Course Detail
Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THEORY of FLIGHT and FUNDAMENTAL AIRCRAFT KNOWLEDGE | HVY1212131 | Spring Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 4 |
| Course Program | Çarşamba 15:30-16:15 Çarşamba 16:30-17:15 Çarşamba 17:30-18:15 |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | Turkish |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Required |
| Course Coordinator | Assist.Prof. Özlem İLDAY |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Assist.Prof. Özlem İLDAY |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | Students should learn basic knowledge of air vehicles and especially of aircraft, aircraft components and physical principles of flight. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Basic concepts and principles of airplane theory,Atmospheric physics and standard atmosphere,Basic Concepts and Principles - Aerodynamic Hovering, Aerofoil, Drag Force and Stall,Aircraft Components - Basic Concepts, Stresses, Loads, Structural Classification,Aircraft Components - Design Approaches, Materials Used in Aircraft,Wing and Fuselage,Landing Gear,Aircraft Engines - Piston Engines,Aircraft Engines - Jet Engines,High Lift Devices,Aircraft Balance and Stability ,Flight Control Surfaces,Systems and Control Methods,High Speed Flight. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| 1 - Will be able to explain the basic concepts about flying. | 16, 9 | A |
| 1.1 - Defines the concept of flight, the physical properties of the atmosphere and the concept of International Standard Atmosphere. | 16, 9 | A |
| 1.2 - Expresses the basic principles of aerodynamics. | 16, 9 | A |
| 1.3 - Defines the features of the airfoil and the angular features of the wing. | 16, 9 | A |
| 1.4 - Defines the aerodynamic force and its components on the airfoil, explains stall. | 16, 9 | A |
| 2 - Will be able to explain the components and structural elements of the aircraft. | 16, 9 | A |
| 2.1 - Defines and classifies the loads and stresses on structural elements. | 16, 9 | A |
| 2.2 - Explains design approaches and materials used in aircraft. | 16, 9 | A |
| 3 - Will be able to explain the functions of the wing, fuselage, landing gear and engines. | 16, 9 | A |
| 3.1 - Explains the functions of the wing and wing-body connections. | 16, 9 | A |
| 3.2 - Defines the structural elements used in the wing structure. | 16, 9 | A |
| 3.3 - Expresses the functions of the fuselage and the fuselage structures in aircraft. | 16, 9 | A |
| 3.4 - Defines the structural elements used in the aircraft fuselage structure. | 16, 9 | A |
| 3.5 - Explains the functions, types, structural features, steering and brake systems of landing gear. | 16, 9 | A |
| 3.6 - Explains the working principles of piston engines and jet engines. | 16, 9 | A |
| 4 - Will be able to express the high lift devices and their purposes. | 16, 9 | A |
| 4.1 - Defines the functions of flight control surfaces and their location on the aircraft. | 16, 9 | A |
| 4.2 - Defines the functions and properties of flaps and slats. | 16, 9 | A |
| 5 - Will be able to define balance and stability of aircraft. | 16, 9 | A |
| 5.1 - Defines the axes of the aircraft and its movements around the axes. | 16, 9 | A |
| 5.2 - Classifies flight control surfaces and explains movement and control methods. | 16, 9 | A |
| 6 - Will be able to define the characteristics of high speed flight. | 16, 9 | A |
| 6.1 - Explains the concepts of speed of sound, Mach number and critical Mach number. | 16, 9 | A |
| 6.2 - Refers to subsonic, transonic, supersonic flight characteristics. | 16, 9 | A |
| 6.3 - Defines shock wave and wave drag. | 16, 9 | A |
| Teaching Methods: | 16: Question - Answer Technique, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Basic concepts and principles of airplane theory | |
| 2 | Atmospheric physics and standard atmosphere | |
| 3 | Basic Concepts and Principles - Aerodynamic Hovering, Aerofoil, Drag Force and Stall | |
| 4 | Aircraft Components - Basic Concepts, Stresses, Loads, Structural Classification | |
| 5 | Aircraft Components - Design Approaches, Materials Used in Aircraft | |
| 6 | Wing and Fuselage | |
| 7 | Landing Gear | |
| 8 | Aircraft Engines - Piston Engines | |
| 9 | Aircraft Engines - Jet Engines | |
| 10 | High Lift Devices | |
| 11 | Aircraft Balance and Stability | |
| 12 | Flight Control Surfaces | |
| 13 | Systems and Control Methods | |
| 14 | High Speed Flight |
| Resources |
| Uçak Bilgisi ve Uçuş İlkeleri (Aircraft Knowledge and Flight Principles), Doç.Dr.Dilek TURAN, Anadolu Üniversitesi Yayınları, 2016, ISBN: 9789750619236 |
