A range of subject areas specific to aeronautical systems will be covered. The B737 systems will be referred to in detail throughout with use of the simulator to demonstrate these. Areas that will be covered include flying controls, pressure driven instruments, gyro and electrical instruments, advanced subsonic and supersonic lift and drag mechanisms, rocket engine design principles, Airbus flight controls and systems and associated incidents, an aircraft design project looking at a combined road/ air vehicle. Helicopter controls and aerodynamics will be examined, and the importance of psychological and physiological human factors will be investigated.

This module will enable students to gain understanding, apply knowledge, analyse and evaluate problems and create solutions through a variety of activities, including:
- Lectures and simulator / tutorials / laboratories
- Independent study: reading, team meetings, information gathering, student centred learning, assignment preparation and presentation (114 hours).

Anderson, J. D., (2005) Introduction to Flight 5th Ed. McGrawHill

Barnard, R. H. and Philpott, D. R., (2010) Aircraft Flight Prentice Hall

Brandt, S. A., (2015) Introduction to Aeronautics 3rd Ed. AIAA Education

Fielding, J. P., (2017) Introduction to Aircraft Design CUP

Jenkinson, L. R. and Marchman, J. F., (2003) Aircraft Design Projects Butterworth Heineman

Kermode, A. C., Barnard, R. H. and Philpott, D. R., (2012) Mechanics of Flight 12th Ed. Pearson

Robson, D., (2002) Avionics and Flight Management for the Professional Pilot Airlife Pub.

Robson, D., (2002) Aerodynamics, Engines and Systems for the Professional Pilot Airlife Pub.

Rolls Royce, (2015) The Jet Engine Wiley Blackwell

Seddon, J. M., (2011) Basic Helicopter Aerodynamics Wiley-Blackwell

Taylor, T. S., (2017) Introduction to Rocket Science and Engineering CRC Press

Wilkinson, R., (2009) Aircraft Structures and Systems Mechaero Pub

• Flight simulator for covering aspects of flying characteristics, flight procedures, propulsion system management and aircraft design.
• Wind tunnel and other engineering / fluid laboratories
• Classroom with computer projection facilities
• Visits to RAF Cosford Museum, RAF Cosford MoD Engineering Training Centre
• A visit to a professional flight simulator with the opportunity to pay to fly

1. Demonstrate a deep systematic understanding of the application of subsonic and supersonic aerodynamics to the design of modern passenger aircraft. (AHEP 3: SM7M,EA5m, G1, G2, G3m, G4)

2. Demonstrate critical awareness of the interaction of helicopter control inputs, and the application of aerodynamics to the performance of helicopter flight. (AHEP 3:SM7M, EA5m, G1, G2, G3m, G4)

3. Critically appraise modern flight deck design, the differences and similarities and advantages and disadvantages between Boeing and Airbus design philosophies and the effective presentation of information to pilots from their instruments and displays. (AHEP 3:SM7M, EA5m, G1, G2, G3m, G4)

4. Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of human factors and its application to aircraft design and operations. (AHEP 3:SM7M, EA5m, G1, G2, G3m, G4)

50%: One two-hour exam covering Learning outcomes 1, 2 and 4. Meeting AHEP 3 Outcomes SM7M, EA5m, G1.

50%: One 2000-word technical report, involving research, analysis, reflection and assimilation, covering key aspects of the module. covering Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3 and 4. Meeting AHEP 3 Outcomes SM7M, EA5m, G1, G2, G3m, G4.

Practice formative class tests will be undertaken during the module and formative guidance and feedback will be provided in tutorial sessions within the class.