Fundamentals of Airplane Engineering from Udemy

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"Fundamentals of Airplane Engineering"

You don't need to have a degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering to understand working of Airplanes.

[ All students are promised to get reply to their queries within The course will take you on a journey in which you will learn all about airplanes piece by piece. We will take the journey in four parts. I also promise you of within - 24 hour - reply - to - any - genuine - query, so that your learning is concrete.

STEP 1: We will take a passenger airplane standing on a runway and understand its different components - engines, wheels, landing gear, main body structure etc.

STEP 2: We will turn the engine on and let the airplane move forward. During this period we will learn all about the flight. How a plane flies and what actually is needed for a successful flight to happen. We will also bust some very common myths surrounding this topic. This will involve an experiment which students can do at home.

STEP 3: Now the airplane is flying, we will see different components and their working, which helps the airplane to take various turns and undergo variety of motions.

STEP 4: Finally, we will jump in some other topics that are important for any airplane to work smoothly. Air Traffic control, Black Box, Cockpit, How exactly the pilot does the controls.

I will not be using unnecessary jargon and terms that only an engineer will be knowing. The journey will be for people from variety of backgrounds. So even if you are a person involved in photography, or making websites or travelling through forests, you can happily enroll in the course, if you have interest in knowing about Airplanes.

The course will be mostly in form of video lectures, where I will be explaining the different components using diagrams on whiteboard. For very complicated diagrams, I will be including images and pdfs so that your understanding can become concrete. It can take a total of 2-2.5 hours for completing the entire course.

To make this more interesting, I promise to reply to each and every genuine queries of the students, irrespective of the level of toughness of the query. I wish to have every student enrolled in the class,enjoy this journey with me.

At the end of the course, you will have a strong understanding of what happens inside and outside the airplane and how different components work together in making a airplane the way they are.

Come, join me in this beautiful journey.

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Learning objectives

Learn and understand the working of an airplane right from basics.
Appreciate the beauty of engineering and physics in such a mega-machine.

Enjoy their next airplane journey as you will be knowing why any component behaves in a particular way.

Learn and understand the working of an airplane right from basics.
Appreciate the beauty of engineering and physics in such a mega-machine.
Enjoy their next airplane journey as you will be knowing why any component behaves in a particular way.

Syllabus

Get ready to fly!

Course Structure

Important concept of views and some basics.

Landing Gear

Short discussion about drag.

Just 2 questions to act as a refresher.

A story of a boy wandering across forest. It will help you in remembering the engine for ever.

Working of Gasoline Engine

Working of Diesel engines

How propeller engines work and provide thrust.

The most commonly used engines in modern airplanes.

An optional video explaining how bypass in turbofan increases the efficiency and thrust.

Where fuel is stored and what type of fuel is used.

It was a long section. Let's make it strong.

Some basics on Airfoil working

A small demonstration with how an airfoil works.

Instructions for the experiment to do at your home

Assimilating all the knowledge gained so far.

Different types of motion and the various axes

The rolling motion and function of ailerons

The pitching motion and function of elevators

The yawing motion and function of rudder

Flaps, slaps, spoilers, stabilisers.

How turning and landing takes place?

BOOM!!! My Ears! Sound can't catch me now!

The immortal component?

So many planes out there. We need traffic controllers!

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Explores how airplanes work, which is standard in the aviation industry

Breaks down complex concepts to make them accessible to beginners

Lecturer promises rapid, personalized feedback to students

Provides practical examples and demonstrations

Covers a range of topics, from airplane components to flight dynamics

Taught by an experienced aviation instructor

Reviews summary

Simplified airplane engineering fundamentals

According to students, this course provides a clear and jargon-free introduction to the workings of airplanes, making complex concepts highly accessible for non-engineers. Learners appreciate the step-by-step journey through different components and flight mechanics, and the instructor's commitment to prompt query replies. While it offers a solid foundational understanding, some may find its concise nature (approximately 2-2.5 hours) means it has limited depth for advanced study, but it's considered ideal for beginners seeking a quick, engaging overview.

The course is short, to the point, and keeps learning interesting.

"At just 2-2.5 hours, it's a perfect length for a quick yet incredibly informative overview of airplanes."

"The video lectures with whiteboard diagrams and included images kept me engaged throughout the entire journey."

"The small demonstration for the airfoil and the structured journey-like format made learning fun and easy to follow."

Provides a comprehensive basic understanding of airplane mechanics.

"I gained a strong understanding of what happens inside and outside the airplane and how different components work."

"It covers all the basics, from the main body structure to various flight motions, really well."

"I can now appreciate the beauty of engineering and physics in such a mega-machine much more."

The instructor promises prompt replies to all student queries.

"The promise of a 24-hour reply to questions is a huge plus for ensuring continuous and concrete learning."

"Knowing I can get my genuine queries answered quickly made me feel supported throughout the course."

"I felt confident enrolling, knowing the instructor would respond to any question I had, irrespective of difficulty."

Explains complex concepts in a straightforward, jargon-free manner.

"I appreciated that I didn't need an engineering degree to understand how planes work; it was very approachable."

"The instructor really breaks down the topics without using confusing jargon, making it easy for anyone to grasp."

"As someone not from an engineering background, this course made airplane mechanics surprisingly clear and engaging."

May be too basic for those seeking in-depth engineering analysis.

"While great for absolute beginners, I felt it could have gone deeper into certain aerodynamic principles."

"If you already have some engineering knowledge or prior experience, this might feel a bit too introductory for your needs."

"I was hoping for more advanced mathematical or physics explanations, but it keeps the concepts very high-level and generalized."

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Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Fundamentals of Airplane Engineering with these activities:

Review high school physics

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This course assumes that you are familiar with high school level physics. Review your old textbooks and notes if necessary.

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Review basic laws of motion
Review principles of energy and conservation
Review concepts of force, torque, and momentum

Join a study group for the course

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Collaborate with your classmates to improve your understanding of the course material. Discuss the lectures, solve problems together, and quiz each other.

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Find classmates who are interested in forming a study group
Set regular meeting times and locations
Discuss the course material, solve problems, and quiz each other

Watch videos on airplane aerodynamics

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Supplement your learning with videos on airplane aerodynamics. Search for videos on topics such as lift, drag, and stability.

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Search for videos on YouTube or other video platforms
Watch videos and take notes on key concepts
Discuss the videos with classmates or online forums

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Solve practice problems on airplane design

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Test your understanding of airplane design by solving practice problems. You can find practice problems online or in textbooks.

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Find practice problems from online resources or textbooks
Solve the problems using the concepts learned in class
Review your solutions and identify areas for improvement

Attend a workshop on aircraft design

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Attend workshops on aircraft design to learn from experts and get hands-on experience with the latest tools and technologies.

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Search for workshops on aircraft design in your area or online
Register for a workshop
Attend the workshop and participate in the activities

Build a model airplane

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Apply your knowledge of airplane design by building a model airplane. This will help you understand the principles of aerodynamics and aircraft design in a practical way.

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Design your airplane
Build your airplane using materials such as balsa wood or paper
Test your airplane and make modifications as needed

Contribute to an open-source project related to aircraft design

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Contribute your knowledge and skills to an open-source project related to aircraft design. This will allow you to learn from experts and contribute to the advancement of the field.

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Find an open-source project that interests you
Contact the project maintainers and ask how you can contribute
Make your contributions and get feedback from the community

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