Class Fundamentals of Aircrafts II

The Course Unit addresses aerodynamics, structures and aerial systems. 
It is structured to develop the student's understanding of aircraft structures, instruments and systems so that they can create 
the competence and capabilities necessary for their application during the flight of an aircraft.

1. Theory of Flight

 2. Structures — General Concepts

 3. Autoflight

4. Communication/Navigation

 5. Electrical Power

6. Equipment and Furnishings

7. Flight Controls

 8. Instruments

 9. Lights

10. On Board Maintenance Systems

11. Air Conditioning and Cabin Pressurisation

12. Fire Protection

13. Fuel Systems

14. Hydraulic Power

15. Ice and Rain Protection

16. Landing Gear

17. Oxygen

18. Pneumatic/Vacuum

19. Integrated Modular Avionics 20. Descent

21. Cabin Systems 22. Landing

Knowledge cannot be imposed or transmitted in a finished form, only learned, and examined as an open process, so students (in small groups) 
will be encouraged to summarize the material taught in the previous class with a maximum duration of 10 minutes, 
combining verbal exposition with audiovisual resources that facilitate understanding and stimulate attention
, and with interactive techniques that encourage active participation.

Summaries may be presented in the form of demonstrations (real or simulations and recordings), mini-essays, 
debates, viewing documentaries, application and understanding exercises, case studies, educational games, and questions of various types, etc.

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2. T. Megson: Aircraft Structures for Engineering Students, (3rd ed.)c;i Butterworth--Heinemann, 1999
3. Oxford Aviation Academy (2011). Oxford ATPL Manual - Vol 2 - Aircraft General Knowledge Airframes & Systems. Oxford.
4. Dole, E. C. (1991) Mathematics and Physics for Aviation Personnel, Jeppesen.
5. Tipler, P.A. & Mosca, G., Physics for Scientists and Engineers, 5th Ed., W.H.Freeman (2004) Dreska, N.S. & Weisenthal, L., Physics for Aviation, Jeppesen (1992)
6. Joint Aviation Authorities. (2008). SYLLABUS AND LEARNING OBJECTIVES. JAA Administrative & Guidance Material.
7. Oxford ATPL Manual, Aircraft General Knowledge 4 i Instrumentation, Oxford, 2008

EHJ Pallet, Aircraft Instruments & Integrated Systems, 1992, Avionics Communications. ISBN- 0582086272

Atlantic Flight Training (2010). Instrumentation, Jeppesen.