developed to meet the needs of aviation engineers & engineering managers who have to deal with the challenges of working with composite structures. It will provide a comprehensive & broad overview of the essential knowledge on composite materials and the processes involved in its basic repair.

This course will help participants to:

GREGORY KRESS President VISION COMPOSITES

Greg Kress over 28 years of experience with composite structures used in military, commercial, and general aviation industries. With a master’s degree in aeronautical engineering and years of experience designing, analyzing, and performing composite repairs & manufacturing, he has witnessed the evolution of composites from its infancy to its current role as a state of the art material.

Early in his career, Greg served as a commissioned officer in the US Navy and was involved in the operation and maintainability of composite structures used on fighter and attack aircraft deployed in aircraft carrier combat operations. Greg finished his military service working as an aeronautical engineering duty officer involved with overhauling composite and bonded aircraft structures.

Greg was employed for five years as the Lead Composite Structures engineer for Delta Airlines. During this time he was the driving force behind the significant enhancement of the airline’s composite maintenance and overhaul capabilities.

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This programme is especially designed for aviation personnel, engineers and authorities requiring a comprehensive understanding of the design and repair of aircraft composites, including:

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For more information about the event, please contact +65 6732 5518 or email selvy@k2baviation.com