In this course, you will understand the influence of the angle of attack and speed on the lift. Then we will focus on hazards and limitations, like stall, spiral dive, or flutter.
Flight mechanics - Lift and trajectory
Flight mechanics - Lift and trajectory
This course is part of Fundamentals of Flight mechanics Specialization
Instructor: Eric Poquillon
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6 hours to complete
3 weeks at 2 hours a week
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Define the lift coefficent.
Describe the relation between angle of attack and speed.
Describe the limitation of a flight interms of speed, altitude and attitude.
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There are 4 modules in this course
At the end of this module, you will understand the influence of the angle of attack and speed on the lift.
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2 videos6 readings3 assignments1 discussion prompt1 plugin
Let's focus on hazards and limitations, like stall, spiral dive, or flutter... You will understand why stall phenomenon and Mach number limit the maximum lift and altitude the airplane can achieve. What is flutter and why the altitude and speed of the airplane must be restricted to a safe domain?
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11 videos4 readings7 assignments1 discussion prompt
As we know how to create lift, let's use it now to actually control the trajectory. We will first look at how to change our flight direction in the horizontal plane by doing a turn. We will then look at the change in the vertical plane when we pull up or push over. Sometimes, alteration of the trajectory is due to external factors like turbulence, which may result in unwanted load factor spikes. We will determine what we can do to reduce this nuisance.
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6 videos3 readings3 assignments1 discussion prompt
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GS
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Reviewed on Apr 9, 2022
Really great explanation and videos, a few more animations would have made topics more clearer
LS
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Reviewed on Aug 26, 2023
Nice introduction to the topic but was hoping for more details about 'flutter' for flight control surfaces and how it is managed.
DW
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Reviewed on Feb 11, 2023
Need more practice questions to better prepare for the test, a printable booklet would be nice
Recommended if you're interested in Physical Science and Engineering
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