Helicopters (FSI-OV0)

Academic year 2020/2021
Supervisor: doc. Ing. Miloslav Petrásek, CSc.  
Supervising institute: LÚ all courses guaranted by this institute
Teaching language: Czech
Aims of the course unit:
The course objective is to provide students with the basic knowledge of aerodynamics and design of structures of helicopters.
Learning outcomes and competences:
Students learn of classification of rotary wings-aircraft, lifting rotor and helicopter aerodynamics, structure of helicopter parts, aerodynamic calculations of helicopter.
Prerequisites:
Basic knowledge of low speed aerodynamics and basics of flight mechanics – flight performances and properties.
Course contents:
The course is concerned with the design of helicopters. It provides students with complex basics of aerodynamics and structures of helicopters.
Teaching methods and criteria:
The course is taught through lectures explaining the basic principles and theory of the discipline. Exercises are focused on practical topics presented in lectures.
Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes:
The course-unit credit requirements: the attendance at lectures and exercises is compulsory (80% at the minimum) and completion of basic aerodynamic calculation of a helicopter.
Controlled participation in lessons:
Lectures and exercises are compulsory, and the attendance (80% at the minimum) is controlled and recorded. The absence (in justifiable cases) can be compensated by personal consultation with the lecturer and elaboration of individually assigned topics and exercises. Individual tasks must be finished and handed in the credit week at the latest.
Type of course unit:
    Lecture  13 × 1 hrs. optionally                  
    Exercise  13 × 1 hrs. compulsory                  
Course curriculum:
    Lecture 1. Classification of rotorcraft.
2. Aerodynamics of rotor of helicopter.
3. Aerodynamic forces, movements of rotor blades, restrictions.
4. Balancing reaction moment, multi-rotor helicopters.
5. Rotor structures.
6. Rotor head structures, rotor blade structures.
7. Control systems of helicopters.
8. Fuselage design and structures.
9. Design and structures of transmissions.
10. Design of land gear.
11. Engine mounts.
12. Basics of flight mechanics: flight performances.
13. Basics of flight mechanics: flight properties: stability and controllability.
    Exercise 1. Classification of rotorcraft.
2. Aerodynamics of rotor of helicopter.
3. Aerodynamic forces, movements of rotor blades, restrictions.
4. Balancing reaction moment, multi-rotor helicopters.
5. Rotor structures.
6. Rotor head structures, rotor blade structures.
7. Control systems of helicopters.
8. Fuselage design and structures.
9. Design and structures of transmissions.
10. Design of land gear.
11. Engine mounts.
12. Calculation of basic aerodynamic forces.
13. Calculation of basic flight performances of helicopter.
Literature - fundamental:
1. Prouty, R.: Helicopters Performance, Stability and Control, , 0
3. Watkinson,J. The Art of Helicopter. Elsevier Butterworth Heinemann, Great Britain, 2004, ISBN 0 7506 57154
Literature - recommended:
1. Prouty, R.: Helicopters Performance, Stability and Control
The study programmes with the given course:
Programme Study form Branch Spec. Final classification   Course-unit credits     Obligation     Level     Year     Semester  
N-LKT-P full-time study STL Aircraft Design -- Cr 2 Elective 2 1 S
N-LKT-P full-time study TLT Airtransport and Airport Technology -- Cr 2 Elective 2 1 S