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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

Lecturers & Examiners: Dr. Marc Immer
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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:22:43

Abstract

Equations of motion. Aircraft flight performance, flight envelope. Aircraft static stability and control, longitudinal and lateral stability. Dynamic longitudinal and lateral stability.

Objective

- Knowledge of methods to solve flight mechanic problems - To be able to apply basic methods for flight performance calculation and stability investigations

Content

Equations of motion. Aircraft flight performance, flight envelope. Aircraft static stability and control, longitudinal and lateral stability. Dynamic longitudinal and lateral stability.

Resources

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
English
Levels
MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
written 90 minutes
Aids
- Lecture material (slides and exercises)- Notes- Scientific calculator

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Aircraft Aerodynamics and Flight Mechanics
  • Thu 16:15-19:00 (HG D 1.1)
3 h weekly

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