Aircraft Systems : Understanding the structure and design of the aircraft, including materials used and their impact on performance and safety.
Engines : A detailed study of engine types (piston and turbine engines), their operation, and maintenance.
Fuel Systems : How fuel is stored, managed, and delivered to the engines, including emergency procedures for fuel-related issues.
Hydraulics : Operation of hydraulic systems that control critical aircraft components such as landing gear, brakes, and flaps.
Electrical Systems : Overview of the electrical power systems, including generation, distribution, and emergency power sources.
Landing Gear : We study the design, components, operation, and maintenance of aircraft landing gear systems, including retracting mechanisms, brakes, and shock absorbers.
Pneumatics : Components, and maintenance of aircraft pneumatic systems, which control various functions such as pressurization, de-icing, and braking using compressed air.
Principles of Flight : How lift, drag, thrust, and weight interact to enable an aircraft to fly.
Flight Stability and Control : Understanding how different control surfaces (ailerons, elevators, rudders) influence the aircraft's stability and maneuverability.
Lift and Drag : The relationship between lift and drag, and how pilots can optimize flight performance by managing these forces.
Stall and Recovery : Causes of aerodynamic stall and the techniques used to recover safely.
Engine Types : Detailed understanding of piston engines, turboprops, and jet engines, including their operating principles and performance characteristics.
Engine Components : Study of major engine parts like compressors, turbines, and afterburners, and how they contribute to overall engine performance.
Thrust and Fuel Efficiency : How engines generate thrust and methods to improve fuel efficiency during flight.
Systems Failures : How to handle potential failures in critical systems such as hydraulics, electrical, and fuel systems.
Emergency Procedures : Detailed understanding of emergency checklists and procedures for handling in-flight emergencies like engine failures or hydraulic malfunctions.
