Fundamentals of Flight

Training Provider: SINGAPORE POLYTECHNIC
Course Reference: TGS-2025060830
S$1,866

About This Course

The is a module under the Diploma in Engineering (Aerospace).

What You'll Learn

This module introduces the principles of flight governing heavier than air flying machines, namely; properties of the atmosphere and use of the pressure information at altitude to estimate flight altitude and, together with total pressure, to estimate flight speed, development of aerodynamic forces and moments followed by wing and planform effects; basic descriptions of aircraft performance especially during take-off and landing as well as, most importantly, cruise are analysed; aircraft stability and control and their significance to flight, and fundamentals of high speed flight & rotary wing flight are also taught.

Entry Requirements

GCE ‘O’ Levels
3 relevant passes and 1-year relevant working experience:
Subjects/ Min. Grade:
1. English Language: 7
2. Mathematics (Elementary or Additional):6
3. Science: 6

Nitec
GPA > 3.5 OR GPA > 3.0 and 1 year of relevant working experience

Higher Nitec
GPA > 2.0 OR GPA > 1.5 and 1 year of relevant working experience

WSQ Diploma
Relevant WSQ Qualification with 1 year of relevant working experience and WSQ Workplace Literary Statement of Attainment (SOA) (Level 5) AND Workplace Numeracy Statement of Attainment (SOA) (Level 6)

Without relevant academic qualifications
At least 2 years of relevant working experience.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Applicants who do not meet the entry requirements may be considered for admission to the course based on supporting evidence of competency readiness. Suitable applicants who are shortlisted may have to go through an interview and/or entrance test.

Course Details

Duration 60 hours
Language English
Training Commitment Part Time
Total Enrolled New course
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