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Basic Aerodynamics
Subcourse Number AL0966 EDITION B US Army Aviation Logistics School Fort Eustis, Virginia 23604-5439 2 Credit Hours Edition Date: July 1994 SUBCOURSE OVERVIEW This subcourse is to be completed on a self-study basis. You will grade the practice exercise when you complete it using the answer key which is enclosed. If you have answered any question incorrectly, study the question reference shown on the answer key and evaluate all possible solutions. There are no prerequisites for this subcourse. This subcourse reflects the doctrine which was current at the time it was prepared. In your own work situation, always refer to the latest official publications. Unless otherwise stated, the masculine gender of singular pronouns is used to refer to both men and women. TERMINAL LEARNING OBJECTIVE ACTION: You will identify policies, procedures and methods for discussing the effect of the atmosphere on flight, basic aerodynamics, and helicopter fundamentals. CONDITIONS: You will use the material in this subcourse. STANDARD: You must correctly answer a minimum of 70 percent of the questions on the subcourse examination to pass this subcourse. TABLE OF CONTENTS Subcourse Overview Terminal Learning Objective Administrative Instructions Grading and Certification Instructions Lesson 1. EFFECT OF THE ATMOSPHERE ON FLIGHT General Composition of the Atmosphere Structure Temperature Variation with Altitude Density altitude Summary Lesson 2. BASIC AERODYNAMICS General Bernoulli's Theorem Newton's Laws Forces Acting on an Aircraft Airfoils Angle of Attack Stall Ailerons and Flaps Stability Cantilever Wings Boundary Layer Speed Brakes Empennage Group Summary Lesson 3. HELICOPTER FUNDAMENTALS General The Four Forces Acting on a Helicopter Controls Velocity Torque Antitorque Rotor Gyroscopic Precession Dissymmetry of Lift Retreating Blade Stall Setting with Power Pendular Action Hovering Ground Effect Translational Lift Autorotation Summary APPENDIX I. REFERENCES II. GLOSSARY INDEX PRACTICE EXERCISE Practice Exercise Solution EXAMINATION End of Preview. RETURN to Military Titles Index
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