| - Uçuşa Başlangıç (Introduction to Flight), John D. Anderson, Translation from 7.th edition, Prof.Dr. Adil YÜKSELEN, Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık, 2020, ISBN:9786053203803 -Wright Kardeşler (The Wright Brothers), David McCullough, Lemur Yayınevi, 2016, Çeviri: Ceylan Uşaki ERALİ, ISBN:9786059861045 |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | Defines the theoretical knowledge in the field of aviation management. | X | |||||
| 2 | Explains the necessary of mathematical and statistical methods in the field of aviation management. | X | |||||
| 3 | Uses at least one computer program required in the field of aviation management. | X | |||||
| 4 | Demonstrates proficiency in foreign language proficiency required in the field of aviation management. | X | |||||
| 5 | Prepares projects about his field and manages team works. | X | |||||
| 6 | It critically evaluates the knowledge and skills that it constantly renews and acquires by following the developments in the field of Aviation management with the awareness of lifelong learning in the professional field, | ||||||
| 7 | Uses theoretical and practical information in the field of aviation management. | X | |||||
| 8 | Follows up to date technologies and communicates verbally/writing using a foreign language at least A2 level. | X | |||||
| 9 | Adopts and uses organizational / corporate, business and social ethical values. | ||||||
| 10 | It adopts social responsibility principles and takes initiative when necessary, within the framework of public service sensitivity. | ||||||
| 11 | In order to carry out interdisciplinary studies, analyze basic information and data in different disciplines and use them in the field. | X | |||||
| 12 | It offers appropriate suggestions in both micro and macro frameworks in the face of problems in the aviation management sectors. | X | |||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 40 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 60 | |
| Total | 100 | |
| ECTS / Workload Table | ||||||
| Activities | Number of | Duration(Hour) | Total Workload(Hour) | |||
| Course Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 | |||
| Guided Problem Solving | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report | 1 | 15 | 15 | |||
| Term Project | 1 | 8 | 8 | |||
| Presentation of Project / Seminar | 1 | 12 | 12 | |||
| Quiz | 1 | 10 | 10 | |||
| Midterm Exam | 1 | 15 | 15 | |||
| General Exam | 1 | 20 | 20 | |||
| Performance Task, Maintenance Plan | 1 | 5 | 5 | |||
| Total Workload(Hour) | 127 | |||||
| Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(127/30) | 4 | |||||
| ECTS of the course: 30 hours of work is counted as 1 ECTS credit. | ||||||
Detail Informations of the Course
Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THEORY of FLIGHT and FUNDAMENTAL AIRCRAFT KNOWLEDGE | HVY1212131 | Spring Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 4 |
| Course Program | Çarşamba 15:30-16:15 Çarşamba 16:30-17:15 Çarşamba 17:30-18:15 |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | Turkish |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Required |
| Course Coordinator | Assist.Prof. Özlem İLDAY |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Assist.Prof. Özlem İLDAY |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | Students should learn basic knowledge of air vehicles and especially of aircraft, aircraft components and physical principles of flight. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Basic concepts and principles of airplane theory,Atmospheric physics and standard atmosphere,Basic Concepts and Principles - Aerodynamic Hovering, Aerofoil, Drag Force and Stall,Aircraft Components - Basic Concepts, Stresses, Loads, Structural Classification,Aircraft Components - Design Approaches, Materials Used in Aircraft,Wing and Fuselage,Landing Gear,Aircraft Engines - Piston Engines,Aircraft Engines - Jet Engines,High Lift Devices,Aircraft Balance and Stability ,Flight Control Surfaces,Systems and Control Methods,High Speed Flight. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| 1 - Will be able to explain the basic concepts about flying. | 16, 9 | A |
| 1.1 - Defines the concept of flight, the physical properties of the atmosphere and the concept of International Standard Atmosphere. | 16, 9 | A |
| 1.2 - Expresses the basic principles of aerodynamics. | 16, 9 | A |
| 1.3 - Defines the features of the airfoil and the angular features of the wing. | 16, 9 | A |
| 1.4 - Defines the aerodynamic force and its components on the airfoil, explains stall. | 16, 9 | A |
| 2 - Will be able to explain the components and structural elements of the aircraft. | 16, 9 | A |
