Catoctin High – Aircraft Systems and Performance 1 cr.

Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester

This course will introduce students to basic aircraft and UAS structures COURSE DESCRIPTIONS: CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION 39FCPS HIGH SCHOOL COURSE OFFERINGS GUIDE and their major components, principles of flight, and the fundamental physical laws affecting flight. Students will learn about basic aerodynamics and forces that act on aircraft in flight. Students will understand how aircraft are categorized, be able to identify their parts, and learn about aircraft construction techniques and materials. They will gain an in-depth understanding of the forces of flight—lift, weight, thrust, and drag—including how to make key calculations. Students will take an in-depth look at the systems that make manned and unmanned aircraft work. Beginning with aircraft propulsion, students will learn about the different types of engines that produce thrust to propel an aircraft or UAS. Students will develop an