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Posted: 03/17/05

FTP 106 – Aerodynamics

Course Description:

Provides a study of basic aerodynamics and its relationship to the functional design of aircraft.  Topics include: incompressible flow airfoil theory, wing theory, calculation of drag and stall speed, basic aircraft performance criteria, aircraft configuration changes, high and low speed conditions, special flight conditions, and introduction to compressible flow.

Competency Areas:	Hours:
Incompressible Flow Airfoil Theory	Class	3
Wing Theory	D. Lab	0
Calculation of Drag and Stall Speed	P. Lab/O.B.I.	0
Basic Aircraft Performance Criteria	Credit	3
Aircraft Configuration Changes
High and Low Speed Conditions
Special Flight Conditions
Introduction to Compressible Flow
Prerequisite: Program admission
Corequisite:

Course Guide

Competency	After completing this section, the student will:	Hours
		Class	D. Lab	P. Lab/ O.B.I.
INCOMPRESSIBLE FLOW AIRFOIL THEORY		4	0	0
Lift	Define lift as applicable to airfoil theory.
Thrust	Define thrust as applicable to airfoil theory.
Drag	Define drag as applicable to airfoil theory.
Factorial relationship	Determine the relationship of temperature, density, and pressure to lift, thrust, and drag.
WING THEORY		5	0	0
Chord	Define chord as applicable to wing theory.
Angle of attack	Define angle of attack as applicable to wing theory.
Stall	Define stall as applicable to wing theory.
Relative wind	Define relative wind as applicable to wing theory.
Pressure center	Describe center of pressure.
Factorial relationship	Explain the relationship of wing theory factors to other factors.
CALCULATION OF DRAG AND STALL SPEED		3	0	0
Parasitic drag	Explain parasitic drag.
Induced drag	Explain induced drag.
Drag/speed	Compare the effects of drag on aircraft speed.
BASIC AIRCRAFT PERFORMANCE CRITERIA		3	0	0
Power	Define power.
Horsepower	Define horsepower.
Aircraft performance	Explain the effects of drag and horsepower. Describe the impact of these effects on aircraft performance.
AIRCRAFT CONFIGURATION CHANGES		6	0	0
Types of aircraft	State examples of tricycle gear, high wing, monoplanes, low wing monoplanes, tailwheel monoplanes, multi-engine aircraft, push type aircraft, and retractable gear aircraft.
	State examples of rotor type aircraft, float type aircraft, canard type aircraft, and multi-winged aircraft.
HIGH AND LOW SPEED CONDITIONS		3	0	0
Speed of sound	Explain slow speed flight.
	Explain the relationship between airflow below the speed of sound, and airflow around mach I.
Speed/performance	Compare the behavior of air on aircraft performance at speeds above and below mach I.
SPECIAL FLIGHT CONDITIONS		3	0	0
Density altitude	Describe the effects of atmospheric density on flight.
Pressure altitude	Describe the effects of altitude changes on flight.
Temperature	Describe the effects of temperature on pressure and density and on the behavior of air.
INTRODUCTION TO COMPRESSIBLE FLOW		3	0	0
Speed of sound mach number	Define speed of sound. Explain mach number.
Shock waves	Compare speed of sound and mach number relative to temperature in the production of shock waves.

Suggested Resourc es

Books:

Crane, D. (Ed.). (1991). Dictionary of aeronautical terms (2nd ed.). Newcastle, WA: ASA, Inc.

FAA. (Annual). FAR/AIM 95. Newcastle, WA: ASA, Inc.

Gladney, D. (1989). Private pilot groundschool guide. Aurora, IL: Aviation Technical Development, Inc.

Guilkey, J. E., & Snyder, C. (1993). Simplifying the FAR/AIM: An essential guide for the private pilot. Belmont, CA: Wadsworth.

Hurt, H. H. (1992). Aerodynamics for naval aviators. Newcastle, WA: ASA, Inc.

Smith, H. (1992). The illustrated guide to aerodynamics. New York: TAB Books.

Audiovisuals:

Jeppesen, S.  (1992). Advanced aerodynamics: Angle of attack [VHS, 27:30]. Englewood, CO: Sanderson Jeppesen.

Jeppesen, S.  (1992). Basic aerodynamics [VHS, 28:02].  Englewood, CO: Sanderson Jeppesen.

Jeppesen, S.  (1995). Aircraft systems and performance [Transparencies, set of 28]. Englewood, CO: Sanderson Jeppesen.

Jeppesen, S.  (1995). Airplane and components set [Transparencies, set of 18]. Englewood, CO: Sanderson Jeppesen.

Jeppesen, S.  (1995). Principles of flight [Transparencies, set of 26].  Englewood, CO: Sanderson Jeppesen.

Jeppesen, S.  (1995). Weight and balance kit [Transparencies, set of 6].  Englewood, CO: Sanderson Jeppesen.

Training Aids:

Jeppesen, S. (Year). Model airplane kit [Wingspan, 14"].  Englewood, CO: Sanderson Jeppesen.