Theory of Flight

How does an airliner that weighs several hundred tonnes flash through the air at almost one thousand kilometres an hour? This course explains, in easy everyday language, the theory of flight. It covers how lift is produced and varied by the pilot; how an aeroplane is controlled and the function of ancillary controls that can be seen operating on the wings during take-off and landing.
The basic functions of Lift, Weight, Thrust, Drag (the 4 forces) are explained before dealing with jet engines. Bob Binning is an ex-international airline captain, aviation teacher and author.

DELIVERY MODE

• Face-to-Face

COURSE OUTLINE

• Production of Lift, Weight, Thrust and Drag (The 4 Forces).
• Normal flight control.
• Ancillary flight controls.
• Jet engine fundamentals.
• Airliner take-off and Landing considerations.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of this course, students should be able to:

1. Appreciate the basic physics of the Theory of Flight.
2. Understand the basics of flight control.
3. Understand the basics of jet engines and the production of Thrust.
4. Have an introduction to the take-off and landing considerations.
5. How an airliner can stretch its range to fly Australia to London direct.