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Fundamental of Aeronautics
Scholar Year: 2020/2021 - 1S
| Code: |
EM21214 |
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Acronym: |
FA |
| Scientific Fields: |
Mecânica dos Meios Sólidos, Termodinâmica Aplicada |
Courses
| Acronym |
N. of students |
Study plan |
Curricular year |
ECTS |
Contact time |
Total Time |
| EM |
12 |
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2º |
6,0 |
75 |
162,0 |
Teaching language
Portuguese
Intended learning outcomes (Knowledges, skills and competencies to be developed by the students)
To know the fundamentals of flight of an aircraft and its main components and systems more
common.
Understand the forces applied to an aircraft with special emphasis on those of an aerodynamic nature.
To know the modes of propulsion used in aircraft namely reciprocal engines, turbo-prop,
turbo-fan and reaction. Know the various operating cycles.
Know flight control systems, aircraft hydraulic systems, landing gear and the braking system.
Know the main instruments on a cockpit aircraft. Understand the pitot system.
Know gyroscopic instruments, navigation instruments and engine instruments.
Know the basic aeronautical regulations. Know the most important aeronautical organizations
(ICAO, FAA, EASA) and the legislation that regulates them. To know the national aeronautical authorities (NAA) and the functions. Know the legislation applicable to Initial Airworthiness.
Syllabus
1. Introduction to Aeronautics Aircraft morphology: brief history of aviation; constituent parts, functions and geometry.
2. Forces and Movements in an Aircraft
Forces & Movements: fundamentals of fluid mechanics: Bernoulli equation; standard atmosphere; lift; drag resistance; traction or thrust (Thrust); movements of the airplane and control surfaces; parameters that influence aerodynamic forces.
3. Configuration and Simulation
Configuration & Simulation: airplane performance; stability and control; weight and centering.
4. Propulsion
Propulsion: Aircraft engines (reciprocating, turbo-propeller, turbo-fan, reaction); Operating cycles; Fuel system; APU unit.
5. Flight Control and Systems
Flight Control and Systems: Flight control systems, hydraulic system, landing gear.
6. Instruments and Avionics
Instruments and avionics: Classification of instruments. Pitot-Static System; Gyroscopic instruments; Rate Gyros; Compass; Navigation Instruments; EFIS and EICAS systems, Engine instruments.
7. Aeronautical legislation
Brief summary of aeronautical legislation.
The ICAO and the Chicago Convention. National Aeronautical Authorities (INAC, FAA, ANAC, etc.)
EASA and Base Regulation. Legislation on initial and continuing airworthiness.
Software
x-PLane V11
Demonstration of the syllabus coherence with the UC intended learning outcomes
Classes of theoretical and practical nature. After the presentation of the article will be presented examples of real cases and implementation problems.
During the semester practical work will be done using the flight simulator of the school.
Teaching methodologies
Assessment Type Distribution without final exam
Demonstration of the teaching methodologies coherence with the curricular unit's intended learning outcomes
In order to obtain the frequency in the subject, the students will have to carry out 2 research works (one dealing with a theme in the history of aviation and another on aeronautical legislation), 1 work of configuration of an aircraft to be used in the development flight simulator and two tests to be carried out during stopping weeks.
Assessment methodologies and evidences
The calculation of the Final Classification obeys the following expression:
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. NF = 0.1 * (TP1 + TP2) + 0.2 * (T1 + T2) + 0.4 * TSim
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. NF - Final Note
. T1 - 1st Test
. T2 - 2nd Test
. TP1 - Practical Work nº1 (History of Aeronautics)
. TP2 - Practical Work nº2 (Aeronautical Legislation)
Attendance system
In order to optimize laboratory resources and taking into account that there are several working laboratory classes, the request for extraordinary laboratory work under the Worker-Student Statute must be requested in writing to the person responsible for the discipline up to a week before of the Laboratory Work in question.
Assement and Attendance registers
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Bibliography
Powerpoints da Unidade Curricular usados nas aulas teorico-práticas.
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