Course description
This one-week short course aims to expand your knowledge of airframe systems, their role, design and integration.
In particular, to provide you with an appreciation of the considerations necessary when selecting aircraft power systems and the effect of systems on the aircraft as a whole.
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Suitability - Who should attend?
The course will be of benefit to those recently involved with aircraft systems, as well as those with some previous experience. The course will also benefit those already with experience in a particular area of aircraft design, looking to gain a broader knowledge of airframe systems design.
Training Course Content
Core content
- Introduction to Airframe Systems
- Systems Design Philosophy and Safety
- Aircraft Secondary Power Systems
- Aircraft Pneumatics Power Systems
- Aircraft Hydraulics Power Systems
- Aircraft Electrical Power Systems
- Aircraft Emergency Systems
- Flight Control Power Systems
- Aircraft Environmental Control
- Aircraft Icing and Ice Protection Systems
- Aviation Fuels and Aircraft Fuel Systems
- Engine Off-Take Effects
- Fuel Penalties of Systems
- Advanced and Possible Future Airframe Systems
- The Ageing of Aircraft Systems
Course delivery details
Course structure
The course is delivered through a series of lectures during the mornings and a mixture of tutorials and highly interactive group design exercises in the afternoons. Each delegate will receive a copy of the text book “Aircraft Systems” by Moir and Seabridge. Delegates should bring their own scientific calculator with them.
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