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Official Course
Description: MCCCD Approval: 04-26-94 |
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AET213
1994 Fall – 2009 Summer II |
LEC |
2.0 Credit(s) |
2.0 Period(s) |
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Aerodynamics
and Performance |
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Continuing
instrument and commercial pilot ground course in preparation for the Federal
Aviation Administration (FAA) Commercial Pilot Certificate and Instrument
rating written examinations. Includes aerodynamics, airport and airplane
operation, stability and control, commercial maneuvers, and flight computer. Prerequisites: AET210. Corequisites: AET217 and AET220. |
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MCCCD
Official Course Competencies: |
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AET213 1994
Fall – 2009 Summer II |
Aerodynamics and Performance |
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Describe design decisions that impact airplane
performance. (I) |
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Determine airport features using published data. (II) |
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Determine airplane performance using charts and graphs.
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Analyze the factors affecting stability and control. (III)
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Calculate airplane weight and balance, allowing for fuel
usage. (III) |
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Diagram commercial maneuvers and describe the related
aerodynamic factors. (IV) |
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Demonstrate flight computer use including time and wind
correction problems. (V) |
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AET213 1994
Fall – 2009 Summer II |
Aerodynamics and Performance |
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I. Aerodynamics A. Lift versus weight B. Wing design C. Thrust versus drag D. Airplane design II. Safe and Efficient
Airplane Operations A. Pilot's Operating
Handbook B. Airports C. Takeoffs D. Climbs E. Cruise F. Descents and glides G. Landings III. Airplane Stability and
Control A. Longitudinal B. lateral C. Directional D. Static E. Dynamic F. Operational Limitations 1. Airframe 2. Powerplant
3. Instrument marking and
placards G. Weight and balance IV. Commercial Flight
Maneuvers and Aerodynamic Factors A. Steep power turns B. Chandelles C. Lazy eights D. Eights on pylons E. Eights around pylons F. Steep spirals G. Stalls and spins V. Flight Computer
Applications A. Calculator side B. Wind side C. Calculations |
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