1997 Swinburne Higher Education Handbook

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MF330 Ground School , fl o d y YV~ & "
7 credit points 3 hours per week (1 sem.) Hawthorn
A third year subject in the Bachelor of Technology
(Aviation)
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This subject is designed to provide students with the
experience of undergoing a regular ground school as used by
airlines for the introduction of crew to a new type of
aircraft. Actual training methods will be used where possible
backed up by a simulation of these methods where necessary.
Content
Aircraft layout;
description of the aircraft systems;
engine performance and limitations safe operating
conditions;
aircraft performance and flight envelope;
weight and balance determinations;
emergency procedures.
Recommended reading
As supplied and depending on the particular aircraft type under
consideration.
MF340 Advanced ~erod~namicsT~n S;/iodl c
12 credit points 2 hours per week (2 sems) Hawthorn
A third year subject in the Bachelor of Technology (Aviation).
Objectives
This subject is designed to provide students with an
advanced understanding of the aerodynamic factors
influencing the flight of an aircraft and to develop
theoretical explanations for observed effects.
Content
Airscrew theory, Lanchester-Prandt (wing theory), the
theory of compressible flow, supersonic Prandtl-Meyer
flow, wave drag, effects of wing sweep, dynamic stability of
a rigid aricraft.
Recommended reading
Anderson, J.D. Introduction to Flight, 3rd edn, McGraw-Hill,
1989
Clancy, L. J. Aerodynamics, Harlow, Longman, 1991
Houghton, E.L. and Carruthers, N.B. Aerodynamics for
Engineering Students. 3rd edn, London, Arnold, 1982
U- Nelson, R.C. Flight Stability and Automatic Control, Interantiond
3 Edition, McGraw Hill, 1989
Sherell, R. S. Fundamentals ofFlght, 2nd edn. Prentice Hall 1989.
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$ MF350 Human Factors and Leadership
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16 credit points 3 hours per week (2 sems) Hawthorn
A third year subject in the Bachelor of Technology (Aviation)
Objectives
The aim of this subject is to develop further understanding
of aviation human factors with emphasis on the psychology
of learning, and the importance of resource management and
leadership and teamwork.
Content
This course will examine the theoretical aspects and
practical applications of the psychology of learning, crew
resource management and enhanced teawork and leadership
training.
Recommended reading
Johnston, N., McDonald, N. and Fuller, R. (Eds), Aviation
Psychology in Practice. Alershot, UK, Avebury, 1994
CASA. Flight Instructor's Manual. Canberra, CASA, 1988
Hurst, I. and L. Pilot Ewor. Granada, 1976
Telfer, R. and Biggs, J. ?3e Psychology of Flight Training. Ames,
Iowa State University Press, 1988
Weiner, E.L. and Nagel, D.C. Human Factors in Aviation. 1988
Weiner, Kanki, Helmreich, Cockpit Resource Manugaent,
Academic Press Inc. 1993
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MF360 Aviation Proiect
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22 credit points 4 hours per week (2 sems) Hawthorn
A third year subject in the Bachelor of Technology (Aviation)
Ob jectives
This subject is designed to provide students with the
opportunity to conduct a major private research exercise in
the field of aviation and present the finding to a group
forum for critical appraisal.
Content
This is a major project and should be of a practical nature,
relating to the aviation industry, linking the aspects of the
course with the specific task chosen by the student. The
project may be selected from a list supplied by the
supervising staff or by negotiation between the student and
the supervising staff. The project may be carried out
independently or in groups of two, provided the extent of
each student's contribution is clear.
Recommended reading
Morgan, D. Communicating Technology. Sydney, McGraw-Hill,
1981
16 credit points 3 hours per week (2 sems) Hawthorn
A third year subject in the Bachelor of Technology (Aviation)
Obiedives
his subject is designed to provide students with a
comprehensive understanding of the principles behind the
design of an aircraft.
Content
A selection of two topics taken from the following list will
be offered in any one year. For example airframe and
component design, aerodynamic and performance design,
environmental comfort, Noise Vibration Harshness
(N.H.V.) design.
Recommended reading
Code of Federal Regulations, Aeronautics and Space 14 CFR 1.1
U.S. Govt. Printer
Crane, F., and Charles, J. Selection and Use of Engineering
Materials. London, Butterworths, 1984
Currey, N., Aircraft Landing Gear Design Principles and Practices,
Washington, D.C., AIAA, 1988