Description of Individual Course Units
Course Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleType of Course UnitYear of StudySemesterNumber of ECTS Credits
213316001100Compulsory113
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
11. Defines the standard atmosphere.
22. Explain general definitions of aircraft operations.
3Explains the theory of flight.
4Explain aerodynamic force and its components.
5 Explain aircraft and motor indicators.
6Defines flight control surfaces and aircraft movement axes.
7Explains the wing profile and wing plan shape.
88. Explain aircraft power systems.
99. Defines aircraft body systems.
1010. Defines landing gear.
1111. Explain aircraft electrical systems.
1212. List the measurement system elements in aircraft.
13List the measurement system elements in aircraft.
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
WeekTheoreticalPracticeLaboratory
1Course 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
33. 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
8Midterm
9 8. AIRCRAFT POWER SYSTEMS8.1. Duties of Power Groups8.2. Features of Power Groups8.3. Types of Power Groups Used in Aircraft
109. 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
1110. LANDING GEAR 10.1. Duties of Landing Gear 10.2. Ways to Place on the Aircraft 10.3. Landing Gear Types
1211. 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
1312. 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
14APPLICATION
15APPLICATION
Recommended or Required Reading
Aof Kitabı
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Term (or Year) Learning ActivitiesQuantityWeight
Midterm Examination1100
SUM100
End Of Term (or Year) Learning ActivitiesQuantityWeight
Final Examination1100
SUM100
Term (or Year) Learning Activities40
End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities60
SUM100
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
None
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesNumberTime (hours)Total Work Load (hours)
Midterm Examination11010
Final Examination11515
Practice11212
Self Study14228
Individual Study for Mid term Examination14228
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)93
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