Course detail

Helicopters

FSI-OV0Acad. year: 2021/2022

The aim of the course is to provide students with knowledge about helicopters to such an extent that they understand the function of individual parts of aircraft with a rotating carrier. Attention is focused mainly on aerodynamics of the supporting and balancing rotor, helicopter parts design and their functions, flight performance and stability and controllability. The list should also include an introduction to the basic calculation procedures in the field of aerodynamics, performance and helicopter components.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

2

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

doc. Ing. Miloslav Petrásek, CSc.

Department

Institute of Aerospace Engineering (LÚ)

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Students will acquire knowledge necessary for solving basic computational tasks in the field of helicopter performance and strength of basic airframe parts. They will be able to basically assess the qualities of individual types and will be ready for practical training on a specific type of helicopter.

Prerequisites

Basic knowledge of low speed aerodynamics and basics of flight mechanics , flight performances and properties.

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

Students will be evaluated according to the participation and quality of work in computational exercises and according to the level of elaboration of the selected semester work.

Course curriculum

Not applicable.

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

The course objective is to provide students with the basic knowledge of aerodynamics and design of structures of helicopters.

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

Attendance at lectures is not obligatory. Controlled participation in lessons: Attendance at seminars is obligatory and checked by the teacher.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Prouty, R.: Helicopters Performance, Stability and Control, , 0
Watkinson,J. The Art of Helicopter. Elsevier Butterworth Heinemann, Great Britain, 2004, ISBN 0 7506 57154

Recommended reading

Prouty, R.: Helicopters Performance, Stability and Control

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme N-LKT-P Master's

    specialization STL , 2 year of study, winter semester, elective
    specialization TLT , 2 year of study, winter semester, elective

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

13 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. Ing. Miloslav Petrásek, CSc.

Syllabus

1. Classification of rotorcraft.
2. Aerodynamics of rotor of helicopter.
3. Aerodynamic forces, movements of rotor blades, restrictions.
4. Balancing reaction moment, multi-rotor helicopters.
5. Rotor structures.
6. Rotor head structures, rotor blade structures.
7. Control systems of helicopters.
8. Fuselage design and structures.
9. Design and structures of transmissions.
10. Design of land gear.
11. Engine mounts.
12. Basics of flight mechanics: flight performances.
13. Basics of flight mechanics: flight properties: stability and controllability.

Exercise

13 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. Ing. Miloslav Petrásek, CSc.

Syllabus

1. Classification of rotorcraft.
2. Aerodynamics of rotor of helicopter.
3. Aerodynamic forces, movements of rotor blades, restrictions.
4. Balancing reaction moment, multi-rotor helicopters.
5. Rotor structures.
6. Rotor head structures, rotor blade structures.
7. Control systems of helicopters.
8. Fuselage design and structures.
9. Design and structures of transmissions.
10. Design of land gear.
11. Engine mounts.
12. Calculation of basic aerodynamic forces.
13. Calculation of basic flight performances of helicopter.