AVT 2157 Aircraft Performance I

Principles of advanced aerodynamics, high-speed flight, takeoff, enroute and landing jet aircraft performance. Operational factors affecting aircraft performance in aircraft dispatch.

Prerequisites: AVT 1119

Course Outcomes

• Define and apply takeoff field length requirements and takeoff performance, including balanced field length, clearways, stopways, flight path segments, takeoff EPR, V-Speeds and the effect of contaminated runways on takeoff performance.
• Comprehend and apply principles of climb performance and operational factors affecting climb performance, including all engine climb, engine inoperative climb, service ceiling and service ceiling engine inoperative performance.
• Comprehend and apply principles of landing performance, including AeroData Runway Analysis.

Credit Hours: 2

• Classroom: 2 hours

• Division: Science, Mathematics and Engineering
• Department: Aviation Technology

• Repeatable Credit: No
• Offered Online: No