Electric Light Aircraft Course
About our
Electric Light Aircraft Course
This course focuses on the aviation transition to electric propulsion, covering everything from battery technology and electric motors to thermal management and flight control systems. The course explores the design and integration of electrical components in light aircraft, such as training aircraft and air taxis, including compliance with safety regulations and certification for electric aviation. It addresses power system design, avionics integration, and the latest trends in aerodynamics to optimize the performance and efficiency of electric aircraft.
The program provides practical knowledge in electrical system simulation and modeling, as well as in energy efficiency assessment and emissions reduction. Participants become familiar with electric aircraft-specific testing and maintenance protocols, preparing them for roles such as design engineers, maintenance technicians, and electrical systems specialists. sustainability and innovation in the aerospace sector are emphasized, driving the development of electric air mobility solutions.
Electric Light Aircraft Course
- Format: Hybrid
- Duration: 3 months
- Hours: 300 H
- Language: English / Spanish
- Registration date: 23-10-2026
- Start date: 12-12-2026
- Available places: 2
275 $
Competencies and results
What you will learn
1. **Comprehensive Mastery of Light Electric Aircraft: Design, Operation and Advanced Maintenance**
- Aircraft Electrical Systems Design and Architecture: You will delve into the selection and sizing of key electrical components for light electric aircraft, including batteries, motors, controllers, power management systems (BMS), and wiring. You will learn to optimize system efficiency and safety, considering factors such as weight, range, and reliability.
- Aerodynamics and Flight Dynamics of Electric Aircraft: You will study the aerodynamic characteristics of electric aircraft, such as the impact of propeller design, weight distribution, and performance under different flight conditions. You will analyze stability and controllability and learn to simulate aircraft behavior using specialized software.
- Advanced Structures and Materials in Electric Aircraft: You will explore the use of composite and lightweight materials in the construction of electric aircraft, such as carbon fiber and other reinforced polymers. You will learn to design and analyze structures, considering strength, stiffness, durability, and weight reduction, using finite element analysis (FEA) software.
Electric Propulsion Systems: You will understand the operation of electric motors and electric aircraft propulsion systems, including the selection and configuration of motors, electronic speed controllers (ESCs), and propellers. You will analyze system performance and energy efficiency, considering factors such as weight, efficiency, and reliability.
Battery Systems and Energy Management: You will delve into battery technology for electric aircraft, including the chemistry, performance, and safety of lithium-ion batteries. You will learn to design and manage battery systems, including battery management system (BMS) design, charging and discharging, and safety.
Systems and Electronics Integration: You will study the integration of all electric aircraft systems, including the flight control system, navigation system, communication system, and sensors. You will learn to configure and calibrate electronic systems and troubleshoot problems.
Electric Aircraft Operation and Maintenance: You will gain knowledge of the safe operation of electric aircraft, including flight procedures, power management, and safety. You will learn how to perform aircraft maintenance, including inspection, troubleshooting, and repair.
Electric Aircraft Legislation and Regulations: You will learn about the regulations and standards applicable to electric aircraft, including certification requirements, safety standards, and flight regulations.
Advanced Structural Analysis:
Analyze flap-lag-torsion, whirl flutter, and fatigue couplings.
Dimension laminates in composites, joints, and bonded joints with FE.
Implement damage tolerance and NDT (UT/RT/thermography).
2. **Evaluation and Optimization of Rotary Propeller Performance in Electric Aircraft**
- Identify and evaluate critical failure modes in rotating propellers, including the analysis of aeroelastic flap-lag-torsion couplings, instability phenomena such as whirl flutter, and the assessment of structural fatigue under cyclic loads.
- Apply design and analysis techniques for the dimensioning of propeller structures made of composite materials, including laminate analysis, the design and analysis of structural and bonded joints using finite element analysis (FEA).
- Integrate structural integrity management strategies, including the application of damage tolerance criteria to predict crack and failure propagation, and the use of Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) techniques such as ultrasonic testing (UT), radiography (RT), and thermography for inspection and defect detection in propellers.
3. Comprehensive user-oriented design and validation (from modeling to manufacturing)
You will learn to integrate the entire product development process, from initial model conception to final validation, applying user-centered methodologies. You will develop skills in parametric design, ergonomics, simulation, sustainable materials, 3D visualization, and manufacturing management, ensuring efficient, safe solutions that meet current industry standards.
4. **Analysis and Optimization of Rotor Performance in Electric Aircraft**
4. **Analysis and Optimization of Rotor Performance in Electric Aircraft**
Analyze the effects of complex couplings such as flap-lag-torsion, whirl flutter (unstable vibrations), and fatigue factors on rotor design and operation.
