Basic Aeronautical Knowledge
Master the Mechanics of Flight: Uncover the Forces, Dynamics, and Controls That Keep Aircraft Soaring
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What you'll learn
- Understand the principles of air pressure and how it affects airplane lift.
- Identify the effects of various aircraft control surfaces and their role in flight dynamics.
- Learn to calculate and adjust for errors in airspeed and altitude indicators during flight.
- Analyze the factors influencing stall speed and techniques to manage stalls effectively.
This course includes
- 3.5 hours of video
- Certificate of completion
- Access on mobile and TV
Course content
1 modules • 58 lessons • 3.5 hours of video
Mastering Aerodynamics: Essential Concepts for Pilots
58 lessons
• 3 hours
Mastering Aerodynamics: Essential Concepts for Pilots
58 lessons
• 3 hours
- Air pressure. 03:35
- Lift Formula. 03:07
- Axes of movement 02:10
- Control surfaces 03:03
- Effects of controls. 03:17
- Moments of force. 02:30
- What is Drag? 02:50
- What is a stall? 03:22
- What affects stall speed? 03:34
- Magnetic Compass Errors. Part 1. Acceleration Errors. 02:21
- Magnetic Compass Errors. Part 2. Turning Errors. 02:19
- How flaps work? 02:41
- Angle of incidence vs angle of attack. 01:28
- Supercharger vs turbocharger 01:46
- How does airplane climb? 02:47
- How to work out Pressure Height. 03:09
- Detonation and preignition. 03:12
- How jet engine works? 04:02
- Carburetor Heat. 04:33
- What is angle of attack? 05:36
- AIRSPEED INDICATOR (ASI) errors. 04:35
- How does VSI work? 03:13
- Centre-zero ammeter. How does it work? 02:46
- Left-zero ammeter. How does it work? 02:50
- How does altimeter work? 02:24
- Impulse coupling. 02:53
- AIRCRAFT ATTITUDE 02:00
- Angle of climb vs rate of climb. 02:18
- What is QNH? 02:09
- What is GROUND EFFECT? 02:53
- Why is the aircraft propeller offset to the right? 02:48
- How does CONSTANT SPEED PROPELLER work? 04:56
- How does stall speed change? 01:20
- How does stall speed change in a turn? 01:39
- How far can airplane glide? 04:29
- What is aspect ratio? 02:28
- What is relative airflow? 01:19
- Static stability vs dynamic stability. 02:44
- What is DIHEDRAL? 01:29
- How Planes Make Turns | The Forces at Work Simply Explained 02:17
- VMC in Australian Airspace. 04:58
- The real four-stroke cycle in an aircraft piston engine. 03:08
- All the V SPEEDS you need to know | Simply explained. 14:44
- Understanding Adverse Yaw | explained in simple terms. 04:04
- How Autorotation Works in Airplanes | A Pilot's Guide. 02:55
- Is Wind Shear The Greatest Weather Hazard To Aviation? | You Be The Judge! 04:08
- Are THUNDERSTORMS dangerous for airplanes? 04:32
- Lift vs Coefficient of Lift. What's the difference? 03:28
- Why aircraft fly SO HIGH? | Simple mathematical explanation. 02:32
- Region of reverse command. 01:47
- What is INDUCED DRAG? 02:36
- Basic GYROSCOPE. 04:01
- What is P-FACTOR? | The Asymmetric Blade Effect 02:12
- What is the Load Factor? 03:10
- Asymmetrical Marvels You Won't Believe | Unique Aircraft Designs 05:14
- How Magneto Works | Simply explained for student pilots. 04:44
- How Runway Illusions affect pilot’s perception | SIMPLY explained. 02:46
- Understanding Overbanking and Underbanking | Essential Turn Dynamics Explained 02:13
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