Aircraft Performance and Flight Management

课程简介

/ Indicative Syllabus Aircraft Aerodynamics – Airfoil lift, drag and moments; Airfoil data; Compressibility correction; Finite wing aerodynamics; Induced drag; High-lift mechanisms. Aircraft Performance – Drag polar; Propulsion characteristics; Tradeoff between thrust availability and performance efficiency; Thrust and power requirements for cruising flight; Altitude effects; Climb and descent performance; Gliding flight; Takeoff and landing; Level turn, pull-up and pull-down. Maneuvering Flight Management – Equations of motion; Small perturbation theory; Flying qualities; Pitching moments of airfoil; Aerodynamic center and trim; Static and dynamic stability; Stability and control Longitudinal and lateral stability; Stalling and spinning; Flight management and guidance computers (FMGC). -- 1 of 3 --

目标

To teach students fundamental aerodynamic principles and performance analysis for the management of aircraft flight in atmosphere.

先修要求

/ Co-requisite/ Exclusion Pre-requisite: AMA2112 Mathematics II

Teaching Pattern

Methodology Lectures are used to deliver the fundamental knowledge in relation to various aspects of aerodynamic characteristics for aircraft as well as their influence in determining the aircraft performance and maneuver management for atmospheric flight (Outcomes a to c). Tutorials are used to illustrate the application of fundamental knowledge to practical flight situations (Outcomes a to c). Teaching/Learning Methodology Intended subject learning outcomes to be covered a b c 1. Lecture    2. Tutorial   