DOMAIN-SPECIFIC TASKS

Task 1: History of Aviation

Objective: Explore the theory of aviation and different types of planes through hands-on models and a visit to the aviation department. Gain a brief understanding of the history of aviation and the pioneers of the field.

Learnings: I learnt about the history of Aviation and also about the various parts of the planes.

History of Aviation

• The history of aviation dates to the 5th century with the invention of kites in China.
• The famous artist Leonardo da Vinci created the first drafts for a rational aircraft in his paintings in the 15th century.
• Later, in 1670, Francesco Terzi, the Father of Aeronautics, published a theory that showed the possibility of lighter-than-air aircraft made of copper foil cylinders.
• The discovery of hydrogen in the 17th century led to the development of the first hydrogen balloon.
• In 1783, the Montgolfier brothers, including Jacques-Étienne and Joseph-Michel, flew the first unmanned hot air balloon over Annonay, France.
• In 1891, Otto Lilienthal became the first person to fly with the help of a gladiator.
• On December 17, 1903, Orville and Wilbur Wright (famously known as Wright Brothers ) achieved the first powered, controlled, and sustained flight in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina.
• Military aviation saw a steep rise during the both World Wars.The military used fighter bombers, strategic bombers, dive bombers, and ground-attack aircraft.
• In 1942, Arado Ar 234, the first jet-powered bomber, was launched.
• The 1950s introduced jet-propelled airliners like the de Havilland Comet and Boeing 707, revolutionizing global travel.
• The supersonic plane Concorde flew for the first time on 2 March 1969.

Parts of Planes

I learned about the basic parts of the planes.
I have experienced different types of planes through hands-on models in the NCC unit.
The key components of an aircraft are fuselage, wings, stabilizers, rudder, aileron, etc. I learned about the basic functions of the aircraft parts and their role in making air travel possible. I also learned basic principle of flights, how the flights take place. The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) is the primary international body that sets aviation industry regulations and standards.

TASK 2: Simulation Flying

In this task, I used Real Drone Simulator to get the experience of flying drones, focusing on flight dynamics.
I learned about how factors like altitude, wind and environment influences drone performance. In the simulataor, I learnt how to navigate and pilot the drone by going through several basic maneuvers such as Vertical Ascent and Descent, Hovering, Pitch, Roll, Yaw.

I flew the drone in several environments.

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