• Question: i want to be an aeronautical engineer do you have any tips for me

    Asked by mere533dorm47 to Roman L, matthewgataesperanca, Adam C on 9 Dec 2025.
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      Adam Cleaver answered on 9 Dec 2025:

      Have a good understanding of physics. It might be a good idea to have a trial flight in an aircraft. I always found going to different museums helped as I was able to see the difference in aircraft design

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    Steve P commented on :

    I agree with Adam – knowledge of physics is useful, plus maths is essential. I’m a physicist by degree and an engineer (over a decade of which was aeronautical) by profession. You may find it useful and rewarding to join the Air Cadets. Also, ask your school (physics or engineering departments) whether they’d consider getting involved in the CanSat Challenge https://www.stem.org.uk/esero/secondary/competitions-and-challenges/cansat (an annual european space agency competition for schools) … I know a student who only last month got accepted for a degree apprenticeship at an aeronautical engineering company because of his involvement in this competition. I enjoy helping out with this competition because it gives students an unusual chance to get hands-on with many different elements of engineering design, build and launch.