20 Sept, 2025, in scenic Bluffton, South Carolina near Hilton Head Island and Savannah, GA.
Presented by Dr. Daniel P. Raymer, President, Aircraft Design Research LLC.
Click here for the course description and outline. Seats are limited so reserve today!
This is a one-day version of Dan Raymer’s amazingly-useful advanced class in Aircraft Configuration Design Layout, Loft, & CAD. It is frequently taken as an follow-on to the popular 5-day Aircraft Design Short Course, although that is not a requirement.
The class was developed mostly for those who, like Raymer, actually work in new aircraft configuration layout. Others will find it useful as well. It provides an expert’s insight into the subject covering topics such as fuselage layout for minimum drag and cost, wing layout for optimal aerodynamics, and the classical lofting methods upon which current practice is based. The class also discusses modern computerized lofting mathematics as used in Computer-Aided Design systems, and includes advice on the best way to use CAD for aircraft concept design.
For more details and a course outline, click here.
Course Material & Schedule
The class will be conducted from 8:00am to about 5pm. Participants will receive a full set of bound Lecture Notes and a signed completion certificate suitable for framing.
Hotel & Transportation
The class is being presented at the Spark/Hilton Hotel, in Bluffton SC. One of the fastest growing municipalities in South Carolina, riverfront Bluffton is designated a National Historic District with numerous beautiful buildings and trendy restaurants in the delightful town square. Bluffton is served by Hilton Head Airport (HHH ~15 minutes away), Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport (SAV ~30 min.), and Charleston International Airport (CHS ~100 min.). Taxi service is readily available costing roughly $50 from HHH and $75 from SAV.
To stay at the Spark/Hilton Hotel, book online through Hilton Hotel Reservations or call 1 843 277 9165. A block of rooms with substantial discount is being held until 30 days prior – mention Group Code ADR or ‘Aircraft Design Course.’ Other nearby hotels include the Old Town Bluffton Inn, the Holiday Inn Express & Suites, and the Hilton Garden Inn. Of course, 15 minutes away is vacation paradise Hilton Head Island where you’ll find the Westin Marriott and numerous other resorts – but don’t tell the boss.
Registration & Course Fees
The course fee of $880 includes tuition and lecture notes. Hotel accommodations, transportation from the airport, and meals are not included.
Mail or email the registration form below with check or money order in the appropriate amount to the address below. You can also wire transfer the course fee – ask for the bank routing information (add $50 for transfer fee):
Or, you can pay online using a credit card via PayPal ($50 processing fee applies). Click Add to Cart, then Proceed to Checkout. If the name on the credit card does not match the name of the person who will take the class, send a message to Aircraft Design Research LLC providing the name of the person registering as well as the name on the credit card.
REGISTRATION FORM – Dan Raymer’s Aircraft Design Layout, Loft, & CAD Course
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Aircraft Design Layout, Loft, & CAD Course (20 Sept, 2025)
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Sorry, no AIAA or SAE discounts apply. If your organization’s payment procedures require additional effort to obtain payment, such as reviewing and signing a Purchase Order and/or registering in your financial payment system, a $500 processing fee must be added.
For further information or to request an in-house class quote, contact Aircraft Design Research LLC
Cancellations Policy: Cancellations must be emailed no later than 32 days before the start of the course and are subject to a $100 cancellation fee plus deduction for non-recoverable PayPal fees. Conceptual Research Corporation reserves the right to cancel any class up to 31 days before the scheduled start date and accepts no liability for expenses incurred due to that cancellation, including but not limited to purchase of non-refundable airline tickets. In this unlikely event, those registered will be notified immediately and a full refund will be issued. Should a severe medical or personal emergency prevent Dr. Raymer from personally conducting all or part of this short course, it will be cancelled if determined prior to 31 days before the scheduled start date or if after, a highly-qualified substitute lecturer will present Dr. Raymer’s material. This has never happened and it isn’t expected to happen this time!