Students Learn About:

• freehand and technical drawing

– pictorial and scaled orthogonal drawings

• Australian Standard (AS 1100)

• developments

– transition pieces

• graphical mechanics

– graphical solution to basic aerodynamic problems computer graphics, computer aided drawing (CAD)

– 3D applications

• collaborative work practices

• Engineering Report writing

Students Learn To:

• produce dimensioned orthogonal component and scaled drawings applying appropriate Australian Standard (AS 1100)

• construct the development of non-circular transition pieces

• construct quality graphical solutions

• use appropriate software to produce pictorial drawings

• work with others and identify the benefits of working as a team

• complete an Engineering Report on the aeronautical engineering profession with reference to the following aspects:

–  nature and range of the work of aeronautical engineers

–  engineers as managers

–  technologies unique to the profession

–  current projects and innovations

–  health and safety issues

–  ethics related to the profession and
community career prospects

–  training for the professions

–  use of appropriate computer software and presentation technique