On October 16, 2025, Andrii Tsarenko, senior teacher of the Air Transport Department of the Kremenchuk Flight College of the KhNUIA, held a scientific seminar on ‘Features of the operation of helicopter gas turbine engine compressors in different climatic conditions’ for students of educational and professional programs ‘Air Navigation’ and ‘Maintenance and Repair of Aircraft and Aircraft Engines,’ majoring in 272 Air Transport.

The scientific seminar covered the results of the latest scientific researches on the influence of various climatic factors on the condition and operation of helicopter gas turbine engine compressors, namely, the impact of high and low ambient temperatures, dust contamination of gas turbine engine compressor parts, and the marine conditions.

Particular attention was paid to the process of abrasive wear of compressor parts. The participants considered the main models of erosion wear of working blades and the results of scientific researches on this topic. They analysed the impact of compressor blade wear on engine performance. In addition, they discussed ways to minimize the impact of abrasive particles on engine parts, namely:

– the use of dust protection devices;

– monitoring the condition of the flow path and measuring compressor blade wear;

– careful selection of landing sites;

– removing sand and dust from helicopter landing sites;

– starting engines in headwinds;

– taking off and landing with a short run-up and upwind.

Therefore, given the prospects for the development of aviation, scientific seminars of this type contribute to expanding the knowledge of applicants, allow them to better understand the processes occurring during the operation of aircraft and aircraft engines, and navigate relevant scientific research issues.