| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerodynamics II | UGM204 | Compulsory | Bachelor's degree | 2 | Spring | 4 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Dr. Mehmet KAYA
Assistant Prof. Dr. Belkıs ERZİNCANLI
Lecturer Haluk DEMİRTAŞ
Lecturer Dr. Barış ÖNEN
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Identify the basic concepts of flight.
2) Explain motorized and non-motorized glide.
3) Comment on effects of the load factor on performance
4) Explain the effect of excess load mechanism on balance
5) Define the effect of excess load and secondary load surfaces on movements around axes.
6) Evaluate effect of excess load mechanism and speed breakers on drift.
7) Calculates the range and endurance during cruise, climb, descend and landing.
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| 7 | High | High | No relation | No relation | Low | High | High | High | No relation | High | No relation | High | Middle | Low | High | Middle | Middle | High | Low | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Not Required
Course Contents
Theory of Flight; Relationship between lift, weight, thrust and drag; Glide ratio; Steady state flights, performance; Theory of the turn; Influence of load factor: stall, flight envelope and structural limitations; Flight Stability and Dynamics; Lift augmentation. Longitudinal, lateral and directional stability (active and passive).
Weekly Schedule
1) Introduction to the theory of flight,lift, weight, tension, and the relationship between the drag2) Aeroplane Aerodynamics and Flight Controls Operation and effect of: — roll control: ailerons and spoilers, — pitch control: elevators, stabilators, variable incidence stabilisers and canards, — yaw control, rudder limiters; Control using elevons, ruddervators; High lift devices: slots, slats, flaps; Drag inducing devices: spoilers, lift dumpers, speed brakes; Operation and effect of trim tabs, servo tabs, control surface bias;
3) High Speed Flight Speed of sound, subsonic flight, transonic flight, supersonic flight; Mach number, critical Mach number; Rotary Wing Aerodynamics Terminology; Operation and effect of cyclic, collective and anti-torque controls.
4) Steady state flights, performance;
5) Steady state flights, performance;
6) Steady state flights, performance;
7) Steady state flights, performance;
8) Midterm examination/Assessment
9) Glide ratio;
10) Glide ratio;
11) Theory of the turn; Influence of load factor: stall, flight envelope and structural limitations; Lift augmentation.
12) Theory of the turn; Influence of load factor: stall, flight envelope and structural limitations; Lift augmentation.
13) Longitudinal, lateral and directional stability (active and passive).
14) Longitudinal, lateral and directional stability (active and passive).
15) General again.
16) Final examination
Recommended or Required Reading
1- KLM engineering (UK) Jar 66 Category B1 B2 Module 8 Basıc Aerodynamıcs, Kıngston Unıversty, Issue 1 - 10 Feb 2002
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Discussion
4) Group Study
5) Case Study
6) Problem Solving
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Contribution of Midterm Examination to Course Grade |
30% |
|---|---|
Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
70% |
Total |
100% |
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required