Fundamentals of Aerodynamics

• Fundamentals of Aerodynamics
• Distribution
• Student Guide for Preflight
• Change Record
• Table of Contents
• Table of Contents -Cont.
• Security Awareness Notice
• How to Use This Student Guide
• Class Schedule
• Assignment Sheet: Basic Properties of Physics
• Lesson Topic Learning Objectives
• Information Sheet: Basic Properties of Physics
• Table 1.1-1: Trigonometric Functions
• Definitions
• Newton's Laws of Motion
• Figure 1.1-5: Equilibrium in Climbing Flight
• Properties of The Atmosphere
• The Standard Atmosphere
• The General Gas Law
• Figure 1.1-9: Density Altitude Computation Chart
• Study Questions: Basic Properties of Physics
• Study Questions: Basic Properties of Physics -Cont.
• Study Questions: Basic Properties of Physics -Cont.
• Study Questions: Basic Properties of Physics -Cont.
• Assignment Sheet: Aircraft Terminology
• Lesson Topic Learning Objectives
• Information Sheet: Aircraft Terminology
• Figure 1.2-1: T34C Cut Away
• Airplane Reference System
• Dimensions
• Figure 1.2-5: Wing Planforms Views
• Figure 1.2-6: Angle of Incidence and Dihedral Angle
• Study Questions: Aircraft Terminology
• Study Questions: Aircraft Terminology -Cont.
• Study Questions: Aircraft Terminology -Cont.
• Assignment Sheet: Basic Aerodynamic Principles
• Lesson Topic Learning Objectives
• Information Sheet: Basic Aerodynamic Principles
• The Continuity Equation
• Bernoulli's Equation
• Airspeed Measurement
• Airspeed Measurement -Cont.
• Mach Number
• Table 1.3-2: Airspeed Comparison Chart
• Study Questions: Basic Aerodynamic Principles
• Study Questions: Basic Aerodynamic Principles -Cont.
• Assignment Sheet: Lift and Stalls
• Lesson Topic Learning Objectives
• Lesson Topic Learning Objectives -Cont.
• Information Sheet: Lift and Stalls
• Airfoil Terminology
• The Aerodynamic Force
• The Aerodynamic Force -Cont.
• Figure 1.4-8: Positive Camber Airfoil at Zero Angle of Attack
• Lift
• The Boundary Layer
• Figure 1.4-12: Boundary Layer
• Figure 1.4-13: Airflow Separation
• Stall Speeds
• Figure 1.4-15: Power on Stall
• High Lift Devices
• Camber Change
• Figure 1.4-19: Types of Flaps
• Stall Pattern/Wing Design
• Figure 1.4-21: Wing Twisting
• Figure 1.4-23: Stall Fences
• Stall Pattern/Wing Design -Cont.
• Study Questions: Lift and Stalls
• Study Questions: Lift and Stalls -Cont.
• Study Questions: Lift and Stalls -Cont.
• Study Questions: Lift and Stalls -Cont.
• Study Questions: Lift and Stalls -Cont.
• Study Questions: Lift and Stalls -Cont.
• Assignment Sheet:Drag
• Lesson Topic Learning Objectives
• Information Sheet:Drag
• Parasite Drag
• Figure 1.5-5: Dimples on A Golf Ball
• Induced Drag
• Figure 1.5-9: Induced Drag
• Total Drag
• Lift to Drag Ratio
• Study Questions: Drag
• Study Questions: Drag -Cont.
• Study Questions: Drag -Cont.
• Assignment Sheet: Thrust and Power
• Lesson Topic Learning Objectives
• Information Sheet: Thrust and Power
• Power Required
• Thrust Available
• Thrust Excess and Power Excess
• Figure 1.6-10: Jet Power Excess
• Factors Affecting Te and Pe
• Effect of Altitude
• Figure 1.6-19: Altitude vs. Prop P^
• Effect of Configuration
• Study Questions: Thrust and Power
• Study Questions: Thrust and Power-Cont.
• Assignment Sheet: Aircraft Performance
• Lesson Topic Learning Objectives
• Information Sheet: Aircraft Performance
• Maximum Endurance
• Endurance and Range Factors
• Climb Performance
• Figure 1.7-7: Max AOC VS. Max ROC
• Angle of Climb
• Rate of Climb
• Ceilings
• Glide Range
• Glide Endurance
• Figure 1.7-19: Altitude vs Glide
• The Regions of Normal and Reverse Command
• Figure 1.7-21: Jet Reverse Command
• Study Questions: Aircraft Performance
• Study Questions: Aircraft Performance -Cont.
• Study Questions: Aircraft Performance -Cont.
• Study Questions: Aircraft Performance -Cont.
