Warm-Up – 12/1 – 10 minutes Utilizing your notes and past knowledge answer the following questions: What are the basic types of turbine engines? What are the two types of fuel systems? Describe the hydraulic system on an aircraft? What does the aircraft instrument tachometer measure? What aircraft instrument would fail if the pitot tube was clogged AND what would the indication be in the cockpit?
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Warm-Up – 12/1 – 10 minutes Utilizing your notes and past knowledge answer the following questions: What are the basic types of turbine engines? What are the two types of fuel systems? Describe the hydraulic system on an aircraft? What does the aircraft instrument tachometer measure? What aircraft instrument would fail if the pitot tube was clogged AND what would the indication be in the cockpit?
Aircraft Turbine Engines Four Basic Types Turbojet Turbofan Turboprop Propfan
Warm-Up – 12/1 – 10 minutes Utilizing your notes and past knowledge answer the following questions: What are the basic types of turbine engines? What are the two types of fuel systems? Describe the hydraulic system on an aircraft? What does the aircraft instrument tachometer measure? What aircraft instrument would fail if the pitot tube was clogged AND what would the indication be in the cockpit?
Systems Fuel Systems Everything that involves delivery of fuel Fuel Tanks Gravity Feed Uses gravity to cause fuel to flow downward Force Feed Uses a fuel pump to drive fuel from tanks to engine Fuel Lines – lines that distribute fuel from tanks
Warm-Up – 12/1 – 10 minutes Utilizing your notes and past knowledge answer the following questions: What are the basic types of turbine engines? What are the two types of fuel systems? Describe the hydraulic system on an aircraft? What does the aircraft instrument tachometer measure? What aircraft instrument would fail if the pitot tube was clogged AND what would the indication be in the cockpit?
Systems Hydraulic Uses fluid pressure to operate brakes, flight controls, and landing gear Electrical Generator attached to engine provides electricity to charge battery, start engine, operate radios, and navigation and landing lights
Warm-Up – 12/1 – 10 minutes Utilizing your notes and past knowledge answer the following questions: What are the basic types of turbine engines? What are the two types of fuel systems? Describe the hydraulic system on an aircraft? What does the aircraft instrument tachometer measure? What aircraft instrument would fail if the pitot tube was clogged AND what would the indication be in the cockpit?
Aircraft Instruments Engine Instruments Tachometer Measures speed (how fast crankshaft is turning)
Warm-Up – 12/1 – 10 minutes Utilizing your notes and past knowledge answer the following questions: What are the basic types of turbine engines? What are the two types of fuel systems? Describe the hydraulic system on an aircraft? What does the aircraft instrument tachometer measure? What aircraft instrument would fail if the pitot tube was clogged AND what would the indication be in the cockpit?
Aircraft Instruments Flight Instruments Airspeed Indicator Speed thru air – (pitot tube)
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THIS DAY IN AVIATION December 1 1783 — J.A.C. Charles and another man make the first trip in a hydrogen balloon, flying 27 miles from Paris to Nesle, France. After landing, Charles goes up again by himself, achieving the first solo balloon flight.
THIS DAY IN AVIATION December 1 1928 — Goodyear- Zeppelin Corporation begins construction of airship hangar at Akron, Ohio. The hangar is 1,175 feet long, 325 feet wide and 200 feet high.
THIS DAY IN AVIATION December 1 1928 — Interstate Air Lines starts daily mail and passenger service between Chicago, Illinois and Atlanta, Georgia, 623 miles.
THIS DAY IN AVIATION December 1 1928 — Pitcairn Aviation Inc. starts daily mail service between Atlanta, Georgia, and Miami, Florida, 622 miles.
THIS DAY IN AVIATION December 1 1928 — Interstate Air Line starts daily mail and passenger service between St. Louis, Missouri and Evansville, Indiana, 145 miles.
THIS DAY IN AVIATION December 1 1934 — The first airway traffic control center is opened in Newark, New Jersey, operated by the staff of Eastern Air Lines, United Air Lines, American Airlines and TWA.
THIS DAY IN AVIATION December 1 1949 — $2.6 million Naval supersonic wind tunnel is dedicated at Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
THIS DAY IN AVIATION December 1 1949 — American Rocket Society outlines specifications for transcontinental rocket airship, capable of 3,000 mile flight in less than 60 minutes.
THIS DAY IN AVIATION December 1 1961 — The United States Navy claims three world speed records for its Sikorsky HSS-2 helicopters. The twin-turbine craft sets marks of 182.8- mph for 100-km, 179.5- mph for 500-km, and 175.3-mph for 1,000 km.
THIS DAY IN AVIATION December 1 1969 — The first legislation to limit aircraft noise levels at airports is introduced in United States Federal Air Regulation, Part 36.
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December 2017 26 27 Chapter 9 Navigation 28 29 Chapter 8 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 26 27 Chapter 9 Navigation 28 29 Chapter 8 Aircraft in Motion 30 1 Chapter 8/9 Review Chapter 8/9 Test Flight Line Friday 2 3 4 NTSB Accident Investigation 5 6 7 Presentations 8 Patriots Point Field Trip 9 10 11 Chapter 17 Aviation Careers 12 Intro to Aviation Final Exam 13 14 15 Chapter 21 Rocket Fundamentals 16 17 18 Chapter 21 Test 19 Rocket Launch 20 21 HOLIDAY VACATION BEGINS 22 23
ATC Sector 33 - Challenge Login to computer Complete assigned levels https://www.atcsim.nasa.gov/simulator/sim2/sector33.html Complete assigned levels Tues – 2.1 Wed – 2.6, 3.6 Thurs – 4.8, 5.6 Snip screen shot and turn-in via website with name
Chapter 8 – Aircraft in Motion Chapter 9 – Aircraft Navigation Review
Chapter 8 – Aircraft in Motion Chapter 9 – Aircraft Navigation Test
ATC Sector 33 - Challenge Login to computer Complete assigned levels https://www.atcsim.nasa.gov/simulator/sim2/sector33.html Complete assigned levels Tues – 2.1 Wed – 2.6, 3.6 Thurs – 4.8, 5.6 Snip screen shot and turn-in via website with name
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SAFETY FIRST. SAFETY ALWAYS.
Safety Rules – Safety Monitor Brief Must Use Safety Glasses Use of Cutting tools is Dangerous – AT ALL TIMES – knives only out when cutting Must Use Cutting Mats All Areas will remain clean and organized Plane Captains will insure All Areas will be cleaned and all items put back in proper locations 10 minutes prior to class ending Class safety monitor will insure areas are clean and safe at all times
SAFETY FIRST. SAFETY ALWAYS.
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