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
28 @ 75 min (2.000 Att/wk)
Labs
2 @ 120 min
Special requirements
One lab-related trip section, compensatory time given
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
28 @ 75 min (2.000 Att/wk)
Labs
2 @ 120 min
Special requirements
One lab-related trip section, compensatory time given
The fundamental laws of fluid mechanics are used to develop the characteristic forces and moments generated by the flow about aerodynamic bodies. Lift, drag, and aerodynamic moments are studied for airfoils (2-D) and finite wings (3-D) in the subsonic flow regime. Theoretical concepts are demonstrated in laboratory sessions that include actual flights in the Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering's fixed-wing aircraft.
The fundamental laws of fluid mechanics are used to develop the characteristic forces and moments generated by the flow about aerodynamic bodies. Lift, drag, and aerodynamic moments are studied for airfoils (2-D) and finite wings (3-D) in the subsonic and supersonic flow regimes. Theoretical concepts are
demonstrated in laboratory sessions that include low-speed wind tunnel testing and actual flight in the Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering's fixed-wing aircraft.
The fundamental laws of fluid mechanics are used to develop the characteristic forces and moments generated by the flow about aerodynamic bodies. Lift, drag, and aerodynamic moments are studied for airfoils (2-D) and finite wings (3-D) in the subsonic and supersonic flow regimes. Theoretical concepts are
demonstrated in laboratory sessions that include low-speed wind tunnel testing and actual flight in the Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering's fixed-wing aircraft.
The fundamental laws of fluid mechanics are used to develop the characteristic forces and moments generated by the flow about aerodynamic bodies. Lift, drag, and aerodynamic moments are studied for airfoils (2-D) and finite wings (3-D) in the subsonic and supersonic flow regimes. Aircraft performance and design parameters are developed in both the classroom and laboratory sessions. The laboratory sessions include low-speed wind tunnel testing and actual flight in the Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering's fixed-wing aircraft located at Stewart International Airport.
Lessons
38 @ 55 min (2.500 Att/wk)
Labs
2 @ 120 min
Special requirements
One academic field trip, glider wing design and test.
The fundamental laws of fluid mechanics are used to develop the characteristic forces and moments generated by the flow about aerodynamic bodies. Lift, drag, and aerodynamic moments are studied for airfoils (2-D) and finite wings (3-D) in the subsonic and supersonic flow regimes. Aircraft performance and design parameters are developed in both the classroom and laboratory sessions. The laboratory sessions include low-speed wind tunnel testing and actual flight in the Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering's fixed-wing aircraft located at Stewart International Airport.
Lessons
38 @ 55 min (2.500 Att/wk)
Labs
2 @ 120 min
Special requirements
One academic field trip, glider wing design and test.
The fundamental laws of fluid mechanics are used to develop the characteristic forces and moments generated by the flow about aerodynamic bodies. Lift, drag, and aerodynamic moments are studied for airfoils (2-D) and finite wings (3-D) in the subsonic and supersonic flow regimes. Aircraft performance and design parameters are developed in both the classroom and laboratory sessions. The laboratory sessions include low-speed wind tunnel testing and actual flight in the Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering's fixed-wing aircraft located at Stewart International Airport.
Lessons
38 @ 55 min (2.500 Att/wk)
Labs
2 @ 120 min
Special requirements
One academic field trip, glider wing design and test.
