Please note - Swinburne University of Technology

~ ~ 2 7 0 Aircraft Materials and Structures
No. of hours per week: three hours for two
semesters
Subject aims
This subject is designed to provide students with an
introduction to the strength of materials and their behaviour
as loaded members in aircraft structures.
Subject description
Structural loading, stress, mechanics of materials, material
properties, metal corrosion, fatigue.
References
Bruhn, E.F. Analysis and Design of Flight Vehicle Structures. S.R. Jacobs,
1973
Hall, A.S. An Introduction to the Mechanics of Solids, 2nd edn, Sydney,
Wiley, 1973
Jastrzebski, Z.D. The Nature and Properties of Engineering Materials.
3rd edn, New York, Wiley, 1987
Roark, R.J. Roark's Formulas for Stress and Strain. 6th edn, New York,
McGraw-Hill, 1989
~ ~ 2 8 0 Avionics and Electronics
Subject aims
This subject is designed to provide students with an
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understanding of the operation of aviation systems that are
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Subject description
2. Analog electronic circuits, frequency response, digital
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References
Cripps. M.D. Computer Interfacing - Connection to the Real World.
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London, Edward Arnold, 1989
Del Toro, V. Electrical Engineering Fundamentals. 2nd edn, Englewood
$. Cliffs, N.J., Prentice Hall, 1986
cllr Janes. lanes Avionics. 11 th edn, London, Janes, 1992-93
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Lancaster, D. TTL Cookbook. Indianapolis, Ind., Howard Sams, 1989
Smith, R.J. Electronics Circuitsand Devices. 2nd edn, New York, Wiley,
9 1987
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Ged Airlines. Avionics Fundamentals. Casper Wyo., International
3 Aviation Publishers, 1974 (Rep. 1991)
~ ~ 2 9 0 Aviation Business Management
No. of hours per week: three hours
Subject aims
This subject is designed to provide students with the
knowledge of the functions of aviation business operations
and the various roles within an organisation.
Subject description
Business management, flight administration, financial control.
References
CAOs 80 and 82, 100- 104 series. CAA
CARS. CAA
Rachman and Mescan. Business Today: 3rd edn, New York, Random
House Business Division, 1982
~ ~ 3 1 0 Instrument Rating Theory
No, of hours per week: two hours
Subject aims
This subject is designed to give students an extensive
knowledge of instrument and procedural theory applicable to
the Command Instrument Rating.
Subject description
Radar procedures, instrumentation, planning and operations.
References
CAA, Regulatons, AIR Orders etc. with amendments
Thom, T. The Instrument Rating Manual Vol. 1 and 2. Williamstown:
Aviation Theory Centre, 1985
MF320
Principles of Instruction
No. of hours per week: two hours
Subject aims
This subject is designed to give students an extensive
understanding of the principles of instruction and to develop
practical instructional techniques.
Subject description
Definition of learning, human behaviour, lesson planning and
presentation.
References
CAA. Flight Instructor's Manual. Canberra, CAA, 1988
Mager, R.F. Preparing Instructional Objectives, rev. 2nd edn, London,
Kogan Page, 1990
Telfer, R. and Briggs. J. The Psychology of Flight Training. Ames, Iowa
State University Press, 1988
US DOT. Aviation Instructor's Handbook. Oklahoma City, Okla., US
Department of Transportation, 1978
~ ~ 3 3 0 Ground School
No, of hours per week: three hours
Subject aims
This subject is designed to provide students with the
experience of undergoing a regular ground school as used by
airlines for the introduction of crew to a new type of aircraft.
Actual training methods will be used where possible backed up
by a simulation of these methods where necessary.
Subject description
Aircraft layout
Description of the aircraft systems
Engine performance and limitations - safe operating
conditions
Aircraft performance and flight envelope
Weight and balance determinations
Emergency procedures
References
As supplied and depending on the particular aircraft type under
consideration