Mar 28, 2024  
Course/Program Inventory 
    
Course/Program Inventory

AVI 2050 - Aircraft Autopilot Systems



Clock Hours: 100

Delivery Mode
on-ground

Course Description:
This course is a study of aircraft auto-pilot systems, compass systems, and aircraft instrumentation, as well as control devices. It also includes an introduction of hydraulic systems and maintenance procedures pertaining to those systems

Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

  • Demonstrate knowledge of servo-motors and tach/rate generators.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of gyros.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of compass systems.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of theory of flight and aircraft control surfaces.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of autopilot systems and flight directors
  • Demonstrate knowledge of autopilot yaw dampeners.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of automatic flight guidance systems.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of autopilot/flight director roll channel.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of autopilot/ flight director pitch channel.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of a compass system.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of specific autopilot systems.
  • Demonstrate the ability to operate common test equipment used to troubleshoot and repair the compass system.