Advanced Aerodynamics

Catalog description

This course will survey the theory of airplane performance and flight characteristics to include pilot static calibration, weight and balance, engine and propeller performance, takeoff and landing performance, range and endurance, excess energy and power, 1G stalls, turn performance, and longitudinal, lateral and directional static and dynamic stability and control. The course will provide in class instruction and practical laboratory work in both a simulator and aircraft to quantitatively document aircraft performance, and stability and control. Flight test data reduction and reporting techniques will conclude the learning objectives as student will report on the results of their evaluations.