How do Aircraft Engines Work? (FREE COURSE!)

From basic principles to a working aircraft engine

Aircraft engines are gas turbines, and while the technology has been around for a long time, the underlying principles aren't always explained clearly. This free course starts from the fundamentals, temperature, pressure, and the basic physics involved, before building toward how a real aircraft engine is put together and started up.

The instructor draws on personal experience to guide learners through the progression, aiming to make a genuinely technical subject approachable without assuming prior aviation or engineering knowledge.

Who it's for

Aviation enthusiasts and curious learners who want to understand what's actually happening inside a jet engine, without needing a technical background going in.

Key takeaways

• The basic physics, temperature and pressure, behind gas turbines
• A look inside the structure of an aircraft engine
• How an aircraft engine is actually started