Apply finite element (FE) analysis techniques to dimension and evaluate the structural integrity of components made from composites, including the design of joints and bonded joints.
Implement damage tolerance methodologies to predict and manage damage propagation, and apply non-destructive testing (NDT) techniques such as ultrasonic testing (UT), radiography (RT), and thermography for the inspection and evaluation of the integrity of materials and components.
5. **Accurate Modeling and Performance Evaluation of Rotors in Electric Aircraft: A Detailed Analysis**
5. **Accurate Modeling and Performance Evaluation of Rotors in Electric Aircraft: A Detailed Analysis**
You will master rotor modeling, from aerodynamic and structural analysis to the simulation of their in-flight behavior.
You will apply finite element analysis (FEA) methods to evaluate rotor response to complex loads, including the calculation of stresses and strains.
You will analyze critical aeromechanical instability phenomena, such as flutter, and understand strategies for mitigating them.
You will evaluate rotor performance under different operating conditions, considering factors such as speed, altitude, and payload.
You will learn to optimize rotor design to improve energy efficiency and reduce noise, crucial aspects in electric aircraft.
You will use specialized software to simulate rotor behavior and Analyze the results obtained.
You will understand the implications of composite manufacturing in the design and analysis of rotors.
You will study the interaction between the rotor and the electric propulsion system, including energy management and speed control.
You will develop skills for data interpretation and decision-making in the design and operation of electric aircraft rotors.
Analyze flap-lag-torsion couplings, whirl flutter, and fatigue.
Dimension laminates in composites, joints, and bonded joints with FE.
Implement damage tolerance and NDT (UT/RT/thermography).
6. **Modeling and Analysis of Rotor Performance in Electric Aircraft: A Technical Immersion**
6. **Modeling and Performance Analysis of Rotors in Electric Aircraft: A Technical Immersion**
- Develop advanced mathematical models to simulate the behavior of rotors in electric aircraft.
- Evaluate the impact of aerodynamics on overall rotor performance, considering complex flow effects.
- Explore aeroelasticity in depth, analyzing phenomena such as flap-lag-torsion, whirl flutter, and their influence on rotor stability.
- Understand the methodologies for calculating the service life and fatigue of rotor components.
- Apply finite element analysis (FEA) techniques for the detailed structural analysis of rotors.
- Dimension and optimize the design of laminates in composites, paying particular attention to strength. and lightness.
- Efficiently analyze and design bonded joints and structural connections using FEA.
- Implement design strategies for damage tolerance, ensuring safety in case of failure.
- Apply non-destructive testing (NDT) techniques such as UT/RT/thermography for rotor inspection.
- Study the impact of rotor design variations on the energy consumption and efficiency of electric aircraft.
- Master specialized software tools for rotor performance modeling, simulation, and analysis.
- Interpret and analyze simulation results, identifying critical areas and proposing design solutions.
Who this program is for:
Electric Light Aircraft Course
- Graduates in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical, Industrial, Automatics or similar.
- OEM rotorcraft/eVTOL professionals, MRO, consulting, technology centers.
- Flight Test, certification, avionics, control and dynamics who seek specialization.
- Regulators/authorities and UAM/eVTOL profiles that require compliance competencies.
- Standards-driven curriculum: you will work with CS-27/CS-29, DO-160, DO-178C/DO-254, ARP4754A/ARP4761, ADS-33E-PRF from the first module.
- Accreditable laboratories (EN ISO/IEC 17025) with rotor bench, EMC/Lightning pre-compliance, HIL/SIL, vibrations/acoustics.
- Evidence-oriented TFM: safety case, test plan, compliance dossierand operational limits.
- Mentored by industry: teachers with experience in rotorcraft, tiltrotor, eVTOL/UAM and flight test.
- Flexible modality (hybrid/online), international cohorts and support from SEIUM Career Services.
- Ethics and security: safety-by-design approach, cyber-OT, DIH and compliance as pillars.
