Credits:
2
This course is an introduction to basic electrical theory in general and as it relates to Aviation. The student will be exposed to the means of generating electrical power on small general aviation type aircraft. The student will begin to understand the relationship between magnetism and electrical generation. Applying Ohm`s law and various other mathematical formulas the student will discover how basic DC circuits operate. The student will then take this knowledge and build a simple circuit in a lab with assistance from the professor where they will measure the load drop across various components, the current in the circuit and apply Ohm`s law and Kirchhoff`s law to validate their results. The student will be able to identify circuit protection sources used in aircraft and why they are important for safety using the knowledge gained from their basic circuit construction.