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
