Module 8
Module 8: Basic Aerodynamics
A B1 B2 B2L B3
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/989 amending Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014, Annex III (Part-66), Appendix I 12 June 2024
Knowledge Level Overview
| Ref | Topic | A | B1 | B2 | B2L | B3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8.1 | Physics of the atmosphere | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| 8.2 | Aerodynamics | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| 8.3 | Theory of flight | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| 8.4 | High-speed airflow | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| 8.5 | Flight stability and dynamics | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
Knowledge levels: 1 = basic familiarisation, 2 = general knowledge, 3 = detailed knowledge.
Note: In Appendix I the levels are listed under two combined columns — A and B3 share identical requirements, as do B1, B2 and B2L.
1 Basic familiarisation
2 General knowledge
3 Detailed knowledge
Examination
| Category | Questions | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| A / B1 / B2 / B2L / B3 | 24 | 30 min |
Detailed Syllabus
8.1Physics of the Atmosphere
- International Standard Atmosphere (ISA)
- Application of ISA to aerodynamics
- Temperature, pressure and density variation with altitude
- Regions/layers of the atmosphere
8.2Aerodynamics
- Airflow around a body
- Boundary layer, laminar and turbulent flow
- Free stream flow, relative airflow
- Upwash and downwash
- Vortices, stagnation
- The terms: camber, chord, mean aerodynamic chord
- Profile (parasite) drag, induced drag
- Centre of pressure, angle of attack
- Wash in and wash out
- Fineness ratio, wing shape and aspect ratio
- Thrust, Weight, Aerodynamic Resultant
- Generation of Lift and Drag: Angle of Attack, Lift coefficient, Drag coefficient, polar curve, stall
- Aerofoil contamination including ice, snow, frost
8.3Theory of Flight
- Relationship between lift, weight, thrust and drag
- Glide ratio
- Steady state flights, performance
- Theory of the turn
- Influence of load factor: stall, flight envelope and structural limitations
- Lift augmentation
8.4Flight Stability and Dynamics
- Longitudinal, lateral and directional stability (active and passive)