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ME388 COURSE DETAILS


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ME388 (Version: 2024 1) COURSE DETAILS


COURSE TITLE EFF YEAR EFF TERM DEPARTMENT CREDIT HOURS
ME388 HELICOPTER AERONAUTICS 2024 1 Civil and Mechanical Engineering 3.0 (BS=0.0, ET=3.0, MA=0.0)
SCOPE
The aerodynamics of helicopter flight is analyzed for hover, translating, and partial power flight. Theory and experimental results are used to predict aircraft performance. The course analyzes the dynamic response of the rotor system and the performance aspects of the vehicle as a whole. This is followed by a design workshop, during which cadets complete the initial sizing of a helicopter to meet specific mission requirements. The course includes one flight lab in a helicopter, a laboratory examining rotor power and thrust utilizing a whirl stand apparatus, and one field trip to a commercial helicopter company.
LESSONS: 28 @ 75 min (2.000 Att/wk) LABS: 2 @ 120 min
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
ME202 pre-requisite may be waived with validation exercise on structured programming and ME Program Director approval

ME388 COURSE REQUISITES


TYPE COURSE EFF YEAR EFF TERM TRACK RED BOOK FLG
PRE REQUISITE  
  ME370 2009 1 1 Y
  ME202 2021 2 2 Y

ME388 (Version 2024-1) COURSE OFFERINGS


AYT #SECT/SIZE CPBLTY ENRLD WAIT SEATS CLOSED DETAILS
2025 - 2 3 18 54 44 0 10 N Hours
2026 - 2 3 18 54 33 0 21 N Hours
2027 - 2 2 19 38 22 0 16 Y Hours
2028 - 2 2 19 38 0 0 38 Y Hours

ME388 (Version: 2020 1) COURSE DETAILS (ARCHIVED)


COURSE TITLE EFF YEAR EFF TERM DEPARTMENT CREDIT HOURS
ME388 HELICOPTER AERONAUTICS 2020 1 Civil and Mechanical Engineering 3.0 (BS=0.0, ET=3.0, MA=0.0)
SCOPE
The aerodynamics of helicopter flight is analyzed for hover, translating, and partial power flight. Theory and experimental results are used to predict aircraft performance. The course analyzes the dynamic response of the rotor system and the performance aspects of the vehicle as a whole. This is followed by a design workshop, during which cadets complete the initial sizing of a helicopter to meet specific mission requirements. The course includes one flight lab in a helicopter, a laboratory examining rotor power and thrust utilizing a whirl stand apparatus, and one field trip to a commercial helicopter company.
LESSONS: 28 @ 75 min (2.000 Att/wk) LABS: 2 @ 120 min
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Graded design workshop, whirl-stand laboratory, and flight laboratory briefing.

ME388 COURSE REQUISITES


TYPE COURSE EFF YEAR EFF TERM TRACK RED BOOK FLG
PRE REQUISITE  
  ME370 2009 1 1 Y
  ME202 2021 2 2 Y

ME388 (Version: 2018 2) COURSE DETAILS (ARCHIVED)


COURSE TITLE EFF YEAR EFF TERM DEPARTMENT CREDIT HOURS
ME388 HELICOPTER AERONAUTICS 2018 2 Civil and Mechanical Engineering 3.0 (BS=0.0, ET=3.0, MA=0.0)
SCOPE
The aerodynamics of helicopter flight is analyzed for hover, translating, and partial power flight. Theory and experimental results are used to predict aircraft performance. The course analyzes the dynamic response of the rotor system and the performance aspects of the vehicle as a whole. This is followed by a design workshop, during which cadets complete the initial sizing of a helicopter to meet specific mission requirements. The course includes one flight lab in a helicopter, a laboratory examining rotor power and thrust utilizing a whirl stand apparatus, and one field trip to a commercial helicopter company.
LESSONS: 38 @ 55 min (2.500 Att/wk) LABS: 2 @ 120 min
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Graded design workshop, whirl-stand laboratory, and flight laboratory briefing.

ME388 COURSE REQUISITES


TYPE COURSE EFF YEAR EFF TERM TRACK RED BOOK FLG
PRE REQUISITE  
  ME370 2009 1 1 Y

ME388 (Version: 2016 2) COURSE DETAILS (ARCHIVED)


COURSE TITLE EFF YEAR EFF TERM DEPARTMENT CREDIT HOURS
ME388 HELICOPTER AERONAUTICS 2016 2 Civil and Mechanical Engineering 3.0 (BS=0.0, ET=3.0, MA=0.0)
SCOPE
The aerodynamics of helicopter flight is analyzed for hover, translating, and partial power flight. Theory and experimental results are used to predict aircraft performance. The course analyzes the dynamic response of the rotor system and the performance aspects of the vehicle as a whole. This is followed by a design workshop, during which cadets complete the initial sizing of a helicopter to meet specific mission requirements. The course includes one flight lab in a helicopter, a laboratory examining rotor power and thrust utilizing a whirl stand apparatus, and one field trip to a commercial helicopter company.
LESSONS: 38 @ 55 min (2.500 Att/wk) LABS: 2 @ 120 min
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Graded design workshop, whirl-stand laboratory, and flight laboratory briefing.

