Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
1IHA101HAVACILIK TEKNOLOJİLERİ VE TERMİNOLOJİSİ3+0+03430.07.2026
Course Details
Language of Instruction Turkish
Level of Course Unit Associate Degree
Department / Program Drone Technology and Operations
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Compulsory
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course This course aims to introduce the fundamental systems, technologies, and concepts used in the field of aviation.
Course Content Aviation alphabet, National and International Civil aviation authorities, Duties and inspections of the National Civil aviation authority, Duties of International Civil aviation authorities and organizations, Air transportation terminology, Airport terminology, Air terminology, Aircraft terminology, Flight terminology, Aircraft control surfaces, Emergency terminology, Documentation terminology, Health & first aid terminology.
Course Methods and Techniques Lecture, discussion, presentation, and assignment.
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator None
Name of Lecturers Instructor Mehmet Bilgin mehmet.bilgin@ankarabilim.edu.tr
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources FUNDAMENTALS OF INTERNATIONAL AVIATION - Suzanne K. Kearns
Aviation Fundamentals – Jeppesen 
International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Terminology Documents
Course Notes ULUSLARARASI HAVACILIĞIN TEMELLERİ - Suzanne K. Kearns

Aviation Fundamentals – Jeppesen

Uluslararası Sivil Havacılık Örgütü(ICAO) Terminoloji Dökümanları

Course Category
Field %100

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Mid-terms 1 % 30
Assignment 2 % 20
Final examination 1 % 50
Total
4
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 14 3 42
Hours for off-the-c.r.stud 1 10 10
Assignments 1 10 10
Mid-terms 1 14 14
Final examination 1 24 24
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 3,92156862745098 100

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 It explains the properties of the atmosphere, the International Standard Atmosphere, and the relationships between pressure, density, and temperature that vary with altitude.
2 It explains the concepts of static and dynamic pressure, aerostatic and aerodynamic principles, and the behavior of airflow.
3 It defines aerodynamic forces, the concepts of wing profile and wing geometry, and their effects on flight performance.
4 It explains the types of drag, the boundary layer, stall formation, its causes, and prevention methods.
5 It defines flight control surfaces, primary and secondary control systems, and lift-enhancing devices.
6 It explains the concept of flight stability, the types of static and dynamic stability, and the factors affecting them.
7 It defines the basic elements of an aircraft, the concepts of high-speed flight, Mach number, shock waves, and wave drag.

