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Jesse R. Weigand
Oswego State University
Presentation Outline
History
of aeronautical engineering Aircraft parts Early aircraft design vs. modern design A close look at a modern airplane The future of aeronautical engineering
History of Aeronautical Engineering
The
first flight at Kitty Hawk Accomplishments of first flight
The First Flight In Kitty Hawk
First attempt on December 14, 1903 -Flight stalls, light damage Successful Flight on December 17, 1903 -120 Foot Flight -Lasted 59 seconds
The First Flight At Kitty Hawk
Ready for launch on December 14, 1903
Aircraft Parts
Fuselage
Cabin
Wings
Flaps Aileron
Tail
Elevator Rudder
Aircraft Parts
(Continued)
Landing gear
Tires Brakes Strut
Engine
Propeller Jet engine
Fuselage
777-200 Seating
Cabin
747 Cockpit
Wings
Wing
Wing Design
Lift
Flaps
Flap
Aileron
Ailerons
Tail Section
Tail Section
Elevator
Rudder
Rudder
Landing Gear
Landing Gear
Engines
Jet Engine
Propeller Engine
Early Aircraft Design vs. Modern Aircraft Design
Early
fuselage vs. modern fuselage Early wing design vs. modern wing design Early tail design vs. modern tail design Early engine design vs. modern engine design
Early Fuselage vs. Modern Fuselage
Early Wing Design vs. Modern Wing Design
Early Tail Design vs. Modern Tail Design
Early Engine Design vs. Modern Engine Design
A Close Look At A Modern Airplane
747 has six million parts, half are fasteners 747 has 171 miles of wiring One 747 wing is large enough to hold 45 automobiles Wright brothers’ first flight could have taken place in economy section of 747
A Close Look At A Modern Airplane (continued)
Newer Boeing 777 can hold 51,590 gallons of fuel The 777 has a cargo hold of 5,302 cubic feet
Hefty takeoff weight of 752,000 lbs
A Close Look At A Modern Airplanes Range
The Future Of Aeronautic Engineering
New
developments:
– Swept wing design
– Light weight designs – Is larger better?
Swept Wing Design Concept
NASA X-29 Prototype
Light Weight Designs
Is Larger Better?
Cost of materials
Space at airports Fuel to weight ratio Safety
Presentation Summary
History
of aeronautical engineering Aircraft parts Early aircraft parts vs. modern aircraft parts Early aircraft design vs. modern design A close look at a modern airplane The future of aeronautical engineering
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