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Basics of Aviation and Aircrafts

Avionics

Faculty of Aeronautics and Astronautics
First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Course Unit Title Course Unit Code Type of Course Unit Level of Course Unit Year of Study Semester ECTS Credits
Basics of Aviation and Aircrafts HUF105 Compulsory Bachelor's degree 1 Fall 4

Name of Lecturer(s)

Prof. Dr. Mehmet KAYA
Lecturer Dr. Barış ÖNEN

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1) Explain aviation history and development of aviation ın Turkey and in the world
2) Make flying objects classification
3) Identify basic concepts: motion, relative motion, the standard atmosphere, the principles of flight (carry, drag, moment and aerostatic loads
4) Recognize the old and new aircraft types
5) Describe basic aircraft components: fuselage, wings, tail kit, the main flight control surfaces and their properties, landing gear
6) Explain aircraft and helicopters power systems work: piston engines, propellers, turboprop, turbojet, turboshaft, turbofan
7) Base on atmospheric physics
8) Specify the principles of flight theory

Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation

  Program Competencies
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
Learning Outcomes
1 No relation High Middle Middle Middle Middle High Middle Middle Middle High Middle Middle Middle High Middle Middle High
2 High High High Middle Middle Middle Middle High Middle Low Low Middle Middle Middle Middle High High High
3 Middle High Middle Middle High High Middle Middle Middle High High Middle Middle Middle Middle High Middle Middle
4 Middle Middle High High Middle High Middle Middle Middle High High Middle Middle Middle High Middle Middle High
5 Middle Middle High Middle Middle Middle High Middle Middle High Middle Middle High High Middle Middle High High
6 High Middle Middle Middle High Middle Middle High High Middle Middle Middle Middle High Middle Middle High High
7 High High Middle Middle Middle High High High Middle Middle Middle High High High Middle Middle High High
8 High Middle Middle Middle High High High Middle Middle High High High Middle Middle Middle High High High

Mode of Delivery

Face to Face

Prerequisites and Co-Requisites

None

Recommended Optional Programme Components

-

Course Contents

This course covers; the history of aviation, aviation development in Turkey and around the world; national and international aviation organization, classification of flying objects; basic concepts: motion, relative motion, standard atmosphere principles of flight (carry, drag, moment and aerostatic loads); basic aircraft components: wings, tail kit basic aircraft components: wings, tail kit basic aircraft components: body, basic aircraft components: the main flight control surfaces and their properties, basic elements of aircraft: landing gear; power systems of aircraft and helicopters: piston engine, propeller, turboprop, turbojet, turboshaft, turbofan. atmospheric physics and theory of flight.

Weekly Schedule

1) The history of aviation, aviation development in Turkey and around the world
2) Classification of objects that could fly
3) Basic concepts: motion, relative motion
4) Standard atmosphere
5) Principles of flight (carry, drag, moment and aerostatic loads)
6) Theory of Flight
7) Basic aircraft components: wings, tail kit
8) Midterm examination/Assessment
9) Basic aircraft components: wings, tail kit
10) Basic aircraft components: airframe
11) Basic aircraft components: the main flight control surfaces and their properties
12) Basic aircraft components: the main flight control surfaces and their properties
13) landing gear Systems (ATA 32)
14) Aircraft and missile power systems: piston engine, propeller, turboprop, turbojet, turboshaft, turbofan
15) Aircraft and missile power systems: piston engine, propeller, turboprop, turbojet, turboshaft, turbofan
16) Final examination

Recommended or Required Reading

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Group Study
4) Case Study
5) Problem Solving


Assessment Methods and Criteria

Contribution of Midterm Examination to Course Grade

40%

Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade

60%

Total

100%

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Work Placement(s)

Not Required