Helicopter Flight Maneuver1
TeachersIMAI, Michio
Grade, SemesterYear 1 1st semest [Department of Aerospace Engineering, Faculty of Science and Engineering]
CategoryBasic Major Subjects
Elective, CreditsElective Requisites 2credit
 Syllabus Number2E128

Course Description

Students need to know the basics and how helicopter flies. Next, study overall maneuverings, performance, systems, and operational limit. Mainly, this course is in a lecture style, but practical training may be held as needed.
Learn knowledge related to DP2.

Course Objectives

The objective is learning necessary and fundamental subjects of a helicopter pilot such as, aero characteristics, mechanism, flight characteristics, and basic handling.

Grading Policy

Students are evaluated by the result of the exam (80%) and quizzes (20%).
The answer of each quiz will be explained.

Textbook and Reference

KindTitleAuthorPublisher
TextbookHelicopter Flying Handbook
JAEA,ISBN978-4-902151-86-2
ReferencesAIM-JJAPA,ISBN978-4-931160-02-6

Requirements(Assignments)

Please review the assigned vocabularies in notebooks, prior to each class (1hour).
Learn the necessary knowledge of practical training in 2nd term of this course.
Review and organize the knowledge in notebooks (2hours).

Note

Quizzes will be held as needed.

Schedule

1Learn basic knowledge of aviation (Longitude/latitude, Time, aeronautical chart, altitude, speed and scales like QNH).
2Learn about helicopter.
3Learn basic vocabularies of aerodynamics.
4Learn basics of helicopter’s aerodynamics.
5Learn aerodynamics on flight.
6Learn flight control system of helicopter.
7Learn other systems of helicopter.
8Learn the System of Robinson R22.
9Learn the flight manual and operational limits.
10Learn the flight manual, emergency procedures, normal operations.
11Learn the flight manual, weight, and center of gravity.
12Learn the flight manual, factors affecting helicopter's performance.
13Learn helicopter’s emergency situation. 
14Learn basic maneuvering and hovering.
15Overview / Final Exam