MODULE 8 – BASIC AERODYNAMICS – exam only

MODULE 8 –  BASIC AERODYNAMICS – exam only

Delivery methods:    classroom only

Group Size:                 limited up to 14 students

Language:                  polish

Taking the Exam
Exams will be held starting at 11:00 AM in the Zephirius building (4th floor) at GTC or on the LOTAMS premises.
In the examination room, aside from your identification, a pen, and tests on the desks, nothing else can be placed.
After completing the exam, the filled-out test must be submitted to the examiner.

End of Examination
Upon completion of the exam, candidates are obligated to vacate their stations in the examination room and the training infrastructure as quickly as possible.
Information regarding the exam results will be provided either by phone or email after verifying identification details

Duration of exam:

 

Category B1:   20 multi-choice and 0 essay questions.         Time allowed 25 minutes.

Category B2:   20 multi-choice and 0 essay questions.         Time allowed 25 minutes.

Content:

8.1 Physics of the Atmosphere

• International Standard Atmosphere (ISA), application to aerodynamics.

 

8.2 Aerodynamics

• Airflow around a body;
• Boundary layer, laminar and turbulent flow, free stream flow, relative airflow, upwash and downwash, vortices, stagnation;
• The terms: camber, chord, mean aerodynamic chord, profile (parasite) drag, induced drag, centre of pressure, angle of attack, wash in and wash out, fineness ratio, wing shape and aspect ratio;
• Thrust, Weight, Aerodynamic Resultant;
• Generation of Lift and Drag: Angle of Attack, Lift coefficient, Drag coefficient, polar curve, stall;
• Aerofoil contamination including ice, snow, frost.

 

8.3 Theory of Flight

• Relationship between lift, weight, thrust and drag;
• Glide ratio;
• Steady state flights, performance;
• Theory of the turn;
• Influence of load factor: stall, flight envelope and structural limitations;
• Lift augmentation.

 

8.4 Flight Stability and Dynamics

• Longitudinal, lateral and directional stability (active and passive).

 

Who should attend: 

• Technical personnel in aircraft maintenance or engineering.

Standard: 

• EASA Part 66 (APPENDIX TO ANNEX III) / EASA Part 147

 

 

Prerequisites:

• A background in commercial aviation together with a general awareness of the regulatory
  is an advantage.

Exam completion Standard:

• Exam pass mark: minimum 75%.
• Exam type:        multiple-choice questions.

Certification:          

• Certificate of recognition.