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Weight and balance determinations
Emergency procedures
References
As supplied and depending on the particular aircraft type under
consideration
MU40 Aircraft Design
No. of hours per week: three hours
A third-year subject in the degree of Bachelor of Technology
(Aviation).
Subject aims
This subject is designed to provide a student with an
advanced understanding of the aeronautical and
aerodynamic factors influencing aircraft performance and
present a theoretical explanation for the observed effects of
flight parameter changes.
Subject description
Theory of compressible flow, subsonic, transonic and
supersonic aerofoils and wings, dynamic stability, airscrew..
References
Houghton, E.L. and Carruthea, N.B. Aerodynamics for Engineering
Students. 3rd ed, Arnold. 1989
Shevell, R.S. Fundamentals of Flight. 2nd ed, Prentice-Hall, 1989
~ ~ 3 5 0 Aviation Facilities Management
No. of hours per week: three hours
A third-year subject in the degree of Bachelor of Technology
(Aviation).
Subject aims
This subject is designed to develop in the student advanced
skills in team-work, self confidence leadership.
Subject description
This course will expose the student to a broad range of
advanced airborne equipment, the nature of operations
associated with such equipment including crew interaction
and human factors, in order to ease the transition from
general aviation to airline operations. Topics include: aviation
instruction, psychology of learning, flight deck management,
multicrewing, leadership.
Referenfes
CAA. Flight Instructors Manual. CAA, 1988
Hurst, I. and L. Pilot Error Granada. 1976
Telfer, R. and Briggs, I. The Psychology of Flight Training. Iowa State
University Press. 1988
Weiner, E.L. and Nagel, D.C. Human Factoa in Aviation. 1988
MF360 Aviation Project
No. of hours per week: three hours for two
semesters
A third-year subject in the degree of Bachelor of Technology
(Aviation).
Subject aims
This subject is designed to provide students with the
opportunity to conduct a major private research exercise in
the field of aviation and present the finding to a group
forum for critical appraisal.
Subject description
This IS a major project and should be of a practical nature,
relating to the aviation industty. linking the aspects of the
course with the specific task chosen by the student. The
projed may be selected from a list supplied by the
supervising staff or by negotiation between the student and
the supervising staff. The project may be carried out
independently or in groups of two, prwided the extent of
each student's contribution is clear.
Reference
Morgan, D. Communicating Technology. Sydney: McGraw-Hill, 1981
MF370
Aircraft Design
No. of hours per week: three hours for two
semesters
A third-year subject in the degree of Bachelor of Technology
(Aviation).
Subject aims
This subject is designed to provide students with
comprehensive understanding of the design principles
behind the design of an aircraft.
Subject description
A selection of two topics taken from the following list will
be offered in any one year. For example: structural design,
aerodynamic design, environmental comfort, Noise Vibration
Harshness (N.H.V.) design.
References
Beranek. 1. et al. Noise and Vibration Contml. McGraw-Hill, 1971
Broch. J.T. Mechanical Vibration and Shock Measurements. 2nd ed
Crane, F. and Charles, 1. Sdection and Use of Engineering Materials.
Buttewnhs. 1984
Dole, E.C. Fundamentals of Aircraft Material Factors
Harris, C.M. Handbook of Noise Contml. 2nd ed, McGraw-Hill. 1979
Megson. T.H. Aircraft Strucrures for Engineering Students metric.
Arnold, 1972
Reynolds, D.D. Engineering Principles of Acoustics. Allyn & Brown,
1981
Stinton, D. Design of the Aeroplane Collins, 1985
Thompson, WT. Theory of Vibration. 3rd ed, Allen Unwin, 1988
US FAA. Regulatory Data AC 43.13 Acceptable Methods, Techniques
and Practices. FAAIIAP
MF380 Aircraft Navigation and Control Systems
No. of hours per week: two hours for two
semesters
A third-year subject in the degree of Bachelor of Technology
(Aviation).
Subject aims
This subject is designed to prwide students with a
comprehensive understanding of the theory behind the
operation of navigation systems and control systems on
aircraft.
Subject description
Control system theory, block diagrams, transfer functions,
feedback, stability. Application of electronic circuits and
computers in the control of aircraft systems. Navigation
systems, glass cockpits, information transfer, transducer, data
acquisition.
References
Lancaster, D. Tn Cookbook. Howard Sams, 1989
Smith, R.J. Elecfmnio Circuin and Devices. 2nd ed, Wiley, 1987
United Airlines. United Airlines Avionics Fundamentals. IAP. 1987
MF390 Aviation Facilities Management
No. of hours per week: three hours
A third-year subject in the degree of Bachelor of Technology
(Aviation).
Subject aims
This subject is designed to provide students with an
understanding of the requirements for managing aviation
facilities.
Subject description
Human resource management, industrial relations, computer
management systems, airworthiness requirements,
maintenance management, current issues. Airport
management, security and safety. Management
responsibilities, public law and workplace law.