Course detail
Helicopters
FSI-OV0 Acad. year: 2023/2024 Winter semester
The aim of the course is to provide students with knowledge about helicopters to such an extent that they understand the function of individual parts of aircraft with a rotating carrier. Attention is focused mainly on aerodynamics of the supporting and balancing rotor, helicopter parts design and their functions, flight performance and stability and controllability. The list should also include an introduction to the basic calculation procedures in the field of aerodynamics, performance and helicopter components.
Language of instruction
Czech
Number of ECTS credits
2
Department
Entry knowledge
Basic knowledge of low speed aerodynamics and basics of flight mechanics , flight performances and properties.
Rules for evaluation and completion of the course
Students will be evaluated according to the participation and quality of work in computational exercises and according to the level of elaboration of the selected semester work.
Attendance at lectures is not obligatory. Controlled participation in lessons: Attendance at seminars is obligatory and checked by the teacher.
Aims
The course objective is to provide students with the basic knowledge of aerodynamics and design of structures of helicopters.
Students will acquire knowledge necessary for solving basic computational tasks in the field of helicopter performance and strength of basic airframe parts. They will be able to basically assess the qualities of individual types and will be ready for practical training on a specific type of helicopter.
The study programmes with the given course
Programme N-LKT-P: Aerospace Technology , Master's
specialization STL: Aircraft Design, elective
Programme N-LKT-P: Aerospace Technology , Master's
specialization TLT: Airtransport and Airport Technology, elective
Type of course unit
Lecture
13 hours, optionally
Syllabus
1. Classification of rotorcraft.
2. Aerodynamics of rotor of helicopter.
3. Aerodynamic forces, movements of rotor blades, restrictions.
4. Balancing reaction moment, multi-rotor helicopters.
5. Rotor structures.
6. Rotor head structures, rotor blade structures.
7. Control systems of helicopters.
8. Fuselage design and structures.
9. Design and structures of transmissions.
10. Design of land gear.
11. Engine mounts.
12. Basics of flight mechanics: flight performances.
13. Basics of flight mechanics: flight properties: stability and controllability.
Exercise
13 hours, compulsory
Syllabus
1. Classification of rotorcraft.
2. Aerodynamics of rotor of helicopter.
3. Aerodynamic forces, movements of rotor blades, restrictions.
4. Balancing reaction moment, multi-rotor helicopters.
5. Rotor structures.
6. Rotor head structures, rotor blade structures.
7. Control systems of helicopters.
8. Fuselage design and structures.
9. Design and structures of transmissions.
10. Design of land gear.
11. Engine mounts.
12. Calculation of basic aerodynamic forces.
13. Calculation of basic flight performances of helicopter.