Course detail

Principles of Flight II

FSI-OZ2Acad. year: 2011/2012

Explaining the classical theory of the aircraft stability and control. Development of general equations of motion for an atmospheric aircraft. Classical small perturbation equations of motion. Aircraft state equations. Aerodynamic stability derivatives - meaning and estimation. Dynamic stability modes and their influence on aircraft handling. Longitudinal and lateral-directional stability of aircraft. Controllability and manoeuvrability. Trim. Requirements on the flying and handling qualities.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

doc. Ing. Vladimír Daněk, CSc.

Department

Institute of Aerospace Engineering (LÚ)

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Familiarizing with basic criteria for evaluating flying characteristics of an atmospheric aircraft. Qualitative and quantitative considering of flight performance and dynamic behaviour regarding piloting and optimal use of aircraft during flying activity.

Prerequisites

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

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Teaching methods depend on the type of course unit as specified in the article 7 of BUT Rules for Studies and Examinations.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

Conditions for obtaining the course-unit credit: participation in the course (80% at the minimum), presentation of calculation tasks records. The credit is necessary to be admitted to examinations. The exam has written form (the essential one) and oral parts. Evaluation process fulfils the University requirements.

Course curriculum

Not applicable.

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

The goal is to familiarize students with basic problems of flying characteristics of an atmospheric aircraft, flight stability and controllability. Students will learn to judge the influence of operating parameters and flight conditions on aircraft flying characteristics.

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

Lectures and seminars are compulsory, and the attendance (80% at the minimum) is checked and recorded. The absence (in justifiable cases) can be compensated by personal consultation with the lecturer and elaboration of individually assigned topics and exercises. Individual tasks must be finished and handed in the week credits are awarded at the latest.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

EASA ATPL Ground Training Series: Principles of Flight. Book No 13, EASA-First Edition, Revised for NPA29. United Kingdom: CAE Oxford Aviation Academy, 2020 (EN)

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 80-7204-449-4. (CS)

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme B2341-3 Bachelor's

    branch B-PRP , 2 year of study, summer semester, compulsory

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

26 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. Ing. Vladimír Daněk, CSc.

Syllabus

1. Equilibrium and stability of steady flight.
2. Longitudinal static stability. Neutral point.
3. Lateral static stability.
4. Directional static stability.
5. Longitudinal control and manoeuvrability.
6. Lateral-directional control and manoeuvrability.
7. Minimum control airspeed.
8. Trimming.
9. Longitudinal dynamic stability with fixed-control and control free.
10. Short-period and phugoidal motion.
11. Lateral-directional dynamic stability.
12. Spiral and Dutch roll motion.
13. Operating limitations - manoeuvring and gust envelope.

Exercise

13 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. Ing. Vladimír Daněk, CSc.

Syllabus

1. Equilibrium and stability of stable flight.
2. Longitudinal static stability. Neutral point.
3. Lateral static stability.
4. Directional static stability.
5. Longitudinal control and manoeuvrability.
6. Lateral-directional control and manoeuvrability.
7. Minimum control airspeed.
8. Trimming.
9. Longitudinal dynamic stability with fixed-control and control free.
10. Short-period and phugoidal motion.
11. Lateral-directional dynamic stability.
12. Spiral and Dutch roll motion.
13. Operating limitations - manoeuvring and gust envelope.