ECTS - Basics of Aircraft for Management

Basics of Aircraft for Management (APM209) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
Basics of Aircraft for Management APM209 3. Semester 2 0 0 2 3
Pre-requisite Course(s)
N/A
Course Language English
Course Type Compulsory Departmental Courses
Course Level Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery Face To Face
Learning and Teaching Strategies Lecture, Demonstration, Discussion, Question and Answer.
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
  • Asst. Prof. Dr. Erk İNGER
  • Research Assistant Heyecan Utke Koyuncuoğlu
Course Assistants
Course Objectives The goal of this course is to provide determination of calculus-based concepts of AIRCRAFT PERFORMANCE PARAMETERS in aircraft flight.
Course Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • To understand the conceptual topics of flight and apply to derivation of performance calculations of aircraft in flight.
  • Main Functional weights of aircraft, structural weight, engine weight, fuel weight and useful weight of aircraft. Wing, area ,span, chord, lift, drag, drag polar, all design parameters.
  • Determination of taxing, takeoff, climb, cruise flight, landing calculations. Ceiling, load factor and maneuvering capabilities of performance.
Course Content Aircraft and engine classification, weight fractions, atmospheric model, wing loading, lift and drag coefficients, take-off distance, time and take-off velocity, landing distance, climbing angle and velocity, cruise flight conditions and the range of the aircraft, ceiling of aircraft, turbojet, turbofan, piston prop and turbo prop, aircraft company

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week Subjects Preparation
1 Aircraft Classification ,Engine Classification, Weight Fractions
2 Atmospheric model of flight
3 Wing loading, lift, drag force, Drag coefficients, drag polar and lift force
4 Wing loading, lift, drag force, Drag coefficients, drag polar and lift force
5 Take off Distance ,Time and Take off Velocity
6 Climbing Angle and Velocity
7 Deceleration Motion, Landing Distance
8 Midterm
9 Cruise Flight Conditions and the Range of the Aircraft
10 Ceiling of Aircraft
11 Maneuvering, Load Factor, Turning Rate, Turning Radius of Aircraft
12 Maneuvering, Load Factor, Turning Rate, Turning Radius of Aircraft
13 Maneuvering, Load Factor, Turning Rate, Turning Radius of Aircraft
14 Turbojet Engines ,Turbofan Engines, Piston Prop and Turbo Prop Engine
15 Turbojet Engines ,Turbofan Engines, Piston Prop and Turbo Prop Engine
16 Final Exam

Sources

Course Book 1. Hale, F.J., Aircraft Performance, Selection, and Design, Wiley, New York, 1984.

Evaluation System

Requirements Number Percentage of Grade
Attendance/Participation 1 10
Laboratory - -
Application - -
Field Work - -
Special Course Internship - -
Quizzes/Studio Critics - -
Homework Assignments - -
Presentation - -
Project - -
Report - -
Seminar - -
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury 1 40
Final Exam/Final Jury 1 50
Toplam 3 100
Percentage of Semester Work
Percentage of Final Work 100
Total 100

Course Category

Core Courses
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications

# Program Qualifications / Competencies Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Obtains the ability to identify, define, formulate, and solve problems in the field of aviation management, and to select and apply appropriate analytical and modeling techniques for this purpose.
2 Acquires sufficient knowledge in Business Administration, Management, and Aviation Management, and obtains the ability to apply both theoretical and practical knowledge from these fields to identify and solve problems encountered in air transportation management.
3 Acquires the ability to design a complex system or process related to aviation management in such a way that it meets specific requirements under realistic constraints and conditions; and acquires the ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. Realistic constraints and conditions include factors such as economic considerations, environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety, and social and political factors, depending on the nature of the design.
4 Acquires the ability to develop, select, and utilize modern techniques and tools required for applications in aviation management; and obtains the ability to effectively use information technologies. X
5 Acquires the ability to design experiments, conduct experiments, collect data, and analyze and interpret results for the investigation of problems in aviation management.
6 The ability to work effectively in the disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; individual study skills. X
7 Gains the ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing; and possesses knowledge of at least one foreign language at a minimum of B1 General Level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), enabling them to follow developments in their field and share knowledge with others.
8 Develops an awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; and gains the ability to access information, follow developments in science and technology, and continuously improve oneself.
9 Acquires knowledge about professional practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; and develops awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development.
10 Acquires knowledge about the universal and societal impacts of aviation management practices on health, environment, and safety, and develops awareness of the legal consequences of the practices to be implemented.
11 Becomes aware of the impact of management practices and workplace operations in aviation management businesses on employees' health, the environment, and occupational safety, and develops awareness of the legal consequences of practices in these areas.
12 Acquires an awareness of professional and ethical responsibility.

ECTS/Workload Table

Activities Number Duration (Hours) Total Workload
Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) 16 2 32
Laboratory
Application
Special Course Internship
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class 14 2 28
Presentation/Seminar Prepration
Project
Report
Homework Assignments
Quizzes/Studio Critics
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury 1 8 8
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury 1 12 12
Total Workload 80