Course detail

Principles of Flight I

FSI-OZ1Acad. year: 2022/2023

Explaining of aerodynamic force and moment emergence on aircraft. Basic aerodynamic laws –equation of continuity, Bernoulli’s equations. Aerodynamic characteristic of profile and finite aspect ratio wing, drag due to lift. Aircraft aerodynamic characteristic – parasitic drag, interferential drag. High lift and drag devices. Compressibility effect on aircraft aerodynamic characteristic – subsonic, transonic, and supersonic speeds. The swept effect, Mach number, shock waves.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

4

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

Ing. Pavel Zikmund, Ph.D.

Department

Institute of Aerospace Engineering (LÚ)

Learning outcomes of the course unit

The students gain basic knowledge and habits for the aerodynamic application usable for flying from the piloting point of view. They acquire knowledge of flying theory necessary for effective and safe aircraft traffic.

Prerequisites

The basics of mathematics - differential and integral calculus, common differential equations. The basics of common mechanics – force effect on a body, kinematics and dynamics. The basics of fluid mechanics.

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

The course is taught through lectures explaining the basic principles and theory of the discipline. Exercises are focused on practical topics presented in lectures.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

The course ends with a classified credit. The condition for granting a classified credit is 95 % physical participation in all forms of teaching. Furthermore, it is necessary to submit completed assignments within exercises and self-study. Demonstration of knowledge takes place in the form of a test. Classification according to the Study and Examination Regulations of the FME.

 

 

 

 

Course curriculum

Not applicable.

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

The goal is to familiarize students with the basic aerodynamics of atmospheric aircraft, the principle of forces and moments emergence on aircraft. Students will learn to apply practically their knowledge of aerodynamics in pilot practice for the purpose of higher flight safety.

Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences

Lectures and seminars are compulsory, and attendance is checked and recorded. The absence (15%-20%) can be compensated by personal consultation with the lecturer and elaboration of individually assigned topics and exercises. All tasks must be finished and handed in the credit week at the latest.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Not applicable.

Recommended reading

Daněk,V.- Filakovský,K.: Základy letu. Učební texty pro teoretickou přípravu dopravních pilotů dle předpisu JAR-FCL-1. Brno: Akademické nakladatelství CERM, 2006. 314 s. ISBN 80-7104-449-4. (CS)
Daněk,V.: Mechanika letu I - Letové výkony. Brno: Akademické nakladatelství CERM, 2009, 293 s. ISBN 978-80-7204-659-1. (CS)
Daněk,V.: Mechanika letu II - Letové vlastnosti. Brno: Akademické nakladatelství CERM, 2011. 334 s. ISBN 978-80-7204-761-1. (CS)

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme B-PRP-P Bachelor's, 2. year of study, winter semester, compulsory

  • Programme CŽV Lifelong learning

    branch CZV , 1. year of study, winter semester, compulsory

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

26 hours, compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. Ing. Vladimír Daněk, CSc.

Syllabus

1. Basics, definitions and laws. Equation of continuity. Bernoulli´s equation.
2. Airfoil aerodynamic forces and moments. Airfoil coefficients.
3. Viscosity effects. Boundary layer. Reynold´s number. Flow separation.
4. Aerodynamic characteristic of wings. Induced drag.
5. Airplane aerodynamic characteristics. Interference drag. Total drag of airplane.
6. Means of increasing lift. Influence of ground effect.
7. Stall. Stall speeds.
8. Means of increasing drag. Spoilers. Aerodynamic brakes.
9. Influence of ice and contamination on the aerodynamic characteristics.
10. Compressibility efects. Speed of sound. Mach number.
11. Subsonic, transonic and supersonic speed aerodynamics. Critical Mach number.
12. Shock waves. Normal and oblique shock waves. Expansion waves.
13. Buffet onset. Buffet free range. "Coffin corner".

Exercise

13 hours, compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. Ing. Vladimír Daněk, CSc.

Syllabus

1. Basics, definitions and laws. Equation of continuity. Bernoulli´s equation.
2. Airfoil aerodynamic forces and moments. Airfoil coefficients.
3. Viscosity effects. Boundary layer. Reynold´s number. Flow separation.
4. Aerodynamic characteristic of wings. Induced drag.
5. Airplane aerodynamic characteristics. Interference drag. Total drag of airplane.
6. Means of increasing lift. Influence of ground effect.
7. Stall. Stall speeds.
8. Means of increasing drag. Spoilers. Aerodynamic brakes.
9. Influence of ice and contamination on the aerodynamic characteristics.
10. Compressibility effect. Speed of sound. Mach number.
11. Subsonic, transonic and supersonic speed aerodynamics. Critical Mach number.
12. Shock waves. Normal and oblique shock waves. Expansion waves. Buffet.
13. Propellers. Propellers parameters. Basic aerodynamic characteristics of propellers.