IAV20S Introduction to Aviation 1 CR - 110 Hours

Aerodynamics - 5 Hours

I.1 Basic Theory of Flight - Bernoulli's Theorem and Newton's laws

I.2 Forces Acting on an Aeroplane - Lift / Drag - Relationship of Lift to Drag

I.3 Angle of Attack - Thrust - Weight - Equilibrium - Centre of Pressure

I.4 Centrifugal Centripetal Forces.

I.5 Airframes - Types of Construction -Handling - Care and Securing

I.6 Landing Gear, Brakes and Flaps - Mechanical - Hydraulic - Electrical

I.7 Engines - Two/Four Stroke - Cooling - Magneto - Dual Ignition

I.8 Principles of Turbine Engines

I.9 Working Knowledge of Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs)

I.10 Working Knowledge of Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP)

I.11 The Earth's Atmosphere - The Standard Atmosphere - Composition and Physical Properties

I.12 Vertical Structures

I.13 Density and Pressure - Mobility - Expansion and Compression

I.14 Altimetry - Pressure Altitude - Density Altitude

I.15 Aviation Physiology - Hypoxia /Hyperventilation

I.16 Gas Expansion - Effects of Trapped Gases - Decompression

I.17 Vision and Visual Scanning Techniques

I.18 Hearing

I.19 Orientation / Disorientation - Visula / Vestibular Illusions

I.20 Definitions

I.21 Maps and Charts Characteristic of Projections - Transverse Mercator (VTA) -Lambert Conformal Conic (VNC) - Lambert Conformal Conic (WAC)

I.22 Topographical Symbols - Elevation and Contours - Scale / Units of Measurement

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