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Aerodynamics and Performance: Helicopter
Course: AET213HH

First Term: 2012 Summer II
 Lecture   2 Credit(s)   2 Period(s)   2 Load  
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: S


Description: Advance commercial pilot ground course in preparation for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Commercial Pilot Certificate and Commercial written examinations. Includes discussion of aerodynamic factors including lift, weight, drag, and thrust. Discussions will include, but are not limited to aerodynamics, performance, and safe and efficient helicopter operations.



MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Describe design decisions that impact helicopter performance. (I)
2. Analyze the factors affecting lift and weight. (I)
3. Analyze the factors affecting drag and thrust. (II)
4. Determine helicopter performance using charts and graphs. (III)
5. Analyze the factors affecting performance. (IV)
6. Calculate helicopter weight and balance, allowing for fuel usage. (IV)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.
 
MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Aerodynamics Factors: Lift and Weight
   A. Physical principles review
   B. Properties of the atmosphere
   C. Lift and Weight
II. Aerodynamic Factors: Drag and Thrust
   A. Drag
   B. Thrust
III. Performance, Safe and Efficient Helicopter Operations
   A. Power and performance
   B. Takeoffs
   C. Climbs
   D. Cruise
   E. Landings
   F. Performance charts and calculations
   G. High density altitude operations
   H. Icing, rain, and wind shear
IV. Helicopter Stability and Control, Stresses, Operational Limitations
   A. Hovering flight
   B. Forward flight
   C. Turning flight
   D. Autorotation
   E. Hovering autorotation
   F. Weight and balance calculation and its effect on stability
   G. Operational limitations
 
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 6/26/2012

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