Course Title: Introduction To Helicopter Aerodynamics
Part A: Course Overview
Program: C6011 Advanced Diploma of Engineering (Aerospace)
Course Title: Introduction To Helicopter Aerodynamics
Portfolio: SEH Portfolio Office
Nominal Hours: 30
Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
AERO5418 |
City Campus |
TAFE |
130T Vocational Engineering |
Face-to-Face |
Term2 2009 |
Course Contact: Program Manager
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4468
Course Contact Email: engineering-tafe@rmit.edu.au
Course Description
The purpose of this module is to provide competency based training in rotary wing aircraft aerodynamics and operational characteristics.
This module also facilitates articulation to Aerospace and Engineering degree courses.
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
Before attempting this module, the participants should have completed:
VBH 736 Aerodynamics 1
National Competency Codes and Titles
National Element Code & Title: |
VBH741 Introduction to Helicopter Aerodynamics |
Learning Outcomes
A participant will be expected to be able to:
• Identify features of aerodynamic components of rotary wing aircraft
• Describe the aerodynamic characteristics that affect rotary wing flight
• Explain the factors that influence helicopter stability
• Describe and compare possible helicopter structures and configurations
• Describe and compare a range of rotor control systems
• Describe and compare torque compensating systems
• Demonstrate the operation of helicopter mechanical and boosted flight control systems
• Analyze common faults, adjustments and rectifications for rotor control systems
• Explain the operational relationships between power train components
• Explain helicopter vibration analysis and rotor balancing (will not be examinable)
Overview of Assessment
Participants are required to complete two assessment tasks. The first assessment tasks is an assignment worth 30%. The second assessment task is a closed book exam on helicopter basic aerodynamics worth 70%.