Iğdır University Lifelong Learning Programme

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Type of Course Unit	Year of Study	Semester	Number of ECTS Credits
190400703101	BASIC AIRCRAFT THEORY AND PRINCIPLES OF FLIGHT	Compulsory	2	3	5

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle

Objectives of the Course

In addition to the history of aviation, the aim of this course is to have knowledge about the principles of flying, old and new aircraft types and the definition of structural elements in various aircraft, aircraft and helicopter power systems.

Name of Lecturer(s)

Doç. Dr. Selçuk Ekici

Learning Outcomes

1	Define the physical characteristics of the atmosphere. Explain the physical characteristics of air. Explain the international standart atmosphere.
2	Express the theory of flight. Explain the basic principles (aerostatic, aerodynamic theory). Explain boundary layer. Explain the components of aerodynamic force. Express airfoil and its characteristics. Categorize the components of aircraft components.
3	Define stall. Explain the stall speed. Explain the working principles of high lift devices.
4	Define flight control surfaces. Categorize primary flight control surfaces. Categorize secondary flight control surfaces. Explain aircraft stability.
5	Define high speed flight characteristics. Explain subsonic/transonic/supersonic flight. Explain speed of sound. Explain shock waves. Explain Mach number, critical Mach number and sweep angle.
6	Define the drag. Explain the parasite drag. Explain the induced drag.

Mode of Delivery

Daytime Class

Prerequisites and co-requisities

There is no prerequisite or co-requisite for this course.

Recommended Optional Programme Components

Course Contents

Theory of flying; Classification of flying objects; Basic concepts: motion, relative motion, standard atmosphere, principles of flight (transport, drag, moment and aerostatic charges); Old and new aircraft types; Basic aircraft elements: fuselage, wing, tail gear, main flight control surfaces and their properties, landing gear; Power systems in aircraft and helicopters: Piston engine, propeller, turboprop, turbojet, turboshaft, turbofan engines.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Theoretical	Practice	Laboratory
1	Basic principles: Physics of the atmosphere, the physical characteristics of air, International Standard Atmosphere	N/A	N/A
2	Subsonic airflow (Bernoulli's Theorem)	N/A	N/A
3	Theory of flight: Aerostatic, aerodynamic theory	N/A	N/A
4	Airfoil	N/A	N/A
5	Aeroplane aerodynamics: The components aerodynamic force, pitching moment, L/D ratio	N/A	N/A
6	Boundary layer	N/A	N/A
7	Stall	N/A	N/A
8	High lift devices	N/A	N/A
9	Midterm Exam	N/A	N/A
10	Primary flight control surfaces.	N/A	N/A
11	Secondary flight control surfaces.	N/A	N/A
12	Aircraft stability	N/A	N/A
13	High Speed Flight: Speed of sound, Mach number, shock waves, critical Mach number, wave drag	N/A	N/A
14	Final Exam	N/A	N/A

Recommended or Required Reading

Anadolu University, Open Education Publications

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Assessment Methods and Criteria

Term (or Year) Learning Activities	Quantity	Weight
Midterm Examination	1	100
SUM		100
End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities	Quantity	Weight
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

Work Placement(s)

N/A

Workload Calculation

Activities	Number	Time (hours)	Total Work Load (hours)
Midterm Examination	1	1	1
Final Examination	1	1	1
Attending Lectures	1	13	13
Individual Study for Mid term Examination	5	5	25
Individual Study for Final Examination	10	10	100
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)			140

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

	PO 1
LO1
LO2
LO3
LO4	5
LO5
LO6

* Contribution Level : 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High