• Assignment Sheet: Aircraft Control Systems
• Information Sheet: Aircraft Control Systems
• Trim Tabs
• Control Balancing
• Control Feel
• Figure 1.8-7: Anti Servo Trim Tab
• Historical Note
• Study Questions: Aircraft Contol Systems
• Study Questions: Aircraft Contol Systems -Cont.
• Assignment Sheet:Stability
• Lesson Topic Learning Objectives
• Information Sheet:Stability
• Dynamic Stability
• Airplane Static Stability and Maneuverability
• Airplane Static Stability and Maneuverability -Cont.
• Longitudinal Static Stability
• Straight Wings
• The Fuselage
• The Neutral Point
• Straight Wings
• The Vertical Stabilizer
• Dihedral Effect
• Wing Sweep
• Directional Divergence
• Dutch Roll
• Adverse Yaw
• Slipstream Swirl
• P-factor
• Torque
• Study Questions: Stability
• Study Questions: Stability -Cont.
• Study Questions: Stability -Cont.
• Assignment Sheet: Spins
• Lesson Topic Learning Objectives
• Information Sheet: Spins
• Spin Aerodynamics
• Spin Indications
• Table 1.10-2: T-37B Erect Spin Indications
• Spin Characteristics
• Rudder
• Figure 1.10-4: Rudder Configuration
• Elavator
• Figure 1.10-8: Ice Skater Effect
• Factors That Affect The Spin
• T-37 Spin Prevention
• T-37 Spin Recovery
• T-34 Spin Recovery
• Neutralize Controls as Rotation Stops
• Study Questions: Spins
• Study Questions: Spins -Cont.
• Study Questions: Spins -Cont.
• Assignment Sheet: Turning Flight
• Lesson Topic Learning Objectives
• Information Sheet: Turning Flight
• Figure 1.11-2: Stall Speed vs AOB
• Definitions
• Definitions -Cont.
• V-n/V-g Diagram
• Figure 1.11-4: T-37B V-G Diagram
• Factors
• Figure 1.11-7: Configuration
• Figure 1.11-8: Asymmetric Loading or Gust Loading
• Turn Performance
• Turn Performance -Cont.
• Figure 1.11-9: Coordinated Tum
• The Final Turn
• Study Questions: Turning Flight
• Study Questions: Turning Flight -Cont.
• Study Questions: Turning Flight -Cont.
• Study Questions: Turning Flight -Cont.
• Study Questions: Turning Flight -Cont.
• Study Questions: Turning Flight -Cont.
• Assignment Sheet: Takeoff/Landing Performance, Wake Turbulence and Wind Shear
• Lesson Topic Learning Objectives
• Information Sheet: Takeoff/Landing Performance, Wake Turbulence and Wind Shear
• Takeoff and Landing Forces
• Takeoff Performance
• Landing Performance
• Crosswinds
• Hydroplanning
• Wake Turbulence
• Figure 1.12-4: Vortex Lateral Movement
• Figure 1.12-5: Vortex Avoidance
• Figure 1.12-6: Hovering Helicopter
• Wind Shear During Takeoff
• Figure 1.12-7: Increasing Performance Wind Shear
• Wind Shear During landing
• Figure 1.12-11 Decreasing Performance Wind Shear
• Recovery Techniques
• Methods of Detection
• Methods of Detection -Cont.
• Study Questions: Takeoff and landing Performance Wake Turbulence and Wind Shear
• Study Questions: Takeoff and landing Performance Wake Turbulence and Wind Shear -Cont.
• Study Questions: Takeoff and landing Performance Wake Turbulence and Wind Shear -Cont.
• Appendix: Glossary
• Appendix: Glossary -Cont.
• Appendix: Glossary -Cont.
• Appendix: Glossary -Cont.
• Appendix: Glossary -Cont.
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• Appendix: Glossary -Cont.
• Appendix:Answers to Study Questions
• Appendix:Answers to Study Questions -Cont.
• Appendix:Answers to Study Questions -Cont.
• Appendix:Answers to Study Questions -Cont.
• Appendix:Answers to Study Questions -Cont.
• Appendix:Answers to Study Questions -Cont.
• Appendix:Answers to Study Questions -Cont.
• Appendix:Answers to Study Questions -Cont.
• Appendix:Answers to Study Questions -Cont.
• Appendix:Answers to Study Questions -Cont.
• Appendix:Answers to Study Questions -Cont.
• Appendix:Answers to Study Questions -Cont.
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• Appendix:Answers to Study Questions -Cont.
• Appendix:Answers to Study Questions -Cont.
• Appendix C: Study Guide
• Appendix C: Study Guide -Cont.
• Standard Day
• T-34C Info
• Performance Characteristics
• T-37B Info
• Contributions to Static Stability
• Performance Study Guide
• Figures
• Figures
• Symbols and Abbreviations
• Symbols and Abbreviations -Cont.
• Appendix D: Bibliography
• Appendix E: Change Recommendation
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Fundamentals of Aerodynamics

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