Aeronautical Department – Overview
The Aeronautical Engineering at ACS College of Engineering was established in the year of 2010 with an intake of 60 affiliated under VTU with AICTE recognition to meet the scope of burgeoning needs of Aerospace industry. Importance is given to full-fledged laboratories, Research activities & experienced faculty with industrial exposure as well. Leading application of Science and Technology in Aeronautical and Aerospace engineering for global utility. To produce and train responsible, competent, creative and innovative professionals in the field of aeronautical and aerospace engineering through world class academic and application programs. The department achieved NBA accreditation in 2018, reflecting its commitment to delivering high-quality education and maintaining global standards.
Aeronautical Department – Profile
Silicon city Bangalore is a hub of various Aerospace industries. With the intension to fulfil the increasing demands of skilled manpower in these industries and hence to serve the society, the Department of Aeronautical Engineering was established in the year 2010 with undergraduate Course in Bachelor of Engineering in Aeronautical Engineering under VTU, Belgaum. The course is approved by AICTE, New Delhi.
Course includes study in the areas of Aerodynamics, Aircraft Structures, Propulsion, Aircraft Performance, Stability and Control, UAV/Drones, Avionics, Aircraft Systems & Flight testing, various simulation and modelling techniques and Flight Vehicle Design concepts.
On successful completion of the course the student may get opportunities to join various Aerospace industries like DRDO, NAL, ARDE, GTRE, ADE, HAL, ISRO, DRDL, DGCA, TCS, Accenture, Airbus, Boeing, Dassault Aviation, Capgemini, GE, Honeywell, Safran Engineering Services etc.
The department is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, including an ISRO-sponsored IRNSS Data Centre, a High-Performance Computing Lab Facility sponsored by ARDB, a Smart Flight Simulator, and a Composite Materials and Testing Laboratory. These facilities provide students with hands-on learning experiences and exposure to cutting-edge aerospace technologies.
The curriculum is designed to blend core principles of Aerodynamics, Structures, and Propulsion in the early semesters with advanced topics such as Flight Vehicle Design and Computational Fluid Dynamics, Space Mechanics, Space Technology, Aircraft Stability and Control, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, and Drone Pilot Training in the later semesters.
The department also fosters industry-academia collaboration through its Aeronautical Society of India-Student Chapter, Institution of Engineers, Aeronautical Sector Skill Council (ASSC) Student Chapter, established in association with Jet Aerospace and Aviation Centre, to enhance students’ skills and industry readiness.
Quality Policy
- To provide competitive and academic programs to produce technologists and professionals for national and global needs.
- To be a centre for reference, research and consultation through smart partnership with industries and stake holders.
- Educate tomorrow’s leaders through innovative educational programs & pedagogies that have as their context the conception, design, implementation and operation of systems; and processes; create research opportunities that generate inventions, technologies and solutions to Aerospace problems.
Vision
To be at the focus of the Aerospace orbit with Global at the Apogee and Nation at the Perigee
Mission
- Lift the Knowledge of students beyond the sky of syllabus to become Engineering leaders
- Dragging the national and global resources for making the student as skilled managers
- Thrusting the students to propel beyond the atmosphere of Employment to Entrepreneurship
- Weightage to shape the students from I to PI to excel as an ethical and responsible citizens
PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES (PEO’S)
PEO-1 PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE Aeronautical Graduates will have the global awareness to apply their knowledge across interdisciplinary areas in nationally and globally emerging domains of Aeronautical Engineering for higher studies, Research, Employment, Entrepreneurship lifelong learning and product development.
PEO-2 LEADERSHIP SKILLS
Graduates will have multi tasking skills like software, Hardware, interpersonal skills and management qualities like critical thinking, decision making to implement their knowledge in the Aeronautical domain
PEO-3 ATTITUDE DEVELOPMENT
Graduates will possess the suitable attitude to recognize the need of the society and will be a citizen with strong ethics to protect the Environment and with better commitment to serve the society.
PROGRAM SPECIFIC OUTCOMES (PSOs)
PSO-1: AEROMODELLING Apply their Engineering knowledge of all the fundamental core subjects and the Hardware & Software skills in the development (Design, Fabrication, Analysis, Testing and Flying) of aero models (RC, UAV & DRONES)
PSO-2: AEROSPACE EXPOSURE Students will be given additional exposure in advanced development in the fields like Aerospace and helicopter designsPSO-3: CAREER IMPROVEMENT THROUGH NETWORK Graduates will get quality Industrial exposure and career opportunity in the field of Aeronautics and Aerospace from eminent scientists of ISRO, NAL and DRDO taking advantage from the department strong network
PROGRAM OUTCOME (POs)
PO1 – Engineering Knowledge: Apply the knowledge of mathematics, science, Engineering fundamentals, and an Engineering specialization to the solution of complex Engineering problems.PO2 – Problem Analysis: Identify, formulate, review research literature, and analyze complex Engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences, and Engineering sciences.
