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All of the questions in the CASA examination for this subject are based on the syllabus
contained in the CASR Part 61 Manual of Standards [MOS]. The examiners cannot ask any
questions that are not taken from the topics in this publication.
For your convenience, I have included the Aerodynamic syllabus from the MOS below. You
should use it as a ‘pre take-off check’ before you sit the examination. If any of the topics listed
in the MOS are unfamiliar, you should go back and revise that topic before you attempt the
examination.
AERODYNAMICS SYLLABUS OF AERONAUTICAL KNOWLEDGE
FROM CASR PART 61 MANUAL OF STANDARDS
MOS SECTION 1.3 AERODYNAMICS (AD)
Unit 1.3.1 CADC: CPL Aerodynamics
All aircraft categories [Aeroplane and Helicopter]
1
Reserved
2
Aerodynamics
2.1
Terminology
2.1.1 Explain the following terms and their effect on lift and drag production:
(a) aerofoil span, chord, camber, thickness/chord ratio
(b) relative airflow and angle of attack
(c) laminar and turbulent boundary layers
2.1.2 Explain the different types of drag and state the effect on total drag resulting from
changes in IAS, aircraft weight and height, if any.
2.2
Bernoulli’s theorem and Coanda theory
2.2.1 Apply Bernoulli’s theorem of constant energy flow to describe how an aerofoil
produces lift, limited to the variation of kinetic energy (dynamic pressure) and
potential energy (static pressure) as air flows through a venturi or over a aerofoil
2.2.2 Explain coanda theory and the effect on lift production.
2.3
Power requirements
2.3.1 Describe the power available and power required curves and best speeds for range and
endurance, best rate of climb and best angle of climb.
2.4
Lift and drag
2.4.1 Explain the meaning of the following terms used in the lift and drag formulae viz:
(a) CL and CD – depend on shape and angle of attack of an aerofoil
(b) . P V2 – defines dynamic pressure (IAS)
(c) S – defines surface area.
2.5
Manoeuvres
2.5.1 Explain the forces of lift, weight, thrust and drag acting on an aircraft in the following
cases:
(a) steady level flight
(b) a steady climb
(c) a steady descent
(d) a balanced level turn.
2.6
Performance considerations