Course detail

Aircraft

FSI-FLE-AAcad. year: 2025/2026

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.

Language of instruction

English

Number of ECTS credits

4

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

Ing. František Löffelmann, Ph.D.

Department

Institute of Aerospace Engineering (LÚ)

Entry knowledge

The basic knowledge of mechanics, structure and strength.

Rules for evaluation and completion of the course

Conditions for obtaining the course-unit credit: participation in the course (80% at the minimum). The essential exam is written (theoretical part and practical exercises), the oral verification follows.

Lectures and seminars are compulsory, and the attendance (80% at the minimum) is recorded. The absence (in justifiable cases) may be compensated after personal consultation with the lecturer and elaboration of individually assigned topics and exercises. Individual assignments must be finished and handed in credit week course-unit credits are awarded at the latest.

Aims

The goal is to make students familiar with the basics of theoretical and practical aircraft aerodynamics. Students will acquire basic knowledge of airworthiness requirements and strength calculations of main aircraft parts. They will be able to make a proper choice as for the conception, structure and material for the aircraft design.
Students will learn how to determine the basic aerodynamic parameters, flight operation and flight characteristics of a typical aircraft. They will consider the structural design from the point of view of the strength and airworthiness requirements.

Study aids

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Cutler,J.: Understanding Aircraft Structures, Wiley-Blackwell; 4 edition, ISBN-13: 978-1405120326, India, 2006
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

Brož,V.:: Aerodynamika nízkých rychlostí, , 0
Daněk,M.:: Aerodynamika pro piloty, , 0
Píštěk,A.a kol:: Pevnost a životnost I, , 0

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme B-STI-A Bachelor's 3 year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional

  • Programme B-ZSI-P Bachelor's

    specialization STI , 3 year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

26 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

Ing. František Löffelmann, Ph.D.

Syllabus

1. Introduction. Historical overview of aviation development. Division of aircraft. Terminology. Airplane requirements.
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.

Exercise

13 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

Ing. František Löffelmann, Ph.D.

Syllabus

1. Conception of aircraft, classification, statistical analysis of dependencies.
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.