Module #1 Introduction to Aircraft Performance and Flight Dynamics Overview of aircraft performance and flight dynamics, importance, and applications
Module #2 Aircraft Design and Performance Parameters Aircraft design elements, performance parameters, and their impact on flight dynamics
Module #3 Aerodynamics Fundamentals Basics of aerodynamics, airfoil theory, and Bernoullis equation
Module #4 Lift and Drag Forces Calculation and analysis of lift and drag forces, lift-to-drag ratio, and aerodynamic coefficients
Module #5 Airplane Motions and Rotations Introduction to airplane motions, rotations, and fixed and free body diagrams
Module #6 Equations of Motion Derivation and application of equations of motion for aircraft, including kinematic and dynamic equations
Module #7 Stability and Control Concepts of stability and control, including static and dynamic stability, and control surfaces
Module #8 Longitudinal Dynamics Analysis of pitch, yaw, and roll motions, and their effects on aircraft stability and control
Module #9 Lateral Dynamics Analysis of sideslip, bank, and turn dynamics, and their effects on aircraft stability and control
Module #10 Directional Dynamics Analysis of yaw and roll dynamics, and their effects on aircraft stability and control
Module #11 Aircraft Performance Envelope Analysis of aircraft performance limits, including speed, altitude, and maneuvering envelopes
Module #12 Takeoff and Landing Performance Analysis of takeoff and landing performance, including ground roll, climb, and descent
Module #13 Cruise and Endurance Performance Analysis of cruise and endurance performance, including range and endurance calculations
Module #14 Climb and Descent Performance Analysis of climb and descent performance, including rate of climb and descent
Module #15 Maneuvering Performance Analysis of maneuvering performance, including turns, rolls, and G-forces
Module #16 Aircraft Performance Analysis Tools Introduction to aircraft performance analysis tools, including graphical methods and computational software
Module #17 Flight Test Methods Introduction to flight test methods, including data collection and analysis
Module #18 Aircraft Performance Optimization Methods for optimizing aircraft performance, including multi-disciplinary design optimization
Module #19 Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) Unique performance and flight dynamics considerations for UAVs
Module #20 Rotorcraft Performance and Flight Dynamics Unique performance and flight dynamics considerations for helicopters and rotorcraft
Module #21 Aerodynamic Modeling and Simulation Introduction to aerodynamic modeling and simulation techniques, including CFD and wind tunnel testing
Module #22 Flight Dynamics Modeling and Simulation Introduction to flight dynamics modeling and simulation techniques, including 6-DOF and flight simulator models
Module #23 Aircraft Performance Certification Regulations and guidelines for aircraft performance certification, including FAA and ICAO standards
Module #24 Performance and Safety Considerations Performance and safety considerations for aircraft design and operation, including risk analysis and mitigation
Module #25 Case Studies in Aircraft Performance and Flight Dynamics Real-world examples and case studies of aircraft performance and flight dynamics
Module #26 Future Directions in Aircraft Performance and Flight Dynamics Emerging trends and technologies in aircraft performance and flight dynamics, including electric and hybrid-electric propulsion
Module #27 Group Project:Aircraft Performance Analysis Student-led group project to analyze and optimize aircraft performance
Module #28 Individual Project:Flight Dynamics Modeling Student-led individual project to model and simulate flight dynamics of an aircraft
Module #29 Review and Assessment Review of key concepts and assessment of student knowledge and understanding
Module #30 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Aircraft Performance and Flight Dynamics career
