Introduction to Aircraft Engineering - AVEN1920
Faculty: Faculty of Engineering
School: School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering
Course Outline: http://www.aviation.unsw.edu.au/
Campus: Sydney
Career: Undergraduate
Units of Credit: 6
EFTSL: 0.12500 (more info)
Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 4
CSS Contribution Charge: 2 (more info)
Tuition Fee: See Tuition Fee Schedule
Further Information: See Class Timetable
Available for General Education: Yes (more info)
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Description
This course gives an explanation of how aircraft fly and how engineering technologies relate to the vehicle. Topics include layout of the aircraft such as structure, engines, systems and avionics; materials used in construction, introduction to lift, drag and thrust and design of aerofoils. It covers concepts and nomenclature relating to flight vehicles and the significance of aircraft configurations and flight systems.
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