B232-21ZYT1-E - Principles of Flight 1

GOALS OF STUDY

The goal of the course is to explain the principles of aerodynamics with the intention of low-speed aerodynamics.

LECTURES SYLLABUS

The course content is based on the requirements of Commission Regulation (EU) No 1178/2011. Numbers in brackets are the topics specified in Appendix "Subject 081 - Principles of Flight - Airplanes' to AMC1 FCL.310; FCL.515 (b); FCL.615 (b). 

  • Basics of airflow, Aerodynamic forces on aerofoils, Wing shape (081 01 01 00) 
  • Two-dimensional airflow around an aerofoil, Stagnation point, Influence of angle of attack (081 01 02 00)
  • The lift & drag coefficient (081 01 03 00)
  • Three-dimensional airflow around an aeroplane, Induced drag (081 01 04 00)
  • Total drag, Parasite drag, Variables affecting the total drag-speed graph (081 01 05 00) 
  • The relationship between lift coefficient and speed in steady, straight, and level flight (081 01 07 00)
  • The stall, CLMAX augmentation (081 03 01 00, 081 01 09 00)
  • Ground effect, Effect on lift coefficient (081 01 06 00)
  • Means to reduce the CL-CD ratio (081 01 10 00, 081 01 12 00)
  • Flight mechanics - forces acting on an aeroplane, Straight, horizontal, steady flight (081 08 01 01)
  • Straight, steady climb, descent, and glide (081 08 01 02 - 081 08 01 04)
  • Steady, coordinated turn (081 08 01 05)
  • Propellers - conversion of engine torque to thrust (081 07 01 00)
  • Propellers - engine failure, secondary effects (081 07 02 00 - 081 07 04 00)