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BASIC AERODYNAMICS AND PROPELL COURSE IDENTIFICATION AND APPLICATION INFORMATION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
UTP132 BASIC AERODYNAMICS AND PROPELL 2 3 3 5

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY

Week Preparatory Topics(Subjects) Method
1 Course presentation file summary, Istanbul Gelişim University Basic aerodynamics Book. Atmospheric Physics International Standard Atmosphere (ISA), its application to aerodynamics. Lecture, question-answer, discussion method
2 Course presentation file summary, Istanbul Gelişim University Basic aerodynamics Book. Aerodynamic; Air flow around an object; Boundary layer, laminar and turbulent flow, free flow flow, relative air flow, upwash and downwash, eddies, flow arrest; Lecture, question-answer, discussion method
3 Course presentation file summary, Istanbul Gelişim University Basic aerodynamics Book. Aerodynamic Terms: Curvature, veter, average aerodynamic veter, profile (interference) drag, induced drag, center of pressure, angle of attack, roughness ratio, smoothness ratio, wing shape and sight ratio; Thrust, Weight, Aerodynamic Result; Lecture, question-answer, discussion method
4 Course presentation file summary, Istanbul Gelişim University Basic aerodynamics Book. Aerodynamic; The formation of lift and drag; Angle of Attack, Lift coefficient, Drag coefficient, polar slope, stall; Profile deposits such as ice, snow and frost. Lecture, question-answer, discussion method
5 Course presentation file summary, Istanbul Gelişim University Basic aerodynamics Book. Flight Theory; Relationship between lift, weight, thrust and drag; Flight Theory; percolation rate; Steady-state flight, performance; The theory of rotation; Lecture, question-answer, discussion method
6 Course presentation file summary, Istanbul Gelişim University Basic aerodynamics Book. Flight Theory; Effect of load factor: stall, flight envelope and structural constraints; Increasing the lift. Lecture, question-answer, discussion method
7 Course presentation file summary, Istanbul Gelişim University Basic aerodynamics Book. Flight Stability and Dynamics Longitudinal, lateral and directional stability (active and passive). Lecture, question-answer, discussion method
8 - MID-TERM EXAM -
9 Course presentation file summary, Istanbul Gelişim University Basic aerodynamics Book. Propeller; Fundamentals Blade element theory; High / low blade angle, reverse angle, angle of attack, rotational velocity; Loss in propeller; Aerodynamic, centrifugal and thrust forces; Torque; Relative airflow at blade attack angle; Vibration and resonance. Lecture, question-answer, discussion method
10 Course presentation file summary, Istanbul Gelişim University Basic aerodynamics Book. Propeller Structure; Fixed pitch, adjustable pitch, fixed speed propeller; Propeller / abak (spinner) installation (assembly). Propeller Pitch Control Speed control and pitch change methods, mechanical and electrical / electronic; Lecture, question-answer, discussion method
11 Course presentation file summary, Istanbul Gelişim University Basic aerodynamics Book. Propeller Pitch Control; Feathering and reverse pitch; Protection from overclocking. Lecture, question-answer, discussion method
12 Course presentation file summary, Istanbul Gelişim University Basic aerodynamics Book. Propeller Ice Protection Fluid and electrical de-icing equipment. Lecture, question-answer, discussion method
13 Course presentation file summary, Istanbul Gelişim University Basic aerodynamics Book. Propeller Maintenance; Evaluation of blade damage, erosion, corrosion, impact delamination; Propeller operation/repair diagrams; Propeller engine start.damage, Lecture, question-answer, discussion method
14 Course presentation file summary, Istanbul Gelişim University Basic aerodynamics Book. Propeller Storage and Containment Propeller containment and removal. Lecture, question-answer, discussion method
15 Course presentation file summary, Istanbul Gelişim University Basic aerodynamics Book. Propeller Storage and Containment Propeller containment and removal. Lecture, question-answer, discussion method
16 - FINAL EXAM -
17 - FINAL EXAM -