Government of Karnataka

Department of Technical Education

Board of Technical Examinations, Bengaluru

COURSE DESIGN, DELIVERY AND ASSESMENT

Title of course Elements of Aeronautics

Course code 15AN21T
Course Credits 4
CIE 25 Marks
SEE 100 Marks
Theory Hours 52
Semester 2nd
Engineering Programmes AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING
Teaching Department AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING

Course Objectives:

To introduce the concept of Aircraft configurations, principles of flight, structures and power
plants and their applications.

COURSE OUTCOMES

On successful completion of the course, the students will be able to:

Course Outcome
CO1 To Know about the history and development of aviation sector
To know about the various developments in materials, powerplants and systems of
CO2
aircraft
CO3 To understand the various classification and configuration of aircrafts
To understand the basic principles of flight and effect of various environmental
CO4
parameters

CO5 To understand the basic systems and structures of aircraft

CO6 To know the various power plants and its classification

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Prerequisites

Applied Science first semester.

Course Contents:

Unit Topics Teaching SEE

Nos. Hours Max. Marks

1 Introduction 6 15

2 Development 6 15

3 10 30
Aircraft Configurations

4 10 30
Introduction to Principles of Flight

5 Introduction to Airplane Structures 12 30

6 Power Plants Used In Airplanes

8 25

Total 52 145

COURSE CONTENT
Unit Hour Questions to Questions Marks
No Unit Name be set for to be set for weightage
(5marks ) (10marks) (%)
PART - A PART - B

1 Introduction 6 1 1 12

2 Development 6 1 1 12

3 10 2 2
Aircraft Configurations 19

Introduction to Principles of 2 2 19
4 10
Flight

Introduction to Airplane 23
12 3 2
5 Structures

Power Plants Used In 15

8 2 1
6 Airplanes

Total 52 09(45marks) 10(100 100

marks)

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 COURSE CURRICULAM

Unit - I: Introduction (CO1) 6 hours

1.1 Introduction to aeronautics

1.2 Early history of aviation
1.2.1 Airplanes
1.2.2 Biplanes
1.2.3 Monoplanes
1.3 Growth of Indian Aviation
1.3.1 Civil Aviation
1.3.2 Military Aviation
Unit - II: Development (CO2) 6hours

Developments in aerodynamics, materials, and propulsion over the years

2.1Changes in Dynamics of Aircraft ( subsonic , sonic, supersonic ,hypersonic)

2.2 Evolution of aircraft materials (from wooden to composites)

2.3Developments in propulsion technologies ( from IC engines to Gas turbines)

Unit -III: Aircraft Configurations (CO3) 10hour

3.1Components of an Aircraft

3.2Function of components

3.3Classification of aircraft

3.4Configuration of aircraft

3.4.1wing plan forms

3.4.2 Different wing shapes

3.4.3Different tail configurations

Unit -IV: Introduction to Principles of Flight (CO4) 10hours

4.1 Physical properties and structure of the atmosphere.

4.2 Temperature, pressure and altitude relationships.

4.3 concept of various pressures (static, dynamic & total)& altitude (pressure & density),

4.4 concept of forces acting on aircraft (lift , drag ,thrust, weight)

4.5 concept of Ground& air speed ( Indicated , calibrated, equivalent, true)

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 Unit - V: Introduction to Airplane Structures (CO5) 12 hours

5.1 General types of construction of Fuselage structure (Truss, Monocoque, semi-

monocoque) .

5.2 A i r f o i l , Airfoil terminology.

5.3 Types of Airfoils(symmetrical &unsymmetrical) .

5.4 Basic aircraft systems & their purpose

5.4.1 Hydraulic system

5.4.2 Pneumatic system

5.4.3 Environmental control system

5.4.4 Under carriage system

5.4.5 Fire protection system

5.4.6 Rain protection and anti icing system

5.4.7 Air condition system

Unit -VI: Power Plants Used In Airplanes (CO6) 8 hours

Basic ideas about piston, turboprop and jet engines, Use of propeller and jets for thrust
production. Comparative merits, Principles of operation of rocket, types of rockets and
typical applications, Exploration into space.

