The course approaches the design of an aircraft from the principles of aerodynamics and the equations of motion for a rigid aircraft in steady state level flight, maneuvering flight, and during takeoff and landing. A flight laboratory in the departments fixed-wing airplanes provide an opportunity to obtain data and analyze the steady state stability and control of an actual aircraft. Theoretical concepts are demonstrated in laboratory sessions that include low-speed wind tunnel testing.
Lessons
28 @ 75 min (2.000 Att/wk)
Labs
2 @ 120 min
Special requirements
Two flight laboratory reports, glider design and test.
