Course Unit Code | Course Unit Title | Type of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | Number of ECTS Credits | 213316001100 | | Compulsory | 1 | 1 | 3 |
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Level of Course Unit |
Short Cycle |
Objectives of the Course |
The aim of this course is to define the basic principles of basic flight theory and the structure and aerodynamic properties of aircraft. |
Name of Lecturer(s) |
Ögr. Gör. Sevgi ADIGÜZEL |
Learning Outcomes |
1 | 1. Defines the standard atmosphere. | 2 | 2. Explain general definitions of aircraft operations. | 3 | Explains the theory of flight. | 4 | Explain aerodynamic force and its components. | 5 | Explain aircraft and motor indicators. | 6 | Defines flight control surfaces and aircraft movement axes. | 7 | Explains the wing profile and wing plan shape. | 8 | 8. Explain aircraft power systems. | 9 | 9. Defines aircraft body systems. | 10 | 10. Defines landing gear. | 11 | 11. Explain aircraft electrical systems. | 12 | 12. List the measurement system elements in aircraft. | 13 | List the measurement system elements in aircraft. |
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Mode of Delivery |
Daytime Class |
Prerequisites and co-requisities |
The aim of this course is to define the basic principles of basic flight theory and the structure and aerodynamic properties of aircraft. |
Recommended Optional Programme Components |
How the planes fly, the forces acting on the aircraft during the flight: lifting, gravity, push / pull, drag forces, flight axes), basic parts of aircraft; body, wings, tail, landing gear and engine. Control surfaces of aircraft; fins, flaps, slat, horizontal stabilizers, elevators and vertical stabilizers, rudder and other control elements. Aircraft according to wing structures, engines and applications. Aircraft avionics and rotary wing aircraft. |
Course Contents |
How the planes fly, the forces acting on the aircraft during the flight: lifting, gravity, push / pull, drag forces, flight axes), basic parts of aircraft; body, wings, tail, landing gear and engine. Control surfaces of aircraft; fins, flaps, slat, horizontal stabilizers, elevators and vertical stabilizers, rudder and other control elements. Aircraft according to wing structures, engines and applications. Aircraft avionics and rotary wing aircraft. |
Weekly Detailed Course Contents |
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1 | Course description and application, evaluation of the information to the student to explain the importance of the course in the curriculum and to emphasize the interaction with other courses1. STANDART ATMOSFER1.1 Atmosphere Composition and Structure1.2 International Standard Atmosphere | | | 2 |
2. GENERAL DESCRIPTIONS ON AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS2.1. Weight Definitions2.2. Operation Speeds, Pressure and Altimeter | | | 3 | 3. FLIGHT THEORY3.1. Tutunma3.2. Movement in the Air3.3. Weather Resistance3.4. Air Resistance of Complete Aircraft | | | 4 |
. AERODYNAMIC FORCES AND COMPONENTS4.1. Aerodynamic Terms4.2. Aerodynamic Force Components4.3. Factors Affecting Aerodynamic Forces4.4. Basic Forces affecting aircraft | | | 5 |
5. AIRCRAFT AND ENGINE INDICATORS5.1. Pitot-Static Indicators5.2. Gyroscopic Flight Indicators5.3. Engine Indicators | | | 6 | FLIGHT CONTROL SURFACES AND AIRCRAFT MOTION AXIS6.1. Control Surfaces6.2. Axes of Plane Motion6.3. Airborne Movements in Air | | | 7 |
7. WING PROFILE AND WING PLAN FORM7. Kanat7.2. Control Control Surfaces on the Wing7.3. Wing Body Connection Types7.4. Wings Exterior Appearance7.5. Internal structure of the wing | | | 8 | Midterm | | | 9 |
8. AIRCRAFT POWER SYSTEMS8.1. Duties of Power Groups8.2. Features of Power Groups8.3. Types of Power Groups Used in Aircraft | | | 10 | 9. AIRCRAFT BODY SYSTEMS9.1. Main Characteristics of the Body
9.2. Aerodynamic Properties of the Body
9.3. Comfort Conditions on Airline Planes
9.4. Cockpit, Cabin and Cargo Sections
9.5. Aircraft Body Structures | | | 11 | 10. LANDING GEAR
10.1. Duties of Landing Gear
10.2. Ways to Place on the Aircraft
10.3. Landing Gear Types | | | 12 | 11. AIRCRAFT ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
11.1. Electric Power System
11.2. Main Parts of the Electric Power System
11.3. AC Power Generators
11.4. With DC Power Generator | | | 13 | 12. MEASURING SYSTEM ELEMENTS IN AIRCRAFT
12.1. Speed Measurement
12.2. Vibration Measurement
12.3. Pressure Measurement
12.4. Temperature Measurement
12.5. Flow Measurement | | | 14 | APPLICATION | | | 15 | APPLICATION | | |
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Recommended or Required Reading |
Aof Kitabı |
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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Assessment Methods and Criteria | |
Midterm Examination | 1 | 100 | SUM | 100 | |
Final Examination | 1 | 100 | SUM | 100 | Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 40 | End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 60 | SUM | 100 |
| Language of Instruction | Turkish | Work Placement(s) | None |
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Workload Calculation |
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Midterm Examination | 1 | 10 | 10 |
Final Examination | 1 | 15 | 15 |
Practice | 1 | 12 | 12 |
Self Study | 14 | 2 | 28 |
Individual Study for Mid term Examination | 14 | 2 | 28 |
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Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes |
LO1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | LO2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | LO3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | LO4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | LO5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | LO6 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | LO7 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | LO8 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | LO9 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | LO10 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | LO11 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | LO12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | LO13 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
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* Contribution Level : 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High |
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