Avionics: Learn About Airplane Engines & Flight Dynamics

  • Thread starter Thread starter SweatyFunSeek
  • Start date Start date
  • Tags Tags
    Fields
AI Thread Summary
The discussion centers on finding educational resources for learning about airplane engines and flight dynamics, specifically from a mechanic's perspective. Participants suggest that on-the-job training is invaluable and recommend aeronautical schools that offer airframe and powerplant certification courses. It is noted that the term "avionics" typically refers to aircraft electronics, which may mislead potential respondents. Schools like Embry-Riddle are highlighted as excellent options for those willing to travel. Overall, the conversation emphasizes the importance of practical experience and the right educational path in the field of aeronautics.
SweatyFunSeek
Messages
6
Reaction score
0
Anyone know a good field that let's me learn more about the engines of an airplane and the dynamics of flight. If you can tell me of a good school that can teach me this, it would be really helpful.
 
Engineering news on Phys.org
Are you looking from a designer's point of view or a mechanic's point of view? There are a lot of aeronautical schools out there. I am of the opinion that nothing in this area beats on the job training though.
 
I am looking more of the mechanics point of view
 
Welcome to PF, SFS.
Fred's your best source for this. I merely want to point out that the title of your thread might be a bit misleading to other possible respondents. The term 'avionics' generally refers to the electronics associated with aircraft, specifically instrumentation, rather than flight dynamics and mechanics. You might want to ask a Mentor to retitle this as 'Fields of Aeronautics'. It might increase your readership in the proper context.
 
I would suggest that any school that teaches airframe and powerplant cetification courses (A&P). They give good general working knowledge of those areas. The big question is where do you live and what is near you. If you were willing to travel, colleges like Embry Riddle would be a good fit.
 

Thread 'Query on Isentropic relationships (such as PV^gamma = constant)'

Hi all, I have a question. So from the derivation of the Isentropic process relationship PV^gamma = constant, there is a step dW = PdV, which can only be said for quasi-equilibrium (or reversible) processes. As such I believe PV^gamma = constant (and the family of equations) should not be applicable to just adiabatic processes? Ie, it should be applicable only for adiabatic + reversible = isentropic processes? However, I've seen couple of online notes/books, and...
View full post »

Thread 'Dry sump pump issue'

I have an engine that uses a dry sump oiling system. The oil collection pan has three AN fittings to use for scavenging. Two of the fittings are approximately on the same level, the third is about 1/2 to 3/4 inch higher than the other two. The system ran for years with no problem using a three stage pump (one pressure and two scavenge stages). The two scavenge stages were connected at times to any two of the three AN fittings on the tank. Recently I tried an upgrade to a four stage pump...
View full post »

Similar threads

How to calculate airplane noise as a function of distance?
Replies
49
Views
9K
I Airplane crash probability fallacy
Replies
20
Views
3K
What are 1st stage and 2nd Stage engines of an airplane?
Replies
2
Views
2K
In-Flight Incident: My Experience with a Throttle Malfunction | Pilot's Story
Replies
13
Views
3K
Does a pump face less back pressure if a vertical pipe is wider?
Replies
5
Views
3K
Engineering Drawing: An Essential Tool for the Egyptian Engineer
Replies
5
Views
3K
Getting into Plasma Physics and Fusion
Replies
3
Views
230
What is Artificial Intelligence?
Replies
10
Views
3K
I need sources to learn about dynamic systems
Replies
4
Views
1K
How Does Drag Affect Airplane Dynamics in a Four-Dimensional Universe?
Replies
18
Views
3K

Hot Threads

Recent Insights

Back
Top