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Aircraft
FSI-FLE-AAcad. year: 2022/2023
Introduction, problem of flying and its solving. Theoretical basis of Aerodynamics and Flight Mechanics. International Standard Atmosphere, wing profiles. Aerodynamic parameters of wings and aeroplanes, flight operation and flight characteristics. The main parts of aeroplanes. Airworthiness requirements. The effects of load on an aeroplane. The basics of stress analysis of typical aeroplane parts. Materials for aeroplane structures.
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Basic literature
Keller, L: Učebnice pilota, ISBN: 9788086808284, Cheb : Svět křídel, 2006
Niu,M.C.Y.: Airframe Structural Design: Practical Design Information and Data on Aircraft Structures, Adaso/Adastra Engineering Center; 2nd edition, ISBN-13: 978-9627128090, 2011
Recommended reading
Daněk,M.:: Aerodynamika pro piloty, , 0
Píštěk,A.a kol:: Pevnost a životnost I, , 0
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2. Coordinate systems, load on aircraft. Maneuver, gust, load factor.
3.Theoretic. atmosphere. Physical properties of the atmosphere. International standard atmosphere.
4. Wrapping of bodies. Origin of aerodynamic forces and moments. Aerodyn. Characteristics of profiles, wings and aircraft. Influence of viscosity and compressibility of air Flight performance and properties. Stability and controllability.
5. Wing structures.
6. Spar structures, calculations.
7. Fuselage, cabin, tail units.
8. Landing gear, propulsion system.
9. Airborne systems of aircraft, classification, purpose, requirements.
10. Introduction to aircraft electrical onboard systems, introduction to control systems.
11. Introduction to aircraft instrumentation (classification, use). Principles of basic aerometric instruments. Other used physical principles in aircraft instruments.
12. Introduction to aircraft instrumentation. Electronic avionics system. Examples of cabins of modern aircraft of various categories.
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2. Calculation of maneuver and gust loads.
3. Bernoullis eq., airspeed measurements.
4. Example of measurements in the wind tunnel.
5. Aerodynamic characteristics of airfoils.
6. Calculation of forces and moments imposed on the simple wing.
7. Stress analysis of simple spar.
8. Critical stress definition for compression and shear.
9. Load capability of spar structure.
10. Requirements of aviation regulations for airborne systems.
11. Requirements of aviation regulations for electrical on-board and control systems.
12. Aircraft instrumentation requirements.
13. Instrumentation design for airplanes of various categories.
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