Aircraft require an array of mechanical, structural, and electrical components to ensure safe, comfortable, and efficient transport of passengers and goods across the world. In this unit, will you will learn the fundamental physics concepts that govern aircraft design and performance. You will study the laws of motion and the concepts of momentum and energy conversion to develop your knowledge of the various power sources used by aircraft and how these power sources propel aircraft forward. You will learn about fluid dynamics and gravitational forces to help understand the lift and aerodynamics of aircraft. You will learn about electrical circuits and wave propagation, which are the basic concepts behind numerous aircraft systems from autopilot to navigation systems to communication systems to inflight entertainment systems. Finally, you will combine your knowledge of these concepts to perform calculations relevant to flight planning, performance, and loading of aircraft.

Every unit is reviewed for enhancement each year. At the most recent review, the following staff and student feedback items were identified and recommendations were made.

Feedback from Unit Coordinator reflection

This unit's teaching efforts have been thoroughly revised, which seems favourable for the student's learning outcomes.

Continuous improved teaching efforts should be there for this unit.

Feedback from Unit Coordinator reflection

The overall student satisfaction score differed over the offerings.

Submission and marking guidelines for all assessment items should be developed and presented to the students on Moodle.

Feedback from Unit Coordinator reflection

The overall student satisfaction score dropped in term three.

Assessment feedback sessions should be a good addition.

Feedback from Unit evaluation data

Student overall satisfaction is relatively low due to lacking in useful feedback.

Incorporating sessions for feedback on assessments should be a beneficial enhancement.