AERO2000
10 units
2000 level
Course handbook
Description
This course introduces students to critical factors that affect the performance, operation and design of aircraft. The course has a strong emphasis on the physical understanding of aircraft performance including take-off speeds, climb rates, turns, cruise, and descent and landing performance. The course covers operational issues including the regulatory environment for aircraft, and addresses economic considerations.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Callaghan
- Semester 1 - 2024
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Accurately calculate speed, climb, descent, range and endurance characteristics of aircraft.
2. Correctly identify the relative advantages and disadvantages of various aircraft propulsion systems.
3. Confidently discuss the regulatory environment for aircraft operations.
4. Apply the concepts of aircraft longitudinal static stability, control, and weight and balance to aircraft operations.
5. Participate as an effective group member in a group project and produce a professional report.
6. Competently discuss issues of aircraft operation including noise and aviation certification requirements.
Content
- Introduction to aircraft lift, drag and thrust and how they relate to aircraft performance
- Introduction to aircraft propulsion systems including jet engines, turboprop and piston-prop engines
- Australian and international aviation regulatory requirements
- Cruising altitudes and performance limitations
- Aircraft climb and decent angles and rates, and cruise conditions
- Introduction to concepts of aircraft longitudinal static stability and control, and weight and balance
- Optimal cruise and climb performance, range and endurance
- Turn performance
- Take-off and landing performance
- Safe aircraft operation procedures
- Economic considerations
Assumed knowledge
MATH1120 Mathematics for Engineering, Science and Technology 2, and PHYS1210 Advanced Physics I
Assessment items
Written Assignment: Assignment 1 - Aircraft performance
Written Assignment: Assignment 2 - Aircraft performance
Written Assignment: Assignment 3 - Glider flight laboratory and Aircraft performance
Quiz: In-class quizzes
Tutorial / Laboratory Exercises: Tutorial assessments
Formal Examination: Written Exam
Compulsory Requirement: Pass requirement - Must pass this assessment item to pass the course.
Contact hours
Semester 1 - 2024 - Callaghan
Laboratory-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 1 week(s) starting in week 10
Lecture-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Lecture-2
- Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Tutorial-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Course outline
Course outline not yet available.
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