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I AM AN 15 YEAR OLD BOY. I WISH TO BECOME AN AERONAUTICAL ENGG. PLEASE CAN YOU EXPLAIN ME THE COMPLETE PROCEDURE OF BECOMING AN AERONAUTICAL ENGG. FROM BEGINING? WHAT IS THE MERIT REQUIRED FOR BECOMING AN AERONAUTICAL ENGG.?WHAT ARE THE SUBJECT? IS GOOD EYESIGHT NECCESSARY FOR BECOMING AERONAUTICAL ENGG.AND WHAT IS THE SALARY THE AERONAUTICAL ENGG. GETS IN BEGINING? PLEASE HELP AND GIVE ME ALL DETAILS. MAIL ME SOON

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Atul

I can only speak for the U.S.  In this country, high school students with good grades in math, science, and the SAT exam can enter engineering school.  Students study all manner of math, physics, chemistry, fluid mechanics, aerodynamics, and much more.  An aeronautical engineer would have to study for at least 4 years, probably 5 or 6 to get a degree and find a job.  Starting salaries are around $60,000.  Good eyesight is not a requirement.

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Aeronautics, Fluid Mechanics, Aeroacoustics, Noise Control, Muffler Design, Wind Tunnel Research.... I know nothing about India - do not ask about schools, jobs, application requirements, career choices, etc. for India. Please, no text message verbiage; I prefer full words in full sentences. Thanks.

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38 years as research engineer at NASA

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AIAA, NASA

Education/Credentials
B.S. and M.S. Aeronautical Engineering - U. of Washington Graduate work Standford U.

Awards and Honors
AIAA Associate Fellow (American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics)

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