Benjamin M. Trapnell, Assistant Professor
Benjamin M. Trapnell Associate Professor
Phone: 777-4766
Email:
trapnell@aero.und.edu Educational Background - Master of Aeronautical Science, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University-1997
- Naval Post Graduate School, Graduate, Aviation Safety Program Management-1985
- Bachelor of Science Physical Science, US Naval Academy-1978
Professional Experience - Naval Aviator - Carrier Aircraft Plane Commander E-2C, Landing Signal Officer - 1980-1984
- Flight Instructor, Aviation Safety Officer - 1984-1987
- Systems Simulator Instructor, Burnside Ott/Ford Aerospace - 1987-1989
- Spectrum Ground and Flight Instructor - 1989-1997
- Associate Professor, JDOSAS - 1997-Present
- Commercial Pilot, Single/Multi Land, Instrument Airplane, Commercial Glider
- Flight Instructor Airplane, Glider
Courses Taught - Aviation 323 - Airplane Aerodynamics, Course Prime
- Aviation 421 - Advanced Aerodynamics, Course Prime
- Aviation 327 - Gas Turbine Engine Systems
- Aviation 324 - Aircraft Systems
Service Involvement - National Organizations
- Soaring Society of America - State Governor/record keeper
- Academy of Model Aeronautics - Life Member/Leader Member/Contest Director
- Department Service
- UND Aerospace R/C, Faculty Advisor
- Promotions Committee
- Student Disposition Committee
- Works with elementary schools in providing Aviation related programs
Research Activities - UAVs
- Sense and Avoid - CGAR Funded
- Project Coordinator Departmental UAV Action Committee
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