MEAMEC0032 — Apply basic aircraft design characteristics

1 Research and evaluate aeroplane aerodynamic shape

• 1.1Identify common wing plan forms and evaluate relative advantages and disadvantages for aerodynamic design
• 1.2Identify common wing configurations and evaluate relative advantages and disadvantages for aerodynamic design
• 1.3Discuss aerofoil characteristics in terms of aircraft performance with design project team
• 1.4Discuss aeroplane stability and control in terms of aerodynamic design with design project team
• 1.5Identify types of primary and secondary flight control surfaces and discuss control balancing with design project team
• 1.6Identify and compare types of lift augmentation device for meeting aerodynamic design requirements
• 1.7Identify and show consideration for factors that affect an aircraft in subsonic and high-speed flight as part of design

2 Research and evaluate rotary wing aerodynamic design

• 2.1Identify common rotor configurations and discuss their aerodynamic characteristics with design project team
• 2.2Discuss rotary wing aircraft control and stability with design project team

3 Research and evaluate basic aircraft structural design

• 3.1Identify and show consideration for loads acting on an aircraft structure
• 3.2Identify and compare methods of construction of airframes and power plant support structures in meeting aerodynamic design requirements
• 3.3Identify materials of construction commonly used in aircraft structures and identify their relative advantages and disadvantages in meeting aerodynamic design requirements
• 3.4Identify and discuss fabrication methods commonly used in aircraft structure with design project team
• 3.5Identify maintenance requirements for aircraft structure to assist in effective decision-making

4 Research and evaluate basic landing gear design and construction

• 4.1Identify and discuss configurations of landing gear in terms of relative advantages and disadvantages with design project team
• 4.2Identify and discuss the relative benefits of fixed and retractable landing gear with design project team
• 4.3Identify and discuss construction materials used in landing gear components with design project team

5 Apply basic aircraft design characteristics

• 5.1Determine an appropriate aerodynamic shape, given required aircraft use and performance characteristics, to meet aerodynamic design requirements
• 5.2Propose appropriate method of construction, materials of construction and fabrication method to meet aerodynamic design requirements
• 5.3Propose appropriate landing gear configuration to meet aerodynamic design requirements

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