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151-1115-00L 4 Credits MSC D-ITET , D-MAVT , D-INFK
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Aircraft Aerodynamics and Flight Mechanics

Ausgewählte Kapitel der Flugtechnik

Lecturers & Examiners: Dr. Jürg Wildi
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:54:30

Abstract

Equations 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.

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

Content

Equations 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.

Resources

Lecture Notes

Ausgewählte Kapitel der Flugtechnik (J. Wildi)

Literature

Mc Cormick, B.W.: Aerodynamics, Aeronautics and Flight Mechanics (John Wiley and Sons), 1979 / 1995 Anderson, J: Fundamentals of Aerodynamics (McGraw-Hill Comp Inc), 2010

General Information

Language
German
Levels
MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
written 90 minutes
Aids
Skript "Grundlagen der Flugtechnik" und Skript "Ausgewählte Kapitel der Flugtechnik" sowie ÜbungsunterlagenSelbst erstellte Zusammenfassung / Notizen / VorlesungsunterlagenTechnisch-wissenschaftlicher Taschenrechner (ohne Internet-Zugang) erforderlich
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Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Ausgewählte Kapitel der Flugtechnik
  • Thu 16:15-19:00 (ML F 39)
3 h weekly

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