ME388 COURSE REQUISITES


TYPE COURSE EFF YEAR EFF TERM TRACK RED BOOK FLG
PRE REQUISITE  
  MC300 2011 2 1 Y
  MC312 2012 1 1 Y
  ME370 2009 1 1 Y

ME388 (Version: 2011 2) COURSE DETAILS (ARCHIVED)


COURSE TITLE EFF YEAR EFF TERM DEPARTMENT CREDIT HOURS
ME388 HELICOPTER AERONAUTICS 2011 2 Civil and Mechanical Engineering 3.0 (BS=0.0, ET=3.0, MA=0.0)
SCOPE
The aerodynamics of helicopter flight is analyzed for hover, translating, and partial power flight. Theory and experimental results are used to predict aircraft performance. The course analyzes the dynamic response of the rotor system and the performance aspects of the vehicle as a whole. This is followed by a design workshop, during which cadets complete the initial sizing of a helicopter to meet specific mission requirements. The course includes one flight lab in a helicopter, a laboratory examining rotor power and thrust utilizing a whirl stand apparatus, and one field trip to a commercial helicopter company.
LESSONS: 38 @ 55 min (2.500 Att/wk) LABS: 2 @ 120 min
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Graded design workshop, whirl-stand laboratory, and flight laboratory briefing.

ME388 COURSE REQUISITES


TYPE COURSE EFF YEAR EFF TERM TRACK RED BOOK FLG
PRE REQUISITE  
  CE300 2004 1 1 Y
  ME311 2006 1 1 Y
  ME370 2004 1 1 Y
  MC300 2011 2 2 Y
  MC311 2012 1 2 Y
  ME370 2009 1 2 Y

ME388 (Version: 2006 2) COURSE DETAILS (ARCHIVED)


COURSE TITLE EFF YEAR EFF TERM DEPARTMENT CREDIT HOURS
ME388 HELICOPTER AERONAUTICS 2006 2 Civil and Mechanical Engineering 3.0 (BS=0.0, ET=3.0, MA=0.0)
SCOPE
The aerodynamics of helicopter flight is analyzed for hover, translating, and partial power flight. Theory and experimental results are used to predict aircraft performance. The course analyzes the dynamic response of the rotor system and the performance aspects of the vehicle as a whole. This is followed by a design workshop, during which cadet groups complete the initial sizing of a helicopter to meet specific mission requirements. The course includes one flight lab in a UH-1 helicopter, a laboratory examining rotor power and thrust utilizing a whirl stand apparatus, and one field trip to a commercial helicopter company.
LESSONS: 38 @ 55 min (2.500 Att/wk) LABS: 2 @ 120 min
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Graded design workshop, whirl-stand laboratory, and flight laboratory briefing.

ME388 COURSE REQUISITES


TYPE COURSE EFF YEAR EFF TERM TRACK RED BOOK FLG
PRE REQUISITE  
  CE300 2004 1 1 Y
  ME311 2006 1 1 Y
  ME370 2004 1 1 Y

ME388 (Version: 2004 1) COURSE DETAILS (ARCHIVED)


COURSE TITLE EFF YEAR EFF TERM DEPARTMENT CREDIT HOURS
ME388 HELICOPTER AERONAUTICS 2004 1 Civil and Mechanical Engineering 3.0 (BS=0.0, ET=3.0, MA=0.0)
SCOPE
The aerodynamics of helicopter flight is analyzed for hover, translating, and partial power flight. Theory and experimental results are used to predict aircraft performance. This is followed by a design workshop, during which cadet groups complete the initial sizing of a helicopter to meet specific mission requirements. The last third of the course analyzes the dynamic stability and response of both the rotor system and the vehicle. The course includes one flight lab in a UH-1 helicopter, a laboratory examining rotor power and thrust utilizing a whirl stand apparatus, and one field trip to a commercial helicopter company.
LESSONS: 38 @ 55 min (2.500 Att/wk) LABS: 2 @ 120 min
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Graded design workshop, whirl-stand laboratory, and flight laboratory reports.

ME388 COURSE REQUISITES


TYPE COURSE EFF YEAR EFF TERM TRACK RED BOOK FLG
PRE REQUISITE  
  ME387 2004 2 1 Y

ME388 (Version: 1978 1) COURSE DETAILS (ARCHIVED)


COURSE TITLE EFF YEAR EFF TERM DEPARTMENT CREDIT HOURS
ME388 HELICOPTER AERONAUTICS 1978 1 Civil and Mechanical Engineering 3.0 (BS=0.0, ET=3.0, MA=0.0)
SCOPE
The aerodynamics of helicopter flight is analyzed for hover, translating, and partial power flight. Theory and experimental results are used to predict aircraft performance. This is followed by a design workshop, during which cadet groups complete the initial sizing of a helicopter to meet specific mission requirements. The last third of the course analyzes the dynamic stability and response of both the rotor system and the vehicle. The course includes one flight lab in a UH-1 helicopter, a laboratory examining rotor power and thrust utilizing a whirl stand apparatus, and one field trip to a commercial helicopter company.
LESSONS: 38 @ 55 min (2.500 Att/wk) LABS: 2 @ 120 min
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Graded design workshop, whirl-stand laboratory, and flight laboratory reports.

ME388 COURSE REQUISITES


TYPE COURSE EFF YEAR EFF TERM TRACK RED BOOK FLG
PRE REQUISITE  
  ME387 1973 1 1 Y