Aircraft Structures

Aircraft Structures is the first module in a series of Computer Based Training products by Digital Aviation Training designed to teach aviation enthusiasts, and aspiring pilots, the workings of modern jet transport aircraft. Written by a professional airline instructor, and specifically designed for the iPad, this series will provide an in-depth understanding of aircraft systems in a format utilised by airline training academies throughout the world. Pilots first learn by this method, supplemented by classroom and simulator training.

This initial module contains three topics:

• Aircraft Loads – In this topic you will be introduced to the following subjects:

o Typical Loads on an aircraft
o Elastic properties
o Structural Safe-Life
o Fail-Safe structures
o Damage Tolerant structures


• Aircraft Fuselage – In this topic you will gain an understanding of the construction of a typical aircraft fuselage:

o Monocoque structures
o Semi-Monocoque structures
o Effects of pressurisation
o Flight-Deck windows
o Passenger Cabin windows


• Aircraft Wings – In this topic you will be introduced the construction and components of a typical aircraft wing.

o Aircraft wing spars
o Aircraft wing ribs
o Aircraft wing stringers
o Aircraft wing torsion box
o Program Summary

By the end of the series you will have acquired a comprehensive knowledge base, one that will be invaluable to your future aviation career.