A feature of the TAP is the inclusion of real life applied learning opportunities and we took our Year 9/10 Aerodynamics and Flight Science elective students to the Cobden airfield to meet pilot, Peter Rohan, from Rohan Flying Services to help our students better understand the principles of flight. Peter explained the features and controls used to fly a plane and he demonstrated the cockpit instruments used to inform the flight path, control the pitch, roll and yaw of the aircraft. The importance of an aerodynamic design, the need to reduce drag and use of materials that made the aircraft as light, yet strong as possible in order to make gains in either payload or passengers in flight were also discussed. Students could compare and contrast the differences in a G.A. Fatman crop duster, a twin engine aircraft Comanche and a single engine Piper Arrow. Peter encouraged students who were interested in flying to learn as much as they could and get practical experience around airfields or working with or talking to pilots. We are so fortunate that we live in such a supportive environment with industry and community people prepared to share their expertise and experience with us to help our students learn. Thanks Peter Comments are closed.
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