Expert: Paul Soderman - 11/19/2010

Question
I want to know that does Aeronautical engineering include commerical pilot training and What is actualy Aeronautical engineering and Aerospace engineering?

Answer
No, aeronautical engineering study does not include pilot training, though a few schools such as Embry Riddle in Florida will offer both subjects.  Aeronautical and aerospace engineering are almost the same thing.  Technically, aerospace includes the study of flight in air and space, aeronautics includes the study of flight in air.  But the curricula for both programs are very similar.  After school the work assignments for both are similar though an aerospace job might include something to do with orbital mechanics or rocket launch physics.  An aeronautical engineer might be more involved with aerodynamics.  But in reality, both type of engineers might find themselves working in either subject area.
Paul