This introductory course provides an understanding of how fixed-wing aircraft
work and the forces and airflow involved in flight. Equations of motion are
derived for a rigid aircraft in steady state level flight, maneuvering flight, and
during takeoff and landing. Theoretical concepts are demonstrated in
laboratory sessions that include actual flights in the Department of Civil and
Mechanical Engineering's fixed-wing aircraft, and the evolution of flight during
a museum field trip.
Lessons
27 @ 75 min (2.000 Att/wk)
Labs
3 @ 120 min
Special requirements
One lab-related trip section, compensatory time given. Two lab exercises in a
fixed-wing aircraft.