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Basic Concepts General review of basic physical quantities in aviation terminology (mass, weight, speed, acceleration, etc.). ULUSLARARASI HAVACILIĞIN TEMELLERİ - Suzanne K. Kearns  Aviation Fundamentals – Jeppesen  Uluslararası Sivil Havacılık Örgütü(ICAO) Terminoloji Dökümanları
2 Aerostatics and Aerodynamics Research the fundamentals of Bernoulli`s principle and aerodynamic lift force. ULUSLARARASI HAVACILIĞIN TEMELLERİ - Suzanne K. Kearns  Aviation Fundamentals – Jeppesen  Uluslararası Sivil Havacılık Örgütü(ICAO) Terminoloji Dökümanları
3 Wing Profile and Wing Plan Shape Review different airfoils (symmetrical, cambered). Briefly look into the NACA airfoil nomenclature system. ULUSLARARASI HAVACILIĞIN TEMELLERİ - Suzanne K. Kearns  Aviation Fundamentals – Jeppesen  Uluslararası Sivil Havacılık Örgütü(ICAO) Terminoloji Dökümanları
4 Drag Force Read basic resources on the concepts of parasite and induced drag. ULUSLARARASI HAVACILIĞIN TEMELLERİ - Suzanne K. Kearns  Aviation Fundamentals – Jeppesen  Uluslararası Sivil Havacılık Örgütü(ICAO) Terminoloji Dökümanları
5 Stall Research the critical angle of attack and airflow separation. ULUSLARARASI HAVACILIĞIN TEMELLERİ - Suzanne K. Kearns  Aviation Fundamentals – Jeppesen  Uluslararası Sivil Havacılık Örgütü(ICAO) Terminoloji Dökümanları
6 Stall Case study on stall recovery procedures and spin development. ULUSLARARASI HAVACILIĞIN TEMELLERİ - Suzanne K. Kearns  Aviation Fundamentals – Jeppesen  Uluslararası Sivil Havacılık Örgütü(ICAO) Terminoloji Dökümanları
7 Flight Control Surfaces Review visual materials or simulations on the three-axis movement of an aircraft (pitch, roll, yaw). ULUSLARARASI HAVACILIĞIN TEMELLERİ - Suzanne K. Kearns  Aviation Fundamentals – Jeppesen  Uluslararası Sivil Havacılık Örgütü(ICAO) Terminoloji Dökümanları
8 Midterm Exam General review of the aerodynamic principles covered in the exam. ULUSLARARASI HAVACILIĞIN TEMELLERİ - Suzanne K. Kearns  Aviation Fundamentals – Jeppesen  Uluslararası Sivil Havacılık Örgütü(ICAO) Terminoloji Dökümanları
9 Flight Control Surfaces Research the aerodynamic effects of primary flight control surfaces (aileron, elevator, rudder). ULUSLARARASI HAVACILIĞIN TEMELLERİ - Suzanne K. Kearns  Aviation Fundamentals – Jeppesen  Uluslararası Sivil Havacılık Örgütü(ICAO) Terminoloji Dökümanları
10 Flight Control Surfaces Readings on the effects of secondary control surfaces (flap, slat, spoiler) on lift and drag. ULUSLARARASI HAVACILIĞIN TEMELLERİ - Suzanne K. Kearns  Aviation Fundamentals – Jeppesen  Uluslararası Sivil Havacılık Örgütü(ICAO) Terminoloji Dökümanları
11 Stability and Control Review the concepts of static and dynamic stability and the effects of center of gravity (CG) on flight. ULUSLARARASI HAVACILIĞIN TEMELLERİ - Suzanne K. Kearns  Aviation Fundamentals – Jeppesen  Uluslararası Sivil Havacılık Örgütü(ICAO) Terminoloji Dökümanları
12 Aircraft Components (Anatomy) - General Concepts Resource research on aircraft fuselage types and structural loads (tension, compression, etc.). ULUSLARARASI HAVACILIĞIN TEMELLERİ - Suzanne K. Kearns  Aviation Fundamentals – Jeppesen  Uluslararası Sivil Havacılık Örgütü(ICAO) Terminoloji Dökümanları
13 Aircraft Components (Anatomy) - General Concepts Visual examination of landing gears, engine mounts, and wing structural components (spar, rib). ULUSLARARASI HAVACILIĞIN TEMELLERİ - Suzanne K. Kearns  Aviation Fundamentals – Jeppesen  Uluslararası Sivil Havacılık Örgütü(ICAO) Terminoloji Dökümanları
14 High-Speed ??Flight Research the speed of sound (Mach number), shock waves, and differences between subsonic/supersonic flight. ULUSLARARASI HAVACILIĞIN TEMELLERİ - Suzanne K. Kearns  Aviation Fundamentals – Jeppesen  Uluslararası Sivil Havacılık Örgütü(ICAO) Terminoloji Dökümanları
15 Final Exam Review all flight dynamics and aerodynamic concepts covered during the semester for the final exam. ULUSLARARASI HAVACILIĞIN TEMELLERİ - Suzanne K. Kearns  Aviation Fundamentals – Jeppesen  Uluslararası Sivil Havacılık Örgütü(ICAO) Terminoloji Dökümanları

 
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10 P11 P12 P13 P14 P15 P16
All 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
C1
C2
C3
C4
C5
C6
C7

  Contribution: 1: Very Slight 2:Slight 3:Moderate 4:Significant 5:Very Significant