BASIC JET ENGINE OPERATIONS

Course Information

This course discusses the basic structure, operation, advantages and limitations of the jet engine. It also discusses the differences between piston and jet engines to include the differences in performance and the advantages and limitations of each type of engine. Designed for those transitioning from piston to jet engine operations as an introduction.

Content of the Course

Slide 40 Duration 00:28:00 Exam No
  • COURSE START
  • INTRODUCTION
  • BASIC OPERATION
  • ADVANTAGES
  • DIFFERENCES
  • FUNCTIONING
  • OPERATING THE JET ENGINE
  • TEMPERATURE MONITORING
  • JET ENGINE IGNITION
  • CONTINUOUS IGNITION
  • FUEL HEATERS
  • SETTING POWER
  • THRUST TO THRUST LEVER RELATIONSHIP
  • VARIATION OF THRUST WITH RPM
  • SLOW ACCELERATION OF THE JET ENGINE
  • JET ENGINE EFFICIENCY
  • ABSENCE OF PROPELLER EFFECT
  • ABSENCE OF PROPELLER SLIPSTREAM
  • ABSENCE OF PROPELLER DRAG
  • SPEED MARGINS
  • COURSE END