MGMT 203 Propulsion and Aircraft Performance Management Perspective Module 3

THIS DAY IN AVIATION September 23 1910 — Peruvian Georges Chavez, who flies over the Simplon Pass between Italy and Switzerland, makes the first airplane flight over the Alps.

THIS DAY IN AVIATION September 23 1911 — Earl Ovington carries the first airmail in the United States in a Blériot monoplane from Nassau Boulevard Aerodome, Long Island to Mineola, Long Island.

THIS DAY IN AVIATION September 23 1913 — French pilot, Roland Garros, becomes the first person to fly across the Mediterranean, a distance of 470 miles. He lands in Tunisia 7 hours and 53 minutes after taking off from France, which is of particular note because he only had enough fuel for 8 hours of flight.

THIS DAY IN AVIATION September 23 1921 — Day and night of bombardment tests resulted in sinking of the battleship USS Alabama.

THIS DAY IN AVIATION September 23 1928 — Eleven over 23 entrants finish in Los Angeles-Cincinnati Air Derby. Robert A. Drake wins Class A Race in American Moth plane (American Cirrus), Charles W. Holman wins Class B Race in Laird (Wright Whirlwind), and Arthur Goebel wins the non-stop race in a Lockheed Vega (Pratt & Whitney Wasp), his time 15 hours 17 minutes 30 seconds.

THIS DAY IN AVIATION September 23 1934 — The Gordon Bennett Balloon Race is won by F. Hynek and W. Pomaski of Poland, traveling 826.77 miles from Warsaw to Anna, Russia.

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Management of Aeronautical Science Learning Objectives – Module 3 (9/12/16 – 9/25/16) Propulsion and Aircraft Performance Management Perspective Upon successful completion of this module, you will be able to: Define aircraft performance terms and life cycles costs. Describe the Aircraft Flight Manual (AFM) and Pilot’s Operating Handbook. Describe three classifications of reciprocating engines. Describe a turbofan engine that has a dual spool axial flow compressor. Monday

Management of Aeronautical Science Learning Objectives – Module 3 (9/12/16 – 9/25/16) Propulsion and Aircraft Performance Management Perspective Upon successful completion of this module, you will be able to: Examine the different types of systems used for reciprocating and turbine engines. Critique why a turboprop engine is used and its three sections. Describe a propeller and how thrust is produced. Describe where you can find weight and balance limitations specified. Analyze aircraft payloads for overweight conditions and proper loading of an airplane. Describe the two types of plans that are used in the business flight department. Compose a list of business flight department records. Consider operations and maintenance. Tuesday Wednesday

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Discussion: Interviewing with Northern Air Cargo for a Management Position: Wed Sep 21

Discussion: YouTube Video: Wed Sep 21

Module 3 Review Questions (Due Fri Sep 23) Spend quality time responding to the following questions in your own words. 1. Defend the importance of the Aircraft Flight Manual (AFM) and Pilot’s Operating Handbook. 2. Name the four stages or the Life Cycle Costs and describe which stage is the highest and why. 3. Describe the three classifications of reciprocating engines. Please give examples of each type. 4. Describe two types of plans that are used in a business or corporate aviation flight department. 5. Describe why a turboprop is used in aviation today. What are the three main sections of a turboprop engine?

Assignments Due – Module 3 (9/12/16 – 9/25/16) Management of Aeronautical Science Assignments Due – Module 3 (9/12/16 – 9/25/16) Review Module 3 Instructions for the following assignments: Discussion Board Due (Interviewing with Northern Air Cargo for a Management Position) (Due - Wed Sep 21) – 2 part (Post and Respond) Discussion Board Due (YouTube Video) Review Questions – Propulsion and Aircraft Performance Management Perspective (Due - Fri Sep 23) – 5 Questions

September 2016 28 29 30 31 1 2 3 4 5 HOLIDAY Labor Day 6 7 8 9 10 11 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday   28 29 Module 2 Intro Aircraft Components 30 Module 2 Aircraft Design and Certification 31 MEL and DMI Progress Reports Due 1 Beaufort County Airport (ILT) 2 Flightline Friday Progress Reports Sent Home 3 4 5 HOLIDAY Labor Day 6 7 Discussion Due 8 9 Review Questions Due 10 11 12 Module 3 Propulsion and Aircraft Performance 13 14 15 16 Flightline 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24

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MGMT 203 Propulsion and Aircraft Performance Management Perspective Module 3

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