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School: Engineering

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    Fundamentals of Flight

  • Unit Code

    SCA1125

  • Year

    2016

  • Enrolment Period

    1

  • Version

    1

  • Credit Points

    15

  • Full Year Unit

     N

  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus

Description

This unit will provide students with an introduction to aviation terminology; the basic concepts and principles of aerodynamics; local area navigation and basic trainer performance.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Demonstrate knowledge of navigation in the local area.
  2. Describe the forces acting on an aircraft and their interaction.
  3. Describe the properties of the atmosphere and demonstrate knowledge of local weather and associated aeronautical reports and forecasts.
  4. Explain Static and dynamic stability in aircraft and the design features which produce stability.
  5. Explain aerodynamic concepts associated with take-off, landing and flight manoeuvres.
  6. Recognise and use basic aviation terminology.
  7. Recognise the factors involved in aircraft weight and balance and how a basic trainer is correctly loaded and balanced.
  8. Recognise the variables which affect take-off and landing performance in a basic training aircraft and calculate take-off and landing distances.

Unit Content

  1. Aerodynamics; Aircraft components Airspeeds Forces Principles of Flight Primary Controls Flaps Stability and control, Taxiing.
  2. Aircraft Performance; Density altitude , Take-off and landing weight charts, Loading and Airspeed limitations.
  3. Aviation terminology; Direction, Time and Units of measure.
  4. Flight manoeuvres; Straight and Level Climbing, Descending Turns Spins and Spiral Dives, Take-of and Landing, Wake and Thrust Stream Turbulence.
  5. Meteorology; The atmosphere, Motion in the atmosphere, Basic local weather Turbulence and recognition of signs Weather services, ATIS and TAFs Clouds and precipitation.
  6. Navigation; Form of the earth, Maps and charts for local operations and Local Airspace.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Lectures

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
TestIn-semester tests20%
EssayAircraft flight10%
ExerciseTutorial exercise10%
ExaminationEnd of semester examination60%

Text References

  • ^ Thom, T. (2001). Basic Aeronautical Knowledge. Williamstown, ATC.
  • ^ Thom, T. (2001). Aeroplane General Knowledge & Aerodynamics. Williamstown: Aviation Theory Centre.
  • ^ Thom, T. (2001). Meteorology & Navigation. Williamstown: Aviation Theory Centre.
  • Yeo, M., Bowers, G., & Bennett, K. (2001). Handbook of Flight (2nd ed.). Perth, W.A: WestOne.

^ Mandatory reference

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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School: Engineering

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    Fundamentals of Flight

  • Unit Code

    SCA1125

  • Year

    2016

  • Enrolment Period

    2

  • Version

    1

  • Credit Points

    15

  • Full Year Unit

     N

  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus

Description

This unit will provide students with an introduction to aviation terminology; the basic concepts and principles of aerodynamics; local area navigation and basic trainer performance.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Demonstrate knowledge of navigation in the local area.
  2. Describe the forces acting on an aircraft and their interaction.
  3. Describe the properties of the atmosphere and demonstrate knowledge of local weather and associated aeronautical reports and forecasts.
  4. Explain Static and dynamic stability in aircraft and the design features which produce stability.
  5. Explain aerodynamic concepts associated with take-off, landing and flight manoeuvres.
  6. Recognise and use basic aviation terminology.
  7. Recognise the factors involved in aircraft weight and balance and how a basic trainer is correctly loaded and balanced.
  8. Recognise the variables which affect take-off and landing performance in a basic training aircraft and calculate take-off and landing distances.

Unit Content

  1. Aerodynamics; Aircraft components Airspeeds Forces Principles of Flight Primary Controls Flaps Stability and control, Taxiing.
  2. Aircraft Performance; Density altitude , Take-off and landing weight charts, Loading and Airspeed limitations.
  3. Aviation terminology; Direction, Time and Units of measure.
  4. Flight manoeuvres; Straight and Level Climbing, Descending Turns Spins and Spiral Dives, Take-of and Landing, Wake and Thrust Stream Turbulence.
  5. Meteorology; The atmosphere, Motion in the atmosphere, Basic local weather Turbulence and recognition of signs Weather services, ATIS and TAFs Clouds and precipitation.
  6. Navigation; Form of the earth, Maps and charts for local operations and Local Airspace.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Lectures

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
TestIn-semester tests20%
EssayAircraft flight10%
ExerciseTutorial exercise10%
ExaminationEnd of semester examination60%

Text References

  • ^ Thom, T. (2001). Basic Aeronautical Knowledge. Williamstown, ATC.
  • ^ Thom, T. (2001). Aeroplane General Knowledge & Aerodynamics. Williamstown: Aviation Theory Centre.
  • ^ Thom, T. (2001). Meteorology & Navigation. Williamstown: Aviation Theory Centre.
  • Yeo, M., Bowers, G., & Bennett, K. (2001). Handbook of Flight (2nd ed.). Perth, W.A: WestOne.

^ Mandatory reference

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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