151-1115-00L  Aircraft Aerodynamics and Flight Mechanics

SemesterSpring Semester 2021
LecturersJ. Wildi
Periodicityyearly recurring course
Language of instructionGerman


AbstractEquations of motion. Aircraft flight perfomance, flight envelope. Aircraft static stability and control, longituadinal and lateral stbility. Dynamic longitudinal and lateral stability.
Flight test. Wind tunnel test.
Learning objective- Knowledge of methods to solve flight mechanic problems
- To be able to apply basic methods for flight performence calculation and stability investigations
- Basic knowledge of flight and wind tunnel tests and test evaluation methods
ContentEquations of motion. Aircraft flight perfomance, flight envelope. Aircraft static stability and control, longituadinal and lateral stbility. Dynamic longitudinal and lateral stability.
Flight testing. Wind tunnel testing.
Lecture notesAusgewählte Kapitel der Flugtechnik (J. Wildi)
LiteratureMc Cormick, B.W.: Aerodynamics, Aeronautics and Flight Mechanics (John Wiley and Sons), 1979 / 1995

Anderson, J: Fundamentals of Aerodynamics (McGraw-Hill Comp Inc), 2010
Prerequisites / NoticeRecommended: Lecture 'Basics of Aircraft und Vehicle Aerodynamics' (FS)