Expert: Paul Soderman - 5/6/2008

Question
i've been wanting to build planes since i was little and being seventeen i think i may actually be able to do it but i need to know wats needed in spicific to become and aeronuatical engineer. like what type of math and science classed and what type of schools.

Answer
You don't need to be an aeronautical engineer to build an airplane, but it would help a lot.  To become an aeronautical engineer you need to study as much math and science as possible in high school and gain admission to an engineering school and major in aero or mechanical engineering.  Then you would complete at least four years of study in physics, math, chemistry, fluid mechanics, aerodynamics, etc. etc.  to earn a Bachelor of Science degree.  You can see the required curricula on line for any engineering school.
Paul