The aim of this course is to define the basic principles of the theory of flying and to examine the structural and aerodynamic properties of aircraft.
Prerequisite(s)
Corequisite(s)
Special Requisite(s)
Instructor(s)
Lecturer Tuncay Dil
Course Assistant(s)
Schedule
Thursday, 13:00 - 14:50 - AK3C111315
Office Hour(s)
Wednesday, 10:00-13:00
Teaching Methods and Techniques
-One or more of the methods of lecture (presentation), question-answer, discussion, problem solving, travel observation, laboratory (experiment), case study, brainstorming, demonstration, pair and group work, microlearning, and computer-assisted teaching techniques will be used.
Principle Sources
-Flight Theory and Basic Airplane Knowledge, Dr. Lecturer Seyhun Durmuş
Other Sources
-Megep modules
Course Schedules
Week
Contents
Learning Methods
1. Week
Atmospheric physics: Physical properties of air, International standard atmosphere
One or more of the methods of lecture (presentation), question-answer, discussion, problem solving, travel observation, laboratory (experiment), case study and brainstorming, demonstration, pair and group work, microlearning and computer-assisted teaching techniques will be used.
2. Week
Atmospheric physics: Physical properties of air, International standard atmosphere
One or more of the methods of lecture (presentation), question-answer, discussion, problem solving, travel observation, laboratory (experiment), case study and brainstorming, demonstration, pair and group work, microlearning and computer-assisted teaching techniques will be used.
3. Week
Flight theory: Aerostatic and aerodynamic hold
One or more of the methods of lecture (presentation), question-answer, discussion, problem solving, travel observation, laboratory (experiment), case study and brainstorming, demonstration, pair and group work, microlearning and computer-assisted teaching techniques will be used.
4. Week
Flight theory: Aerostatic and aerodynamic hold
One or more of the methods of lecture (presentation), question-answer, discussion, problem solving, travel observation, laboratory (experiment), case study and brainstorming, demonstration, pair and group work, microlearning and computer-assisted teaching techniques will be used.
5. Week
Aircraft aerodynamics: Air flow, Boundary layer
One or more of the methods of lecture (presentation), question-answer, discussion, problem solving, travel observation, laboratory (experiment), case study and brainstorming, demonstration, pair and group work, microlearning and computer-assisted teaching techniques will be used.
6. Week
Aerodynamic force and its components, Aerodynamic moment, L/D ratio
One or more of the methods of lecture (presentation), question-answer, discussion, problem solving, travel observation, laboratory (experiment), case study and brainstorming, demonstration, pair and group work, microlearning and computer-assisted teaching techniques will be used.
7. Week
Aerodynamic force and its components, Aerodynamic moment, L/D ratio
One or more of the methods of lecture (presentation), question-answer, discussion, problem solving, travel observation, laboratory (experiment), case study and brainstorming, demonstration, pair and group work, microlearning and computer-assisted teaching techniques will be used.
8. Week
Midterm
9. Week
Airfoil
One or more of the methods of lecture (presentation), question-answer, discussion, problem solving, travel observation, laboratory (experiment), case study and brainstorming, demonstration, pair and group work, microlearning and computer-assisted teaching techniques will be used.
10. Week
Stall, Overloading devices
One or more of the methods of lecture (presentation), question-answer, discussion, problem solving, travel observation, laboratory (experiment), case study and brainstorming, demonstration, pair and group work, microlearning and computer-assisted teaching techniques will be used.
11. Week
Subsonic, transonic and supersonic flight
One or more of the methods of lecture (presentation), question-answer, discussion, problem solving, travel observation, laboratory (experiment), case study and brainstorming, demonstration, pair and group work, microlearning and computer-assisted teaching techniques will be used.
12. Week
Aerodynamics of rotary wing aircraft
One or more of the methods of lecture (presentation), question-answer, discussion, problem solving, travel observation, laboratory (experiment), case study and brainstorming, demonstration, pair and group work, microlearning and computer-assisted teaching techniques will be used.
13. Week
Wings
One or more of the methods of lecture (presentation), question-answer, discussion, problem solving, travel observation, laboratory (experiment), case study and brainstorming, demonstration, pair and group work, microlearning and computer-assisted teaching techniques will be used.
14. Week
Flight controls, Tail gear
One or more of the methods of lecture (presentation), question-answer, discussion, problem solving, travel observation, laboratory (experiment), case study and brainstorming, demonstration, pair and group work, microlearning and computer-assisted teaching techniques will be used.
15. Week
Final
One or more of the methods of lecture (presentation), question-answer, discussion, problem solving, travel observation, laboratory (experiment), case study and brainstorming, demonstration, pair and group work, microlearning and computer-assisted teaching techniques will be used.
16. Week
17. Week
Assessments
Evaluation tools
Quantity
Weight(%)
Midterm(s)
1
40
Final Exam
1
60
Program Outcomes
PO-1
Having the knowledge of basic principles, rules and laws of aircraft and aerospace systems.
PO-2
The ability of recognizing and using the structural characteristics of the aircraft and the aircraft related maintenanceandtools.
PO-3
Applying the knowledge of basic issues related to aircraft electronics.
PO-4
Technical drawing and know the rules of civil aviation
PO-5
Applying the relevant standards for aircraft maintenance and repairment
PO-6
Aircraft automatic control methods
PO-7
By performing algorithms and programming to set microcontroller circuits
PO-8
Ensuring operatıonal safety of electronic materıal and performing basic measurements
PO-9
The ability of analyzing aircraft electrical-electronic systems, materials and failure
PO-10
Installing digital, analog and power electronics circuits
PO-11
Performıng cyber communıcatıon of control system and settıng sensor systems
PO-12
Applyıng standards and assurance of qualıty, abılıty of usıng foreıgn languages
PO-13
Values of professıonal ethıcs, usıng communıcatıon technologıes and performıng reseaches
PO-14
Performıng first aid /wounded patients İn Case of emergency and protectıng the environment
PO-15
Performing matmatıcs applıcatıons
Learning Outcomes
LO-1
Explains the basic principles (aerostatics, aerodynamics)
LO-2
Classifies aircraft.
LO-3
Will be able to define aircraft elements.
LO-4
Classifies aircraft elements.
LO-5
Defines the working principles of aircraft elements.
