Propulsion Systems for UAVs and General Aviation Aircraft
(Formerly known as General Aviation Aircraft Propulsion Systems: Practical Concepts and New Directions)

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Description

Provides in-depth understanding of state-of-the-art propulsion issues for general aviation aircraft, including propulsion options, cycle analysis, principles of operation, systems, components, performance and efficiency calculations.

Target Audience

Designed for propulsion engineers, aircraft designers, aerospace industry managers, educators, research and development engineers from NASA, FAA, and other government agencies.

Fee Includes

Includes instruction, a course notebook, refreshments and five lunches. The course notes are for participants only and are not for sale.

Fees: See fee information for individual classes in the registration column on the right side of this page.

Class Time

Class time: 35 hours • 3.5 CEUs

Course Outline

Day One

Overview : Fundamentals of aircraft propulsion systems, engine types and aircraft engine selection

Aircraft reciprocating engines: Spark ignition and diesel engines: theory and cycle analysis, four stroke and two stroke cycles; brake horsepower, indicated horsepower, and friction horsepower; engine parameter, efficiencies, classifications and scaling laws; practical issues

Day Two

Aircraft reciprocating engines (continued): Components and classification: cylinder, piston, connecting rod, crankshaft, crankcase, valves and valve operating mechanism; lubrication systems, pumps, filters, oil coolers, etc.; induction system, supercharging, cooling (air and liquid), exhaust engine installation, and compound engine; engine knocks (preignition and detonation), aviation fuels, octane and performance number, backfiring and afterfiring

Day Three

Aircraft reciprocating engines (continued): Carburetion and fuel injection systems, FA DEC; Magneto (high and low tension), battery, and electronic ignition systems, ignition boosters, and spark plugs
Rotary engines : Propeller: theory, types airfoils, material, governors, feathering, reversing, synchronizing, synchrophasing, de-icing, anti-icing, and reduction gears

Day Four

Small gas turbine engines: Cycles, inlets, compressors, combustors, turbines, exhaust systems, thrust reversers, and noise suppressors; Turbojet, turboprop, turboshaft, turbofan, and propfan engines

Day Five

Engine noise : Sources, suppression, measurement techniques, and practical issues
Foreign Object Damage (FOD) : Ice, sand, bird, etc.
Engines for special applications : UAVs, RPVs, HALE, blimps, etc.

Comments from Past Participants

"Great class! The black magic of general aviation engines has been solved by taking this course. I would recommend to anyone involved in GA operations." — Darby Mirocha, FAA

How You May Benefit

Learn about propulsion system selection for general aviation aircraft
Understand cycle analysis, major components, and systems of aircraft reciprocating engines and small gas turbine engines, including turboprops, turboshafts, and propellers
Gain an understanding of the parameters affecting engine and propeller efficiencies

Dates and Locations

We currently have no public offerings of this course scheduled. Please bookmark this page and visit again.

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Registration Information

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Aerospace Short Courses
The University of Kansas
Continuing Education
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1515 St. Andrews Drive
Lawrence, KS 66047-1625

Phone
Toll-free 877-404-5823
or 785-864-5823
Fax
785-864-4871
TDD
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