✓Lesson Snapshot
Student Objective
I can identify aerospace uses of hydraulic and pneumatic power.
Main Activity
Investigate where fluid power appears in aircraft, launch systems, landing gear, brakes, doors, and actuators.
Deliverable
Aerospace fluid-power application chart
Tools / Materials
Notebook, images/video examples, simple syringe or pneumatic examples
1ProblemUnderstand the challenge and why it matters.
Some aerospace systems require large force, smooth motion, or compact actuators. Fluid power can transmit and multiply force in ways that are useful for motion and control.
2ConceptLearn the engineering idea or skill.
Fluid power uses liquids or gases to transmit force. Hydraulic systems use liquids, while pneumatic systems use gases.
3ApplyUse the skill in a guided task.
Identify at least three aerospace systems that could use hydraulic or pneumatic actuation and explain why fluid power is useful there.
4DocumentRecord your evidence and decisions.
Complete an application chart with system, fluid type, motion produced, advantage, and possible limitation.
5ReviewCheck quality and identify your next step.
Your chart should connect fluid power to real engineering needs, not just list examples.
Lesson Resources
Use these files and shared website resources when they support today’s work.
Engineering Graph Paper
Use for flowcharts, system diagrams, calculations, mission layouts, and design sketches.
Open ResourceMeasurement Data Sheet
Use for rover trials, actuator tests, timing data, accuracy measurements, and observations.
Open ResourceEngineering Resource Library
Templates, reference sheets, sketch paper, and course support files.
Open Resource