6.1 Classification of power plants

6.2 Air breathing

6.1.1 Reciprocating Engines.

6.1.2 Jet Engines

6.3 Non Air breathing

6.3.1 Rockets

6.3.2 Missile

6.4 Introduction to airport facilities

6.4.1 General layout of airport

6.4.2 General requirement of airport

Total No of hours: 52

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 Reference Books:

1. Kermode, A.C., “Flight without Formulae”, McGraw-Hill, 1997

2. Kermode, A.C., “Mechanics of Flight ”.
3. SC KESHU & KK GANAPATHI Aircraft production Technology & Management.
4. Wg Cdr(Retd) DP Sabharwal Basic Aerodynamics.
5. Lalit Gupta &Dr O.P Sharma Fundamental of flight (Basic Aerodynamics)
6. Anderson, J.D., “Introduction to Flight”, McGraw-Hill, 1995

Course Delivery

The Course will be delivered through lectures, classroom interaction, animations, group
discussion, exercises and assignments.

Course outcomes –Program outcomes mapping strength

Course Programme Outcomes

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Elements of
3 3 - - - - - - - 3
Aeronautics
LEVEL 3- HIGHLY ADDRESSED, LEVEL 2-MODERATELY ADDRESSED, LEVEL 1-LOW ADDRESSED.
METHOD IS TO RELATE THE LEVEL OF PO WITH THE NUMBER OF HOURS DEVOTED TO THE COS WHICH ADDRESS THE GIVEN PO.
IF >40% OF CLASSROOM SESSIONS ADDRESSING A PARTICULAR PO, IT IS CONSIDERED THAT PO IS ADDRESSED AT LEVEL 3
IF 25 TO 40% OF CLASSROOM SESSIONS ADDRESSING A PARTICULAR PO, IT IS CONSIDERED THAT PO IS ADDRESSED AT LEVEL 2
IF 5 TO 25% OF CLASSROOM SESSIONS ADDRESSING A PARTICULAR PO, IT IS CONSIDERED THAT PO IS ADDRESSED AT LEVEL 1
IF < 5% OF CLASSROOM SESSIONS ADDRESSING A PARTICULAR PO, IT IS CONSIDERED THAT PO IS CONSIDERED NOT-ADDRESSED.

Mapping Course Outcomes with Program Outcomes:

CO –PO mapping

Course Outcome PO Cognitive Theory Allotted

Mapped Level Sessions marks on
cognitive
TOTAL
levels

R U A

CO1 To Know about the history U

1,2,10 5 10 15
and development of aviation 6
sector
CO2 To know about the various U
1,2,10
developments in materials, 5 10 15
6
powerplants and systems of
aircraft
CO3 To understand the various U
1,2,10 10 20 30
classification and 10
configuration of aircrafts
CO4 To understand the basic U
1,2,10
principles of flight and effect 10 20 30
10
of various environmental
parameters

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CO5 To understand the basic U
1,2,10 15 20 35
systems and structures of 12
aircraft
CO6 U
To know the various power 1,2,10 8 10 10 20
plants and its classification
Total Hours of Total 145
instruction
52 marks

R-Remember U-Understanding A-Apply

Course Assessment and Evaluation

What To Frequency Evidence Course

Whom Collected Outcomes

Theory

Theory:

Three IA tests
I A Tests for theory 1 to 3
CIE Blue
(Average marks 20
Books
of all the tests
-CONTINOUS
are considered).
INTERNAL
EVALUATION Class room Student Activity
Assignmen
Student 05 1 to 3
ts Log Of
s
Activity

TOTAL 25

SEE

-SEMESTER End Exam End Of the 100 Answer

END Course Scripts ALL CO’s
EXAMINATIO
N

Student Feedback on Middle Of The

course Feed Back Forms ALL CO’s
Course

End Of Course Survey End Of The

Student Questionnaire ALL CO’s
s Course

Note: I.A. test shall be conducted for 20 marks. Average marks of three tests shall be rounded off
to the next higher digit.

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Questions for CIE and SEE will be designed to evaluate the various educational
Sl.No Bloom’s Category % in Weightage components (Bloom’s
taxonomy) such as:
1 Remember 40 Knowledge, Comprehension
2 Understand 60 and Application.

