Course Title: Theory Of Flight
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2012
Course Code: AERO5383
Course Title: Theory Of Flight
School: 130T Engineering (TAFE)
Campus: City Campus
Program: C6011 - Advanced Diploma of Engineering (Aerospace)
Course Contact : Program Manager
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4468
Course Contact Email:engineering-tafe@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Course Teacher: Ms. Yadana Wai
Contact Details: Location: City Campus, 57.5.20
Telephone: 9925 4461
Email: yadana.wai@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 40
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
Yr 10 or trade level mathematics
Course Description
The purpose of this learning unit is to provide competency based training to provide the student with the fundamental knowledge for understanding the principles of aerodynamics from subsonic through to supersonic flight. This course provides an understanding of:
• Airflow
• Conditions of flight
• Lift and forces
• Drag
• Wing theory
• Lift augmentation
• Aircraft control
• Balancing
• Stability
• Aircraft speed
• Experimental techniques
• Wind tunnel testing.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
NAM07 Theory of Flight |
Learning Outcomes
1. Describe the effects and applicability of the terms and conditions relating to airflow
2. Explain the principles of operation relating to aerofoils and lift augmentation
3. Explain the conditions that relate to flight stability and control
4. Explain the factors that affect an aircraft in subsonic and high speed flight
Details of Learning Activities
Tutorial sessions will be scheduled in accordance with the students need.
Teaching Schedule
| Session | Topic |
| 1 | Tutorial 1 |
| 2 | Tutorial 2 |
| 3 | Tutorial 3 |
| 4 | Tutorial 4 |
| 5 | Tutorial 5 |
| 6 | Tutorial 6 |
| 7 | Tutorial 7 |
| 8 | Tutorial 8 |
| 9 | Tutorial 9 |
| 10 | Tutorial 10 |
| 11 | Tutorial 11 & revision |
| 12 | Final Exam |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
1.Driekorn, M, 1995. Aviation Industry Quality Systems ISO 9000 and the Federal Aviation Regulations, ASQC Quality Press, Milwaukee, Wisconsin USA |
Other Resources
Class notes and exercises
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.
Assessment Tasks
Assessment (2012)
Participants are required to complete all the assessment tasks to pass the course.
Assessment Item 1 (40%): Assignment
Assessment Item 2 (60%): Exam
Grading Criteria
As all assessment items involve group work contribution, all members within the group will receive the same grade. If team members believe that a member has not contributed equally and deserves the group assessment grade, a detailed report in writing is to be submitted to Yadana Wai by Friday 30 th October 2009. No individual projects will be accepted.
NN 0-49%
PA 50 – 59%
CR 60 – 69%
DI 70 – 79%
HD 80-100%
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Method | Learning Outcomes | Percentages |
| Assignment | 1 to 5 | 40% |
| Material Report | 1 to 5 | 60% |
Other Information
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Disability Liaison Unit:
If you are suffering from long-term medical condition or disability, you should contact Disability Liaison Unit to seek advice and
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Late submission:
If you require an Extension of Submittable Work (assignments, reports or project work etc.) for 7 calendar days or less (from the original due date) and have valid reasons, you must complete and lodge an Application for Extension of Submittable Work (7 Calendar Days or less) form and lodge it with the Senior Educator/ Program Manager.
The application must be lodged no later than one working day before the official due date. You will be notified within no more than 2 working days of the date of lodgment as to whether the extension has been granted.
If you seek an Extension of Submittable Work for more than 7 calendar days (from the original due date) must lodge an Application for Special Consideration form under the provisions of the Special Consideration Policy, preferably prior to, but no later than 2 working days after the official due date.
Submittable Work (assignments, reports or project work etc.) submitted late without approval of an extension will not be accepted or marked.
Special consideration:
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Other Information:
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