Aircraft Performance. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours

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Prerequisite: Graduate standing in engineering or consent of instructor. Study of aircraft performance using the governing equations of fluid dynamics, atmospheric properties, and the concepts of lift and drag. Analysis of level flight performance, rates of climb, service and absolute ceilings, range, takeoff and landing, and turn performance. Study of longitudinal and lateral stability applied to aircraft. This course has Differential Tuition.