2024 - 2025 MCPS High School Course Bulletin

TRN2019 Aircraft Systems

0.5 credit per semester

This course will introduce the main systems found on large and small airplanes and UAS. It will cover the different types of power plants and how they support the operation of the aircraft. Students will learn about several different types of fuel systems and gain an understanding of the critical components of aircraft electrical systems. The lessons will include sensors, electronic components, and ground control stations, which are parts of UAS systems. Finally, students will learn about various systems that drive flight instruments and how those flight instruments operate.

Introduction to Flight
9 - 10 - 11 - 12
No repeats for credit

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