Fundamentals of Flight

AERO10022 Fundamentals of Flight 10 Semester 2 Undergraduate Level 1 Nicholas Bojdo Unit coordinator Aerospace Engineering 1 FHEQ level (Framework for Higher Education Qualifications) ' First part HE study/Bachelors ' European Credit Transfer & Accumulation System Rating : 5.0 Fundamentals of Flight provides a foundational understanding of aircraft aerodynamics and flight mechanics, equipping students with the requisite knowledge to assess the longitudinal static stability of a given aircraft. It teaches how to determine the neutral point of a subsonic aircraft based on the aerodynamics of the main wing and tail, and why its position relative to the centre of gravity determines the degree of static stability of the aircraft. It covers the basics of piloting using flight simulation to give students an appreciation of what inputs are required to perform a basic flight mission. <o:p></o:p> Fundamentals of Flight provides a foundational understanding of aircraft aerodynamics and flight mechanics, equipping students with the requisite knowledge to assess the longitudinal static stability of a given aircraft. It teaches how to determine the neutral point of a subsonic aircraft based on the aerodynamics of the main wing and tail, and why its position relative to the centre of gravity determines the degree of static stability of the aircraft. It covers the basics of piloting using flight simulation to give students an appreciation of what inputs are required to perform a basic flight mission. The unit represents the first in the series of five units taught in successive semesters that aim to build an aerodynamic model of a complete aircraft, culminating in a computer code that can analyse the dynamic response of a given aircraft geometry. The code is developed through a vertically integrated semester-by-semester computer workshop and aims to equip students with an ability to apply knowledge of programming and aircraft flight theory to a real engineering problem.<o:p></o:p><o:p></o:p> The aims of this unit are: 1. To impart in-depth understanding of the underlying physics for the aerodynamics of 2D aerofoils, finite wings, aircraft at subsonic flight regimes; 2. To evaluate the forces and moments generated on aircraft in subsonic flows to assess the longitudinal static stability of an aircraft; 3. To equip students with the basic knowledge of flight mechanics and aircraft anatomy to be able to justify the control inputs required to perform mission manoeuvres. <o:p></o:p> 0 Other 100% Online exam - 50%Online test - 50% N Assessment practical exam 3 eAssessment 2 Lectures 20 Practical classes & workshops 20 Supervised time in studio/wksp 2 53