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 MODEL QUESTION PAPER (CIE)

Test/Date and Time Semester/year Course/Course Code Max Marks

Ex: I test/6 th week of

II SEM Elements of Aeronautics
20
sem 10-11 Am
Year: 2016-17 Course code: 15AN21T

Name of Course coordinator : Units:1,2 Co: 1,2

Note: Answer all questions
Question
Question CL CO PO
no

1 R 1 1,2,
What is a monoplane? 10

2 Write a note on military aviation u 1 1,2,

10

3 U 2 1,2,
What is meant by subsonic , sonic, supersonic ,hypersonic flights? 10

OR

What are the developments in aircraft materials?

4 Describe Physical properties and structure of the U 2 1,2,

10
atmosphere.
OR
Describe the Temperature, pressure and altitude relationships.
.

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 Model Question Paper

Part A

Answer any 6 out of 9 questions each carrying 5 marks

1. What do you understand by the term Aeronautics?

2. Bring out the chronological development in the field of Aeronautics.

3. What are the various configurations of aircraft?

4. Write short note on classification of Aircrafts

5. Explain the basic theory of Flight.

6. Explain the various air speed terminology used in Aerodynamics

7. Explain types of construction used for fuselages

8. List out various aircraft systems, give one line explanation for each

9. Write short notes on classification of power plants.

Part B

Answer any 7 out of 10 questions each carrying 10 marks.

1. Explain with the help of neat indicative diagrams the various types of planes.

2. Bring out various developments in the field of aircraft materials, power plants and aero
dynamics.

3. Explain with the help of neat indicative diagrams the various wing plan forms and wing
shapes.

4. Explain with the help of an indicative diagram major components of aircraft.

5. Explain the physical properties of atmospheric air.

6. Explain the various atmospheric layers of air.

7. What are the types of aerofoil’s? Explain the aerofoil terminology with the help of a neat
diagram.

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8. Briefly explain the hydraulic system of the aircraft with the help of diagram

9. Briefly explain the principle of operation of Reciprocating and Jet engines.

10. Explain the general layout and requirements of a modern airport.

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 Model Question Paper Bank:

CO R U A Weightage %

CO1 1,2,3 4,5,11 -- 12

CO2 6,7, 15,16 -- 12
CO3 - 13,14,17,18,19 -- 19
CO4 - 21-30 -- 19
CO5 9 10,12,20 -- 23
CO6 - 31-38 -- 15
R-REMEMBER U-UNDERSTAND A-APPLY

1. What is an airplane?
2. What is a biplane?
3. What is a monoplane?
4. Write a note on civil aviation.
5. Write a note on military aviation.
6. What is meant by subsonic , sonic, supersonic ,hypersonic flights?
7. What are the developments in aircraft materials?
8. What are the developments in aircraft propulsion?
9. What are the major Components of an Aircraft?
10. Draw a neat diagram of various major components of an aircraft.
11. Describe the classification of aircrafts.
12. Describe the various wing shapes of the aircraft
13. Describe the various configurations of the aircraft.
14. Describe the functions of various major components of aircrafts.
15. Describe Physical properties and structure of the atmosphere.
16. Describe the Temperature, pressure and altitude relationships.
17. Explain the concept of various pressures (static, dynamic & total)& altitude
(pressure & density),
18. Explain the concept of forces acting on aircraft (lift , drag ,thrust, weight)
19. Describe the concept of Ground& air speed ( Indicated , calibrated, equivalent,
true)

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 20. Describe general types of construction of Fuselage structure (Truss,
Monocoque, semi- monocoque)
21. Explain what is an A i r f o i l a n d d e s c r i b e t h e Airfoil terminology with a
diagram
22. Explain types of Airfoils(symmetrical &unsymmetrical) .
23. Explain basic aircraft systems & their purpose
24. Explain briefly the Hydraulic system of an aircraft
25. Explain briefly Pneumatic system of an aircraft
26. Explain briefly Environmental control system of an aircraft
27. Explain briefly Under carriage system of an aircraft
28. Explain briefly Fire protection system of an aircraft
29. Explain briefly Rain protection and anti icing system of an aircraft
30. Explain briefly Air condition system of an aircraft
31. Briefly explain Classification of power plants

32. Explain what are Air breathing and non air breathing engines

33. Explain briefly the operation of Reciprocating Engines with diagram.

34. Explain briefly the operation of Jet Engines with diagram

35. Explain the principle of operation of Rockets with diagram

36. Explain the principle of operation of Missiles with diagram

37. Explain the general layout of an airport

38. What are the general requirement of airport.

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