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Principles of Flight 2

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Course Unit Code342-0439/02
Number of ECTS Credits Allocated2 ECTS credits
Type of Course Unit *Choice-compulsory
Level of Course Unit *First Cycle
Year of Study *Third Year
Semester when the Course Unit is deliveredWinter Semester
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-face
Language of InstructionCzech
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites Course succeeds to compulsory courses of previous semester
Name of Lecturer(s)Personal IDName
HRA56Josef Hranický
KUB925Ing. Martin Kubáň
Summary
The course is based on module 080, the basics of flight in Annex I to Commission Regulation (EU) 1178/2011, which lays down the technical requirements for crews in civil aviation under Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council. The content is focused on the basic knowledge of high-speed aerodynamics of aircraft. The course builds on the Principles of Flight I
The student will gain knowledge in the field of aerodynamics, air flow around the profile at high speeds, resistance to supersonic flow, the principle and the formation of a multiple in the range that allows him to pass ATPL exams at the Civil Aviation Authority in Prague.
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
The subject´s goal is to achieve the necessary competencies to focus on the issues of fundamental principles of aircraft flying in the areas of heavy air subsonic and supersonic speeds. Knowledge of the Principles of Flight and the need of teaching of this course by acquiring of some aviation qualifications is an ICAO requirement.
Course Contents
3 AERODYNAMICS OF SUPERSONIC SPEEDS
4.1. Oblique shock waves, special supersonic flow
4.2. Aerodynamic rating
4 STABILITY
4.3. Balance in steady horizontal flight (link)
4.4. Ways to achieve a balance (link)
4.5. Longitudinal static stability
4.6. Directional static stability
4.7. Lateral static stability
4.8. Lateral (lateral and directional) dynamic stability
5 CONTROLLABILITY
5.1. Generally, definitions and basic concepts
5.2. Longitudinal controllability
5.3. Directional controllability
5.4. Transverse controllability
5.5. Taking control yaw and roll
5.6. Ways of relieving the control forces
5.7. Mass balance rudders
5.8. Ability to trim
6 OPERATING RESTRICTIONS
6.1. List of operational limitations
6.2. Turnover envelope load
6.3. Gust load envelope
7 PROPELLER
7.1. Conversion of engine torque to thrust
7.2. Engine failure
7.3. Parameters affecting the power output of the propeller
Recommended or Required Reading
Required Reading:
Principles of Flight, Theoretical Knowledge Manual ATPL. Frankfurt: Jeppesen GmbH, 2001 ISBN 0-88487-290-4
THOM, T. The Aeroplane – Technical, The Air Pilot´s Manual, Volume 4. London: Airlife Publishing, Ltd., 1994. ISBN 1-85310-017-X
BROŽ, V. Aerodynamika vysokých rychlostí. Praha: ČVUT v Praze, 2001. ISBN 80-01-02348-6
DANĚK, V. Mechanika letu I – Letové výkony. Brno: VUT v Brně, 1994. ISBN 80-214-0476-0
Principles of Flight, Theoretical Knowledge Manual ATPL. Frankfurt: Jeppesen GmbH, 2001 ISBN 0-88487-290-4
THOM, T. The Aeroplane – Technical, The Air Pilot´s Manual, Volume 4. London: Airlife Publishing, Ltd., 1994. ISBN 1-85310-017-X

Recommended Reading:
KROES, M. J.; RARDON, J. R. Aircraft basic science. 7th ed. New York: Glencoe/McGraw-Hill, c1993. Glencoe aviation technology series. ISBN 0-02-801814-1.
BROŽ, V. Aerodynamika nízkých rychlostí. Praha: ČVUT v Praze, 2001. ISBN 80-01-02347-8

Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Lectures, Tutorials
Assesment methods and criteria
Task TitleTask TypeMaximum Number of Points
(Act. for Subtasks)
Minimum Number of Points for Task Passing
Graded exercises evaluationGraded credit100 51