Module 1 — Fundamentals and Design of Electric Aircraft
1.1 Introduction to Electric Aircraft: Basic concepts and evolution.
1.2 Electric Propulsion Architectures: Types and configurations.
1.3 Conceptual Design: Principles and initial considerations.
1.4 Component Selection: Motors, batteries, and control systems.
1.5 System Integration: Electrical and mechanical design.
1.6 Aerodynamics and Flight Dynamics: Applied fundamentals.
1.7 Computer-Aided Design (CAD) Software: Tools and applications.
1.8 Safety Design: Failures and risk mitigation.
1.9 Standards and Regulations: Compliance and certification.
1.10 Case Studies: Practical examples of design and analysis.
2.2 Principles of Rotary Propeller Evaluation in Electric Aircraft
2.2 Propeller Optimization Methodologies: Design Analysis
2.3 Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) for Rotary Propellers
2.4 Wind Tunnel Experimentation and Testing for Propellers
2.5 Performance Analysis: Thrust, Power, and Efficiency
2.6 Advanced Aerodynamic Design for Efficient Propellers
2.7 Propeller Materials and Manufacturing: Selection and Techniques
2.8 Noise and Vibration Modeling in Rotary Propellers
2.9 Integration of Propellers with Electric Propulsion Systems
2.20 Case Studies: Propeller Optimization in eVTOL and UAM
3.3 Introduction to Rotary Propulsion in Electric Aircraft
3.2 Fundamental Principles of Modeling Rotating Systems
3.3 Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and its Application
3.4 Aerodynamic Analysis of Rotating Systems
3.5 Propeller Modeling and Simulation
3.6 Modeling of Electric Motors and Control Systems
3.7 Component and System Integration
3.8 Performance and Energy Efficiency Analysis
3.9 Case Studies and Practical Applications
3.30 Design and Optimization Considerations
4.4 Introduction to Electric Propulsion in eVTOL and UAM: Multirotors
4.2 Emerging Certification Standards: SC-VTOL and Special Conditions
4.3 Energy Management and Thermal Aspects in E-Propulsion: Batteries and Inverters
4.4 Design for Maintainability and Interchangeable Modular Systems
4.5 Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and Life Cycle Cost (LCC) in Rotorcraft and eVTOL
4.6 Operations and Vertiports: Airspace Integration
4.7 Data and the Digital Thread: MBSE/PLM for Change Control
4.8 Technological Risk and Readiness: TRL/CRL/SRL
4.9 Intellectual Property, Certifications, and Time to Market
4.40 Case Study: Decision Analysis with a Risk Matrix
5.5 Introduction to Electric Light Aircraft: Basic Concepts
5.5 Advantages and Challenges of Electric Propulsion in Aircraft
5.3 Legislation and Regulations Applicable to Electric Aircraft
5.4 Safety Standards and Certification of Electric Aircraft
5.5 Design and Construction of Electric Aircraft: An Overview
5.6 Main Components of Electric Aircraft: Motors, Batteries, etc.
5.7 Operation and Maintenance of Electric Aircraft
5.8 Trends and Future of Electric Aircraft
5.9 Case Studies of Successful Electric Aircraft
5.50 Module Summary and Conclusions
6.6 Introduction to Light Electric Aircraft: Fundamentals and Evolution
6.2 Electric Aircraft Design: Aerodynamics, Structure, and Materials
6.3 Electric Propulsion Systems: Motors, Batteries, and Energy Management
6.4 Electric Aircraft Operation: Procedures and Regulations
6.5 Electric Aircraft Maintenance: Diagnostics and Advanced Repair
6.6 Electric Aircraft Safety: Risks and Mitigation
6.7 The Future of Electric Aviation: Trends and Challenges
6.8 Integrating Electric Aircraft into the Air Transport System
6.9 Legal and Regulatory Aspects of Electric Aircraft
6.60 Case Studies: Analysis of Successful Electric Aircraft
2.6 Principles of Rotary Propeller Aerodynamics
2.2 Design and Selection of Propellers for Electric Aircraft
2.3 Modeling and Simulation of Propeller Performance 2.4 Aerodynamic Optimization of Rotary Propellers
2.5 Propeller Materials and Manufacturing
2.6 Vibration and Noise Analysis of Rotary Propellers
2.7 Propeller Performance Testing and Validation
2.8 Environmental Impact of Rotary Propellers
2.9 Integration of Propellers into Electric Propulsion Systems
2.60 Case Studies: Propeller Optimization in Different Aircraft Types
3.6 Introduction to Rotating Systems in Electric Aircraft
3.2 Modeling of Rotating Systems: Methods and Tools
3.3 Stability and Control Analysis of Rotating Systems
3.4 Design and Selection of Components for Rotating Systems
3.5 Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Applied to Rotating Systems
