AVIATN 2850
Transcript Abbreviation:
ApplAircraftPerfI
Course Description:
First of an applied course sequence covering the fundamental principles of aerodynamics, aircraft
performance, and stability. Course includes incompressible aerodynamics, jet, and propeller aircraft
performance.
performance, and stability. Course includes incompressible aerodynamics, jet, and propeller aircraft
performance.
Course Levels:
Undergraduate (1000-5000 level)
Designation:
Elective
General Education Course
(N/A)
Cross-Listings
(N/A)
Credit Hours (Minimum if “Range”selected):
3.00
Max Credit Hours
(N/A)
Select if Repeatable:
Off
Maximum Repeatable Credits
(N/A)
Total Completions Allowed
(N/A)
Allow Multiple Enrollments in Term:
No
Course Length:
14 weeks (autumn or spring)
12 weeks (summer only)
8 weeks (summer only)
7 weeks (autumn or spring)
6 weeks (summer only)
4 weeks (summer only)
Off Campus:
Never
Campus Location:
Columbus
Instruction Modes:
In Person (75-100% campus; 0-24% online)
Prerequisites and Co-requisites:
AVIATN 2100 or 2150, PHYSICS 1250
Electronically Enforced:
Yes
Exclusions:
AEROENG 2200
Course Goals / Objectives:
Calculate atmospheric parameters based upon given weather conditions.
Calculate true airspeed, lift, and drag characteristics under varying atmospheric conditions
Determine an aircraft’s un‐accelerated performance under varying atmospheric conditions.
Calculate elements of aircraft accelerated performance under varying atmospheric conditions.
Define aircraft static stability.
Check if concurrence sought:
No
Contact Hours:
| Topic | LEC | REC | LAB | LAB Inst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atmosphere, Air Flow and Airspeed Measurement | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Development of Aerodynamic Forces | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lift, Drag, and Pitching Moments | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Friction Effects | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3‐D Flow Effects and Airplane Drag | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jet and Propeller Aircraft Performance | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maneuvering Performance | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Takeoff and Landing Performance | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Static Stability and Control | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 38 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Grading Plan:
Letter Grade
Course Components:
Lecture
Grade Roster Component:
Lecture
Credit by Exam (EM):
No
Grades Breakdown:
| Aspect | Percent |
|---|---|
| Exam 1 | 25% |
| Exam 2 | 25% |
| Final Exam | 25% |
| Participation | 5% |
| Homework | 20% |
Representative Textbooks and Other Course Materials:
| Title | Author | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Aerodynamics for Naval Aviators | Hurt, H.H. | 1960 |
ABET-CAC Criterion 3 Outcomes
(N/A)
ABET-ETAC Criterion 3 Outcomes
(N/A)
ABET-EAC Criterion 3 Outcomes
(N/A)
Embedded Literacies Info
(N/A)
Attachments
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Additional Notes or Comments
(N/A)