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Introduction to Aviation - A Systems Approach - ZACM1851
ADFA Campus

 
Faculty: UNSW@ADFA (Australian Defence Force Academy)
 
 
School:  UC Aerospace, Civ and Mech Eng
 
 
Course Outline: https://gateway.unsw.adfa.edu.au/isas/current_students/outlines/index.html
 
 
Campus: University College Campus
 
 
Career: Undergraduate
 
 
Units of Credit: 3
 
 
EFTSL: 0.06250 (more info)
 
 
Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 2
 
 
Fee Band: 2 (more info)
 
 
Further Information: See Class Timetable
 
 

Description

This course is an introduction to aviation as a system with the aircraft, aircrew, flying operations and air traffic services management as major components of the aviation system, incorporating flight mechanics and aircraft handling. Basic human factors and systemic safety issues involving aircraft accident case studies will be covered as well as classification and use of civil and military airspace. Aspects of flight separation, aircraft performance and basic meteorology will also be covered. The main theme throughout this subject will be aviation regulations and safety.

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