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Aircraft Theory of Flight and Operations

Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)

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Aircraft Theory of Flight and Operations is an introductory course designed to equip students with knowledge related to the theory of flight and aircraft operation. The course presents the various aspects of aerodynamics and how lift is created and maintained. Students construct models to aid in the transition from theory to application of concepts. Career and Technical Student Organizations are integral, co-curricular components of each career and technical education course.

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Describe the two basic airframe types and the materials used in the construction of aircraft structure. ofExplain the theory of flight, including the development of airfoils utilizing Bernoulli’s principlesOutline historical events in the development of flightDescribe safety precautions to be followed in and around aircraft during maintenance proceduresUse, inspect, and clean various types of hand tools used for applications in aviation technologyCalculate measurements of airplane parts using precision measuring devices, including Vernier calipers, micrometersDescribe the fasteners used in aviation, including specialty fasteners, and explain where and why they are usedDescribe various materials used in aircraft construction and indicate where they are used on the aircraftConstruct an aircraft model, following specifications from blueprints and using appropriate tools
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