3.6 Vibration Analysis in Rotating Systems
3.7 Optimization of Rotating Systems for Energy Efficiency 3.8 Failures and Failure Modes in Rotating Systems
3.9 Testing and Validation of Rotating Systems
3.60 Applications of Rotating Systems in Different Aircraft Types
4.6 Introduction to Rotors in Electric Aircraft
4.2 Design and Selection of Rotors for Electric Aircraft
4.3 Aerodynamic Modeling of Rotors
4.4 Rotor Performance Optimization: Methods and Techniques
4.5 Structural Analysis of Rotors
4.6 Vibration Control in Rotors
4.7 Rotor Materials and Manufacturing
4.8 Rotor Testing and Validation
4.9 Integration of Rotors into Electric Propulsion Systems
4.60 Case Studies: Rotor Optimization in Different Aircraft Configurations
5.6 Fundamentals of Rotor Modeling
5.2 Rotor Modeling Methods: Theory and Applications 5.3 Detailed aerodynamic modeling of rotors.
5.4 Structural modeling of rotors: finite element analysis.
5.5 Rotor-wake interaction analysis.
5.6 Modeling of rotor noise.
5.7 Rotor performance simulation: tools and techniques.
5.8 Rotor model validation: tests and measurements.
5.9 Applications of detailed rotor modeling in aircraft design.
5.60 Case studies: modeling and analysis of rotors in different designs.
6.6 Fundamentals of rotor analysis.
6.2 Aerodynamic analysis of rotors: techniques and tools.
6.3 Structural analysis of rotors: methods and simulations.
6.4 Rotor vibration analysis.
6.5 Analysis of rotor noise.
6.6 Rotor-wake interaction analysis.
6.7 Rotor Performance Optimization: Methods and Strategies
6.8 Rotor Design and Selection
6.9 Testing and Validation of Rotor Analysis
6.60 Case Studies: Rotor Analysis in Electric Aircraft
7.6 Introduction to Rotor Modeling
7.2 Rotor Modeling: Principles and Techniques
7.3 Aerodynamic Modeling: Methods and Tools
7.4 Structural Modeling: Analysis and Simulation
7.5 Rotor-Wake Interaction Modeling
7.6 Rotor Noise Modeling
7.7 Rotor Performance Simulation: Software and Applications
7.8 Rotor Model Validation
7.9 Applications of Rotor Modeling in Aircraft Design
7.60 Case Studies: Rotor Modeling and Analysis in Different Designs
8.6 Introduction to Comprehensive Rotor Analysis 8.2 Advanced Aerodynamic Analysis of Rotors
8.3 Detailed Structural Analysis of Rotors
8.4 Rotor-Wake Interaction Analysis
8.5 Modeling and Analysis of Rotor Noise
8.6 Vibration Analysis and Mitigation
8.7 Rotor Design Optimization for Performance and Efficiency
8.8 Integration of Rotors into Electric Propulsion Systems
8.9 Testing and Validation: Methods and Results
8.60 Case Studies: Comprehensive Analysis of Rotors in Electric Aircraft
- Hands-on methodology: test-before-you-trust, design reviews, failure analysis, compliance evidence.
- Software (depending on licenses/partners): MATLAB/Simulink, Python (NumPy/SciPy), OpenVSP, SU2/OpenFOAM, Nastran/Abaqus, AMESim/Modelica, acoustics tools, planning toolchains DO-178C.
- SEIUM Laboratories: scale rotor bench, vibrations/acoustics, EMC/Lightning pre-compliance, HIL/SIL for AFCS, data acquisition with strain gauging.
- Standards and compliance: EN 9100, 17025, ISO 27001, GDPR.
Capstone-type projects
Admissions, fees, and scholarships
- Profile: Background in Computer Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or related fields; practical experience in NLP and valued information retrieval systems.
- Documentation: Updated CV, academic transcript, SOP/statement of purpose, project examples or code (optional).
- Process: Application → Technical evaluation of profile and experience → Technical interview → Review of case studies → Final decision → Enrollment.
- Fees:
- Single payment: 10% discount.
- Payment in 3 installments: No fees; 30% upon registration + 2 equal monthly payments of the remaining 35%.
Monthly payment: available with a 7% commission on the total; annual review.
Scholarships: based on academic merit, financial need, and promoting inclusion; agreements with companies in the sector for partial or full scholarships.
See “Calendar & Calls for Applications,” “Scholarships & Grants,” and “Fees & Financing” in the SEIUM mega-menu.
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F. A. Q
Frequently asked questions
Yes, we have international certification
Yes: experimental models, real data, applied simulations, professional environments, real case studies.
It is not mandatory. We offer leveling tracks and tutoring.
Completely. It covers e-propulsion, integration, and emerging regulations (SC-VTOL).
Recommended. There are also internal challenges and consortiums.
Yes. Online/hybrid modality with planned labs and visa support (see “Visa & Residence”).