PO3 – Design/Development of solutions: Design solutions for complex engineering problems and design system components or processes that meet the specified needs with appropriate consideration for the public health and safety, and the cultural, societal, and environmental considerations.
PO4 – Conduct Investigations of Complex problems: Use research-based knowledge and research methods including design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesis of the information to provide valid conclusions.
PO5 – Modern Tool Usage: Create, select, and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools including prediction and modeling to complex engineering activities with an understanding of the limitations.
PO6 – The Engineer and Society: Apply reasoning informed by the contextual knowledge to assess societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to the professional Engineering practice.
PO7 – Environment and Sustainability: Understand the impact of the professional Engineering solutions in societal and environmental contexts, and demonstrate the knowledge of, and need for sustainable development.
PO8 – Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of the engineering practice.
PO9 – Individual and Team Work: Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams, and in multidisciplinary settings.
PO10 – Communication: Communicate effectively on complex engineering activities with the engineering community and with society at large, such as, being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear instructions.
PO11 – Project Management and Finance: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the Engineering and management principles and apply these to one’s own work, as a member and leader in a team, to manage projects and in multidisciplinary environments.
PO12 – Life-Long Learning: Recognize the need for, and have the preparation and ability to engage in independent and life-long learning in the broadest context of technological change.
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Aeronautical – MOU
Gloinnt Solutions Pvt Ltd Mannschaft Solutions Pvt Ltd Additive Industries Pvt Ltd 21CLabs Pvt Ltd Ozhli Academy of Science Aerotics Aerolance Flight Training Canada Rile India SS Tech STK Glonnint Solutions ISRO Sukra Heliteck Pvt ltd ACS-Ray Dynamics Aerolus Aerotech Aerozjet AviationAeronautical – Conference
National Conference on “Recent Innovations and Challenges in Aviation Technology (RICAT–2025)” National Conference on “Recent Innovations and Challenges in Aviation Technology (RICAT–2024)” National Level Conference on “Recent Innovations and Challenges in Aviation Technology (RICAT 2023)”Aeronautical – Faculty Achievements
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Aeronautical – Lab Manuals
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View BAEL504 Energy-Conversion Lab Manual
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View BAEL702 CFD Lab Manual
View BAEL303 Fluid Mechanics Lab Manual
View BAEL402 Aerodynamics Lab Manual
View BAEL403 Aircraft Propulsion Lab Manual
Aeronautical – Infrastructure
The department has the following state-of-the-art laboratories, Aerodynamics Lab, Energy Conversion Lab, Foundry&Forging Lab, Machine Shop, Material Testing Lab, Metrology Lab, Propulsion Lab, Structures Lab etc.
MiG 27 Fighter Jet
The Aeronautical Engineering department provides hands-on experience with MiG-27 variable sweep ground attack aircraft. The aircraft was built by the Soviet Union and later license produced in India by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited. The students understand the complete airframe structure in the campus and study design requirements, provisions to mount subsystems as well as control systems.
Hands on Experience in Flight Simulator
The Aeronautical Engineering department provides hands on experience with Flight simulators on the campus. This helps students artificially re-create aircraft flight and the environment in which it flies for pilot training, design or other purposes. Students understand how aircraft fly, how they react to applications of flight controls, the effects of other aircraft systems.
Subsonic Wind Tunnel
The students get an understanding of the nature of flow past various aircraft models through flow visualization techniques. The wind tunnel gives accurate results and is suitable for undergraduate study and research projects.
Aircraft Engines
Pratt Whitney R1830 Twin Engine and MiG 21 Turbojet:
Students understand the engine airframe components and structure materials of these engines in the campus.
Laboratory Facilities
Aerodynamics Lab:
The students get an understanding of nature of flow past various models through flow visualization techniques. The nature of pressure distribution over various aerofoil and body shapes is explained. The wake and boundary layer survey provide information on the momentum thickness and displacement thickness.
Structures Lab:
It provides the student with the practical knowledge of the various theorems, like -reciprocal theorem, buckling phenomenon of columns, WAGNER beam stresses information. The vibration of beam equipment provides information on types of modes and vibration patterns.
Propulsion Lab:
Experiments related to aircraft engines, force measurements through wall jets and measurement of speed of flame propagation is checked.
Lab Gallery
Departmental Activities since inception of the Department
Since then several technical talks and conferences have been arranged. For enhancing the practical skills, association also encourages students to participate in aero-modelling and various extra co curricular activities. Students have participated in various national events and won some of the events bringing laurels to themselves and the college.
Students Forum of the Department
Department has got its students association by name METAL HAWKS, inaugurated in the year 2011. Since then several technical talks and conferences have been arranged for enhancing the students’ practical skills. The association also encourages students to participate in aero-modelling and various extra co curricular activities.
University Results
Department has got a unique record of getting 100% results in VTU Examination, with more than 50% of students scoring distinction and remaining First Class.
Last year results, 3 of our students ranked in the top 10 at the university level.
