Course Title: Helicopter Aerodynamics
Part A: Course Overview
Program: C6011 Advanced Diploma of Engineering (Aerospace)
Course Title: Helicopter Aerodynamics
Portfolio: SEH Portfolio Office
Nominal Hours: 40
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Course Contact: Program Manager
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4468
Course Contact Email: engineering-tafe@rmit.edu.au
Course Description
This course is to provide training in helicopter aerodynamics and control.
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
VBH 736 Aerodynamics 1
VBH 741 Introduction to helicopter aerodynamcis.
National Competency Codes and Titles
National Element Code & Title: |
VBH739 Helicopter Aerodynamics |
Learning Outcomes
1. Explain in words and mathematical terms the application of ’ one dimensional momentum’ theory to rotor hovering and axial flight.
2. Analyse the relationship between hover power and rotor size.
3. Analyse the application of ’blade element theory’ to rotor hovering and axial flight.
4. Analyse the relationship between disc loading and vertical drag.
5. Analyse the factors which provide a measure of ’hovering figure of merit’.
6. Analyse the balance of force required for forward flight performance.
7. Analyse the application of blade element theory to forward flight..
8. Calculate power requirements in forward flight.
9. Perfoem aerodynamic calculations for manoeuvring flight.
10.Analyse and solve handling problems associated with external loads.
Overview of Assessment
To successfully complete this course the student is required to pass written assessment tasks and demonstrate skills and ability by completing pratical tasks to aerospace standard.