embry ASCI309 all discussions latest 2016 march

embry ASCI309 module 1.6 discussion latest 2016 march1.6 – Discussion: Physical Laws4848 unread replies.9696 replies.The goal of participating in the class discussions is to learn from the collective knowledge and skills of your peers and instructor. Please answer and discuss the questions listed below. Be sure to read the responses from your classmates. Your interaction contributes to your participation grade. Remember that it is expected that you engage in constructive dialogue related to the questions.Discussion ItemWhat is the big deal about keeping tracking of units in the design and operation of an aircraft? Discuss an example of where either designers, pilots, or aircraft mechanics made a mistake in unit conversions that contributed to an incident.DeadlinesPost your answers to the discussion questions by mid-module.Reply to your classmates by the end of the module.For detailed instructions and expectations, along with the grading rubric, be sure to read the .instructure.com/courses/32171/pages/discussion-guidelines”>Discussion Guidelines, located in the Course Specific Information area of the course for you to view at anytime. These guidelines pertain to all of the graded discussion throughout the course and will not be repeated again.embry ASCI309 module 2.5 discussion latest 2016 march2.5 – Discussion: Atmospheric Conditions and Airspeed7575 unread replies.8484 replies.Discussion ItemWhat are the advantages and disadvantages of the standard Pitot Static airspeed measuring system for an aircraft? Explain your answer.DeadlinesPost your answers to the discussion questions by mid-module.Reply to your classmates by the end of this module.embry ASCI309 module 3.5 discussion latest 2016 march3.5 – Discussion: Airfoils, Aerodynamic Forces, Lift and Boundary-Layer Theory6262 unread replies.7373 replies.Discussion ItemCompare and contrast Symmetrical and Cambered wings. What are the reasons for using these different type of wings in an aircraft design?DeadlinesPost your answers to the discussion questions by mid-module.Reply to your classmates by the end of this module.embry ASCI309 module 4.4 discussion latest 2016 march4.4 – Discussion: Drag4848 unread replies.6565 replies.Discussion ItemCompare and contrast the sources and effects of Parasite and Induced drag? Describe methods of reducing drag in the design of the aircraft.DeadlinesPost your answers to the discussion questions by mid-module.Reply to your classmates by the end of this moduleembry ASCI309 module 5.1 discussion latest 2016 march5.1 – Discussion: Aerodynamic Laws, Conditions, Forces3434 unread replies.5454 replies.Discussion ItemsIf you were going to design an airspeed system with no errors, what would it look like? How would you eliminate the errors?Compare and contrast the methods of measuring aerodynamic forces in a wind tunnel to that of an airplane in flight.Compare and contrast an aircraft having a high aspect ratio wing to an aircraft that has a low aspect wing. What are the operational requirements that drive these designs? All things being equal, which aircraft will–in principle–have longer endurance and why? Which aircraft will lose more energy in flight under elevated G and why?DeadlinesPost your answers to the discussion questions by mid-module.Reply to your classmates by the end of this module.embry ASCI309 module 6.1.4 discussion latest 2016 march6.1.4 – Discussion: Jet Aircraft Performance4747 unread replies.5252 replies.Discussion ItemCompare and contrast the best jet range profiles. Which is best and why?Constant Mach, Constant Cruising Altitude.Constant Thrust, Constant Cruising Altitude.Decreasing Mach, Constant Cruising Altitude.Constant Mach, Increasing Altitude.DeadlinesPost your answers to the Jet Aircraft Performance thread by the end of this week.Reply to your classmates by the end of this week.embry ASCI309 module 6.2.4 discussion latest 2016 march6.2.4 – Discussion: Propeller Aircraft Performance4646 unread replies.5050 replies.Discussion ItemCompare and contrast propeller driven performance to jet performance in an aircraft? If you were designing an aircraft what would be the reasons for choosing the power plant type?DeadlinesPost your answers to the Propeller Aircraft Performance thread by the end of this week.Reply to your classmates by the end of this week.embry ASCI309 module 6.3.4 discussion latest 2016 march6.3.4 – Discussion: Takeoff and Landing Performance5151 unread replies.5353 replies.Discussion ItemWhat are the design features in an aircraft that affect an aircraft’s takeoff and landing performance? Research an airplane and describe what features are used.DeadlinesPost your answers to the Takeoff and Landing Performance thread by the end of this week.Reply to your classmates by the end of this week. embry ASCI309 module 7.5 discussion latest 2016 march7.5 – Discussion: Stability and Control5353 unread replies.5959 replies.Discussion ItemsCompare and contrast the concepts of Stability, Control, and Maneuverability in an aircraft design.Explain why Charles Lindberg was very happy with the lateral stability of the Spirit of St. Louis. Was it negative, neutral or positive?DeadlinesPost your answers to the discussion questions by the end of this week.Reply to your classmates by the end of this week.embry ASCI309 module 8.1.6 discussion latest 2016 march8.1.6 – Discussion: Slow Flight and Maneuvering Performance5252 unread replies.5757 replies.Discussion ItemCompare and contrast spin recovery procedures of two different aircraft. What makes the recoveries different for each aircraft?DeadlinesPost your answers to the Slow Flight and Maneuvering Performance thread by the end of this week.Reply to your classmates by the end of this week.embry ASCI309 module 8.2.5 discussion latest 2016 march8.2.5 – Discussion: High Speed Flight5858 unread replies.6363 replies.Discussion ItemDesigners of transonic/supersonic aircraft use different features to enable flight in this high speed regime. Sometimes these features are designed in upfront and sometimes they are a result of the test flight. Research a high speed aircraft and explain what features were used to enable it to fly in the high speed regime.DeadlinesPost your answers to the High Speed Flight thread by the end of this week.Reply to your classmates by the end of this week.embry ASCI309 module 9.1 discussion latest 2016 march9.1 – Discussion: Aircraft Performance, Stability/Control, Compressibility4747 unread replies.4848 replies.Discussion ItemsWhat are the factors in determining your takeoff critical field length for a certain runway? If after doing initial calculations you find the runway is too short, what might you be able to do as the pilot in command to be legal for takeoff?Compare and contrast the longitudinal stability of a conventional aircraft in two conditions: forward CG and aft CG? Discuss control forces and aircraft responses from trimmed condition if you pulled back on the stick and let it go.Compare and contrast a supercritical wing with a laminar flow wing? Discuss modern aircraft that have utilized these wings. What are the enhancements and drawbacks?DeadlinesPost your answers to the discussion questions by the end of this week.Reply to your classmates by the end of this week.