GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY

Bachelor of Engineering
Subject Code: 3130108
Semester –III
Subject Name: Fundamentals of Aeronautical Engineering

Type of course: Professional Core

Prerequisite: Zeal to learn the subject

Rationale: The subject on basic and applied Aeronautical engineering is important to understand the concept
and overview of aeronautical equipments.

Teaching and Examination Scheme:

Teaching Scheme Credits Examination Marks Total
L T P C Theory Marks Practical Marks Marks
ESE (E) PA (M) ESE (V) PA (I)
3 0 2 4 70 30 30 20 150

Content:
Sr. Content Total %
No. Hrs Weightage
1 Introduction: History of flight, types of Ariel vehicles, Types of aircrafts, 9 20
Aircraft Components, phases of flight. , Four forces acting upon an aircrafts.
Three axis of aircraft, movements around three axis Primary control surfaces-
*Ailerons, Elevators, Rudder, Secondary control surfaces- Flaps, Trim Tabs,
Air brakes, Spoilers. Integrated control surfaces- Flaperon, Ruddervetor,
Elevons.
2 BASIC AERODYNAMICS: 8 20
Introduction of Basic Aerodynamics, review of atmospheric physics (Different
regimes of atmosphere), Airfoil nomenclature, elementary aerodynamics (lift,
drag, thrust, moments and airfoil stalling), Pressure Coefficient, Mach number,
Types of Flow- (Subsonic, Transonic, Supersonic, Hypersonic), Definitions of
Critical Mach Number, Critical Pressure Coefficient and Drag Divergence
Mach Number, Swept wing.
3 FUNDAMENTALS OF AIRCRAFT STRUCTURE: 8 20
Introduction to aircraft structure, Classification of aircraft parts, Basic
function of aircraft structure, *Aircraft configuration and principle types of
Construction. * Details of constructional features of conventional aircraft-
Fuselage, Wings, tail planes. *Introduction to Landing gears and types of
landing gears/Under Carriage.
4 FUNDAMENTALS OF PROPULSION: 7 15
Fundamentals of Propulsion, Geometry of propeller, Classification of different
propulsion systems- *Piston engines, types of turbojet, turbofan, turboprop,
turbo shaft, ram jet, scramjet, pulse jet and solid propellant , liquid propellant
rocket engines
* This topic should be covered during laboratory sessions as well.

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Bachelor of Engineering
Subject Code: 3130108
5 FUNDAMENTALS OF AVIONICS: VOR, NDB-ADF, ILS, MLS, Primary 10 25
and Secondary Radar, TCAS, VORTAC, DME, GPS, Airborne Weather
Radar, Radio altimeter

Suggested Specification table with Marks (Theory):

Distribution of Theory Marks
R Level U Level A Level N Level E Level C Level
20 30 50
Legends: R: Remembrance; U: Understanding; A: Application, N: Analyze and E: Evaluate C: Create
and above Levels (Revised Bloom’s Taxonomy)
Note: This specification table shall be treated as a general guideline for students and teachers. The actual
distribution of marks in the question paper may vary slightly from above table.

Reference Books:
1. Aerodynamics by L. J. Clancy, Published by Sterling Book House, Indian Edition
2. Fundamentals of Aerodynamics by John D. Anderson, Jr. McGraw Hill, Inc
3. Introduction to Flight by John D. Anderson, Jr. McGraw Hill, Inc
4. Flight without Formulae by A. C. Kermode
5. Aircraft Maintenance and Repair: Watkins, Delp, TATA McGraw-Hill
6. Elements of Gas Turbine Propulsion by Mattingly
7. Gas Turbine by V. Ganesan, Tata-McGraw Hill Publishing Company Ltd, New Delhi
8. Principles of Avionics: by Albert Helfrick
9. Avionics Systems: by : D H Middleton
10. Aircraft Structures for Engineering Students (Elsevier Aerospace Engineering) by T H G Megson

Course Outcomes:
Sr. CO statement Marks %
No. weightage
CO-1 To identify the unique vocabulary associated with Aircraft and explain the basic 20
concepts of Aircraft flight mechanics
CO-2 To understand behavior and effects of air over aircraft body. 20
CO-3 To understand airframe components and loads applied on aircraft structures. 20
CO-4 To understand application of propulsion system of any Arial vehicle. 15
CO-5 To explain fundamentals of electronic navigation aids. 25

List of Experiments:
1. Introduction to basic aircraft science
2. Interpretation of aero model drawings.
3. Preparation of wing manufacturing of RC plane

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4. Preparation of fuselage manufacturing of RC plane
5. Preparation of tail plane manufacturing of RC plane
6. To cover skin over wings, tail plane and fuselage.
7. To fix under carriage/landing gear, wheels, steering, pushrods and miscellaneous items.
8. To install servo motors and other electronic equipments in wings and fuselage.
9. To install engine, fuel tank, propeller and engine controls.
10. Test flight and trimming

Major Equipment:
Aero modeling kit –Radio Control aircraft, glow plug engine, 250-350 ml fuel tank, engine starter, glow plug
ignition battery, quick bonding adhesives, rubber based adhesives for skin covering, Resin- Hardener based
adhesives for joints required for concentrated load areas, 6 channel RC set, 4 standard servomotors, Fuel
(75% methanol, 25% micro refined castor oil or synthetic oil, nitro methane) all wood working tools and
spanners. Etc.

Note: RC flying skill is required.

List of Open Source Software/learning website: various tutorials are available on YouTube channels

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