| 2.1 - Defines and classifies the loads and stresses on structural elements. | 16, 9 | A |
| 2.2 - Explains design approaches and materials used in aircraft. | 16, 9 | A |
| 3 - Will be able to explain the functions of the wing, fuselage, landing gear and engines. | 16, 9 | A |
| 3.1 - Explains the functions of the wing and wing-body connections. | 16, 9 | A |
| 3.2 - Defines the structural elements used in the wing structure. | 16, 9 | A |
| 3.3 - Expresses the functions of the fuselage and the fuselage structures in aircraft. | 16, 9 | A |
| 3.4 - Defines the structural elements used in the aircraft fuselage structure. | 16, 9 | A |
| 3.5 - Explains the functions, types, structural features, steering and brake systems of landing gear. | 16, 9 | A |
| 3.6 - Explains the working principles of piston engines and jet engines. | 16, 9 | A |
| 4 - Will be able to express the high lift devices and their purposes. | 16, 9 | A |
| 4.1 - Defines the functions of flight control surfaces and their location on the aircraft. | 16, 9 | A |
| 4.2 - Defines the functions and properties of flaps and slats. | 16, 9 | A |
| 5 - Will be able to define balance and stability of aircraft. | 16, 9 | A |
| 5.1 - Defines the axes of the aircraft and its movements around the axes. | 16, 9 | A |
| 5.2 - Classifies flight control surfaces and explains movement and control methods. | 16, 9 | A |
| 6 - Will be able to define the characteristics of high speed flight. | 16, 9 | A |
| 6.1 - Explains the concepts of speed of sound, Mach number and critical Mach number. | 16, 9 | A |
| 6.2 - Refers to subsonic, transonic, supersonic flight characteristics. | 16, 9 | A |
| 6.3 - Defines shock wave and wave drag. | 16, 9 | A |
| Teaching Methods: | 16: Question - Answer Technique, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Basic concepts and principles of airplane theory | |
| 2 | Atmospheric physics and standard atmosphere | |
| 3 | Basic Concepts and Principles - Aerodynamic Hovering, Aerofoil, Drag Force and Stall | |
| 4 | Aircraft Components - Basic Concepts, Stresses, Loads, Structural Classification | |
| 5 | Aircraft Components - Design Approaches, Materials Used in Aircraft | |
| 6 | Wing and Fuselage | |
| 7 | Landing Gear | |
| 8 | Aircraft Engines - Piston Engines | |
| 9 | Aircraft Engines - Jet Engines | |
| 10 | High Lift Devices | |
| 11 | Aircraft Balance and Stability | |
| 12 | Flight Control Surfaces | |
| 13 | Systems and Control Methods | |
| 14 | High Speed Flight |
| Resources |
| Uçak Bilgisi ve Uçuş İlkeleri (Aircraft Knowledge and Flight Principles), Doç.Dr.Dilek TURAN, Anadolu Üniversitesi Yayınları, 2016, ISBN: 9789750619236 |
| - Uçuşa Başlangıç (Introduction to Flight), John D. Anderson, Translation from 7.th edition, Prof.Dr. Adil YÜKSELEN, Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık, 2020, ISBN:9786053203803 -Wright Kardeşler (The Wright Brothers), David McCullough, Lemur Yayınevi, 2016, Çeviri: Ceylan Uşaki ERALİ, ISBN:9786059861045 |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | Defines the theoretical knowledge in the field of aviation management. | X | |||||
| 2 | Explains the necessary of mathematical and statistical methods in the field of aviation management. | X | |||||
| 3 | Uses at least one computer program required in the field of aviation management. | X | |||||
| 4 | Demonstrates proficiency in foreign language proficiency required in the field of aviation management. | X | |||||
| 5 | Prepares projects about his field and manages team works. | X | |||||
| 6 | It critically evaluates the knowledge and skills that it constantly renews and acquires by following the developments in the field of Aviation management with the awareness of lifelong learning in the professional field, | ||||||
| 7 | Uses theoretical and practical information in the field of aviation management. | X | |||||
| 8 | Follows up to date technologies and communicates verbally/writing using a foreign language at least A2 level. | X | |||||
| 9 | Adopts and uses organizational / corporate, business and social ethical values. | ||||||
| 10 | It adopts social responsibility principles and takes initiative when necessary, within the framework of public service sensitivity. | ||||||
| 11 | In order to carry out interdisciplinary studies, analyze basic information and data in different disciplines and use them in the field. | X | |||||
| 12 | It offers appropriate suggestions in both micro and macro frameworks in the face of problems in the aviation management sectors. | X | |||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 40 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 60 | |
| Total | 100 | |