To enable the student to have basic knowledge about aircraft and especially aircraft, to recognize the parts of the aircraft, to learn the basic principles of flying.
Course Content
This course contains; Introduction, safety and security awareness at airports.,Historical development of aviation.,Basic concepts, national and international aviation authorities.,Basic components and elements of aircraft structures.,Physical forces acting on an aircraft and the atmosphere.,Flight principles.,Aircraft accidents / Aircraft accident report review.,Landing gear according to their intended use.,Tasks and types of aircraft engines according to their usage areas.,Flight control surfaces.,Fuselage, wing, tail structures used in airplanes and their functions.,Electrical, electronic and electromechanical systems used in aircraft,Navigation systems used in airplanes.,Discussion
.
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
1. Will be able to define the basic concepts and principles of flight principles.
10, 4, 9
A, D
1.1. Defines the physical properties of air and atmosphere.
10, 4, 9
A, D
1.2. Describe the basic aerodynamic forces acting on the airplane
10, 4, 9
A, D
2. Explains the factors affecting aerodynamic forces
10, 9
A, D
2.1. Defines the geometric properties of profiles and wings.
10, 9
A, D
2.2. Defines aerodynamic surfaces and elements on the airplane.
9
A, D
3. Will be able to explain the effects of air flow on the airplane and its components using the laws of physics.
9
A, D
3.1. Describe the differences between the characteristics of low and high velocity airflow.
9
A, D
3.2. Explains the change of aerodynamic forces on the profile according to the geometry and configuration of the profile by drawing graphs.
9
A, D
4. Relate the basic principles of aerodynamics to their application in flight operations.
9
A, D
4.1. Compare the aerodynamic characteristics of airplanes used in different flight operations.
9
A, D
4.2. To be able to relate aerodynamic properties of airplanes and basic issues related to aircraft performance.
10, 9
A, D
5. Describe the stability and control characteristics of airplanes in three axes.
9
A, D
5.1. Describe the stability and control surfaces of the airplane.
9
A, D
5.2. Defines the difference between static and dynamic stability.
4, 9
A, D
5.3. Explains the functioning of control surfaces.
Tasks and types of aircraft engines according to their usage areas.
10
Flight control surfaces.
11
Fuselage, wing, tail structures used in airplanes and their functions.
12
Electrical, electronic and electromechanical systems used in aircraft
13
Navigation systems used in airplanes.
14
Discussion
Resources
1. Basic Aerodynamics (FAA.)
2. Introduction to Aviation
3. Airbus Aircraft Simulation
4. Aircarft Engines Simulation
5. Airbus Technical Training Manual.
6. PDF Presentations.
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
No
Program Qualification
Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1
2
X
3
4
X
5
X
6
X
7
8
X
9
X
10
X
11
12
X
13
X
14
X
15
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
0
0
0
Guided Problem Solving
0
0
0
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report
0
0
0
Term Project
0
0
0
Presentation of Project / Seminar
0
0
0
Quiz
0
0
0
Midterm Exam
0
0
0
General Exam
0
0
0
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan
0
0
0
Total Workload(Hour)
0
Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(0/30)
0
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
AIRCRAFT GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
-
Fall Semester
3+0
3
4
Course Program
Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of Course
Turkish
Course Level
Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Course Type
Required
Course Coordinator
Assist.Prof. Murat ESİN
Name of Lecturer(s)
Lect. Mehmet BAKIRCIOĞLU
Assistant(s)
Aim
To enable the student to have basic knowledge about aircraft and especially aircraft, to recognize the parts of the aircraft, to learn the basic principles of flying.
Course Content
This course contains; Introduction, safety and security awareness at airports.,Historical development of aviation.,Basic concepts, national and international aviation authorities.,Basic components and elements of aircraft structures.,Physical forces acting on an aircraft and the atmosphere.,Flight principles.,Aircraft accidents / Aircraft accident report review.,Landing gear according to their intended use.,Tasks and types of aircraft engines according to their usage areas.,Flight control surfaces.,Fuselage, wing, tail structures used in airplanes and their functions.,Electrical, electronic and electromechanical systems used in aircraft,Navigation systems used in airplanes.,Discussion
.
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
1. Will be able to define the basic concepts and principles of flight principles.
10, 4, 9
A, D
1.1. Defines the physical properties of air and atmosphere.
10, 4, 9
A, D
1.2. Describe the basic aerodynamic forces acting on the airplane
10, 4, 9
A, D
2. Explains the factors affecting aerodynamic forces
10, 9
A, D
2.1. Defines the geometric properties of profiles and wings.
10, 9
A, D
2.2. Defines aerodynamic surfaces and elements on the airplane.
9
A, D
3. Will be able to explain the effects of air flow on the airplane and its components using the laws of physics.
9
A, D
3.1. Describe the differences between the characteristics of low and high velocity airflow.
9
A, D
3.2. Explains the change of aerodynamic forces on the profile according to the geometry and configuration of the profile by drawing graphs.
9
A, D
4. Relate the basic principles of aerodynamics to their application in flight operations.
9
A, D
4.1. Compare the aerodynamic characteristics of airplanes used in different flight operations.
9
A, D
4.2. To be able to relate aerodynamic properties of airplanes and basic issues related to aircraft performance.
10, 9
A, D
5. Describe the stability and control characteristics of airplanes in three axes.
9
A, D
5.1. Describe the stability and control surfaces of the airplane.
9
A, D
5.2. Defines the difference between static and dynamic stability.
4, 9
A, D
5.3. Explains the functioning of control surfaces.
Tasks and types of aircraft engines according to their usage areas.
10
Flight control surfaces.
11
Fuselage, wing, tail structures used in airplanes and their functions.
12
Electrical, electronic and electromechanical systems used in aircraft
13
Navigation systems used in airplanes.
14
Discussion
Resources
1. Basic Aerodynamics (FAA.)
2. Introduction to Aviation
3. Airbus Aircraft Simulation
4. Aircarft Engines Simulation
5. Airbus Technical Training Manual.
6. PDF Presentations.
