Friday, February 5, 2016

Syllabus: Flight Mechanics

General
Use the following link to register: http://eepurl.com/bPhuov
Course Instructor: Ondej Karas
Office: Lab. de Aerodinmica
Email: ondra.karas@gmail.com
Class Schedule: We 2.30pm - 4.00pm; Fr 1.00pm - 2.30pm;
Office Hours: Mo, We 1.00pm - 2.30pm; Fr 11.30am - 3.00pm

Course Information
This course covers the estimation and determination of aircraft performance in all
phases of flight, including straight and level flight, climbing and descending flight,
turning flight, takeoff and landing. We place a special emphasis on manual calculation of
all parameters, as well as the use of charted data to determine performance
parameters.

Course Topics
- 1.0 Straight and Level Flight
1.1 Lift
1.2 Drag
- 2.0 Climbing/Descending Flight
2.1 Influence of Weight
2.2 Best Rate/Angle of Climb
- 3.0 Turning Flight
3.1 Load Factor
3.2 Turn Rate and Radius
- 4.0 Performance
4.1 Takeoff Distance Calculation
4.2 Landing Distance Calculation

1.3 Thrust
1.4 Long Range Cruise
2.3 Best Glide Speed
2.4 Effect of Wind
3.3 Sideslip
3.4 Asymmetric Thrust
4.3 Fuel Consumption and Range
4.4 Service Ceiling

Grading
Diagnostic Quiz on Aerodynamics (5%)
Quiz on Propeller Thrust (5%)
Units 1-3: Test (15% each) + Quiz (5% each)
Unit 4: Performance Calculator (30%)
Additional bonus points can be obtained during certain classes.