AE6302 Elements of Aeronautics Important Questions
Unit 1
Balloon flight
Ornithopters
biplanes and monoplanes
developments in aerodynamics
structures and propulsion over the years
Unit 2
pressure and altitude relationships
newton's law of motions applied to aeronautics
evolution of lift
aerofoils
mach number
maneuver
Unit 3
Different types of flight vehicles, classifications.
components of an airplane and their functions
powered control
typical systems for control actuation
Unit 4
monocoque
semi-monocoque and geodesic constructions
metallic and non-metallic materials
use of aluminium alloy, titanium, stainless steel and composite materials
stresses and strains
hooke's law
strain diagrams
Unit 5
Turboprop and jet engines
Use of propeller and jets for thrust production
Comparative merits
Principles of operation of rocket
Types of rockets and typical applications
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