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Aviation Science - Self Paced Class - A Pilot's Guide to Airplane Jet Engines

Completed by 72 learners
Ages 11-16
Self-Paced Course
In this 4-Week Self-Paced class, learners will explore the inner workings and scientific principles behind how jet engines work, all from a pilot's perspective.
Average rating:
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Number of reviews:
(258 reviews)
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14 pre-recorded lessons
4 weeks of teacher support
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What's included

14 pre-recorded lessons
4 weeks
of teacher support
1 year access
to the content
Homework
1 hour per week. Learners are expected to view the instructional video and complete the assignment each lesson. Supplemental videos, articles, and optional homework assignments will be shared in the classroom.
Assessment
Assessments are optional but encourages. Each unit will have an end-of-unit review worksheet (google quiz). Students may take the quiz as many times as they like.

Class Experience

****  This is a Self-Paced class. There are no in-person meetings.  ***** 

Welcome to the exciting world of jet airplanes! From giant commercial carriers, to the latest high tech fighters, jet engines provide the thrust for much of today's aviation adventures. In this self-paced course, we will explore the historical roots of jet engines, the types of jet engines, the scientific principles behind how jet engines work, jet engine operating considerations, and the latest advances in jet engine technology. As a retired US Air Force pilot with thousands of hours flying several types of jet aircraft, I will bring my personal experiences to the classroom to make the content come alive. 

The flow of our class will be as follows:
Pre-Recorded video lessons with instruction on the topic. Students will be given
assignments to complete for each unit.

Supplemental videos, articles, and optional homework assignments will be available in the classroom. 

Course Outline:
Unit 1
-Historical origins of the jet engine
-Stages of a jet engine

Unit 2
-Types of jet engines (turbojet, turbofan, turboprop, turboshaft)

Unit 3
-Jet engine cockpit instruments
-Jet engine operating considerations
-Jet engine advantages and disadvantages

Unit 4
-Scientific principles essential to jet engine operations
-Recent advances in jet engine technology

No prior experience is necessary to enjoy this class.

Learning Goals

Students will become familiar with aircraft jet engines. They will learn the basic principles impacting the function of jet engines, the various types of jet engines, jet engine instruments pilots use to monitor and control jet engines, and how jet engines are operated. They will also learn about current trends in design innovation and manufacturing of jet engines.

Syllabus

4 Units
14 Lessons
over 4 Weeks
Unit 1: Jet Engine Sections
Lesson 1:
Introduction and the Intake Section
 Overview of the course and the jet engine intake section 
Lesson 2:
The Compressor Section
 The jet engine compressor section 
Lesson 3:
The Combustion Section
 The jet engine combustion section 
Lesson 4:
The Exhaust Section
 The jet engine exhaust section 

Other Details

External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
-Pilot's Handbook of Aviation Knowledge, Federal Aviation Administration publication -Aerodynamics for Pilots, US Air Force publication -Various aircraft operating manuals from the instructor's career

Meet the teacher

Joined July, 2020
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258reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
New Jersey Teaching Certificate
Master's Degree from University of West Florida
Bachelor's Degree in History from United States Air Force Academy
I served 20 years and an active duty Air Force pilot, flight instructor, and academic teacher. For the past seven years, I have taught a high school Aviation Science course. I remain an active pilot and aviation enthusiast! 

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