FACULTY OF ENGINEERING

Department of Aerospace Engineering

AE 304 | Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Name
Flight Mechanics
Code
Semester
Theory
(hour/week)
Application/Lab
(hour/week)
Local Credits
ECTS
AE 304
Spring
3
0
3
5

Prerequisites
  ME 206 To attend the classes (To enrol for the course and get a grade other than NA or W)
and AE 301 To attend the classes (To enrol for the course and get a grade other than NA or W)
Course Language
English
Course Type
Required
Course Level
First Cycle
Mode of Delivery -
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course -
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
Assistant(s) -
Course Objectives Flight mechanics is the application of Newton’s laws to the study of vehicle trajectories (performance), stability, and aerodynamic control. Flight mechanics is a discipline. As such, it has equations of motion, acceptable approximations, and solution techniques for the approximate equations of motion. We will focus on both the trajectory analysis and stability and aerodynamic control issues. The trajectory analysis is used to derive formulas and/or algorithms for computing the distance, time, and fuel along each mission leg. Stability and aerodynamic control contains static and dynamic stability and control. The aim of course is to provide fundamental principles of trajectory analysis and stability/control of an aircraft, and to intensify the knowledge by means of weakly homeworks.
Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Be able to describe the trajectory analysis of a flying aircraft,
  • Be able to solve equations of motion in three dimensional environments,
  • Be able to calculate the take-off performance of aircraft,
  • Be able to calculate the climb performance of aircraft,
  • Be able to determine the cruise, descending, and landing performance of aircraft,
Course Description Flight Mechanics course provides important tools in understanding of motion of aircraft. The course is composed of the topics related to mainly trajectory analysis, stability/control issues and computations.

 



Course Category

Core Courses
X
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
Media and Management Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

 

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week Subjects Related Preparation
1 The Evolution of the Airplane and Its Performance: A Short History. Aircraft Performance and Design, John D. Anderson, Mc-Graw-Hill Company, Ch. 1.
2 Aerodynamics of the Airplane: The Drag Polar; The Source of Aerodynamic Force, Aerodynamic Coefficients, The Aerodynamic Center. Aircraft Performance and Design, John D. Anderson, Mc-Graw-Hill Company, Ch. 2.
3 Aerodynamics of the Airplane: The Drag Polar; NACA Airfoil Nomenclature, Lift and Drag Buildup, The Drag Polar, Historical Note: The Origin of the Drag Polar. Aircraft Performance and Design, John D. Anderson, Mc-Graw-Hill Company, Ch. 2.
4 Some Propulsion Characteristics; Thrust and Efficiency-The Tradeoff, The Reciprocating Engine/Propeller Combination, The Turbojet Engine. Aircraft Performance and Design, John D. Anderson, Mc-Graw-Hill Company, Ch. 3
5 Some Propulsion Characteristics; The Turbofan Engine, The Turboprop, Miscellaneous Comments: Afterbuming and More on Specific Fuel Consumption. Aircraft Performance and Design, John D. Anderson, Mc-Graw-Hill Company, Ch. 3
6 The Equations of Motion. Aircraft Performance and Design, John D. Anderson, Mc-Graw-Hill Company, Ch. 4
7 Midterm
8 Airplane Performance: Steady Flight; Equations of Motion for Steady, Level Flight, Thrust Required (Drag), The Fundamental Parameters: Thrust-to-Weight Ratio, Wing Loading, Drag Polar, and Lift-to-Drag Ratio, Thrust Available and the Maximum Velocity of the Airplane. Aircraft Performance and Design, John D. Anderson, Mc-Graw-Hill Company, Ch. 5
9 Airplane Performance: Steady Flight; Power Required, Power Available and Maximum Velocity, Effect of Drag Divergence on Maximum Velocity, Minimum Velocity: Stall and High-Lift Devices. Aircraft Performance and Design, John D. Anderson, Mc-Graw-Hill Company, Ch.5
10 Airplane Performance: Steady Flight; Rate of Climb, Service and Absolute Ceilings, Time to Climb. Aircraft Performance and Design, John D. Anderson, Mc-Graw-Hill Company, Ch. 5
11 Airplane Performance: Steady Flight; Range, Endurance, Range and Endurance: A Summary and Some General Thoughts. Aircraft Performance and Design, John D. Anderson, Mc-Graw-Hill Company, Ch. 5
12 Airplane Performance: Accelerated Flight; Level Tum, The Pull-up and Pulldown Maneuvers. Aircraft Performance and Design, John D. Anderson, Mc-Graw-Hill Company, Ch. 6
13 Airplane Performance: Accelerated Flight; Limiting Case for Large Load Factor, The V-n Diagram. Aircraft Performance and Design, John D. Anderson, Mc-Graw-Hill Company, Ch. 6
14 Airplane Performance: Accelerated Flight; Energy Concepts: Accelerated Rate of Climb, Takeoff Performance, Landing Performance. Aircraft Performance and Design, John D. Anderson, Mc-Graw-Hill Company, Ch.6
15 General Review. Aircraft Performance and Design, John D. Anderson, Mc-Graw-Hill Company, Ch. 6
16 Final

 

Course Notes/Textbooks

Aircraft Performance and Design, John D. Anderson, Mc-Graw-Hill Company, ISBN-13:978-0-07-070245-5. 

Suggested Readings/Materials

Airplane Design, Jan Roskam, Part VII: Determination of stability, control, and performance characteristics, Roskam Aviation and Engineering Corporation.

 

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities Number Weigthing
Participation
Laboratory / Application
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
1
25
Presentation / Jury
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exams
Midterm
1
25
Final Exam
1
50
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade
1
40
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade
1
60
Total

ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

Semester Activities Number Duration (Hours) Workload
Theoretical Course Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
3
48
Laboratory / Application Hours
(Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours)
16
0
Study Hours Out of Class
16
5
80
Field Work
0
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
0
Portfolio
0
Homework / Assignments
5
3.20
16
Presentation / Jury
0
Project
0
Seminar / Workshop
0
Oral Exam
0
Midterms
1
2
2
Final Exam
1
2
2
    Total
148

 

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

#
Program Competencies/Outcomes
* Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1

To have theoretical and practical knowledge that have been acquired in the area of Mathematics, Natural Sciences, and Aerospace Engineering.

X
2

To be able to assess, analyze and solve problems by using the scientific methods in the area of Aerospace Engineering.

X
3

To be able to design a complex system, process or product under realistic limitations and requirements by using modern design techniques.

4

To be able to develop, select and use novel tools and techniques required in the area of Aerospace Engineering.

X
5

To be able to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results.

6

To be able to develop communication skills, ad working ability in multidisciplinary teams.

X
7

To be able to communicate effectively in verbal and written Turkish; writing and understanding reports, preparing design and production reports, making effective presentations, giving and receiving clear and understandable instructions.

8

To have knowledge about global and social impact of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; to have knowledge about contemporary issues as they pertain to engineering; to be aware of the legal ramifications of Aerospace Engineering solutions.

9

To be aware of professional and ethical responsibility; to have knowledge about standards utilized in engineering applications.

10

To have knowledge about industrial practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; to have awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; to have knowledge about sustainable development.

11

To be able to collect data in the area of Aerospace Engineering, and to be able to communicate with colleagues in a foreign language (‘‘European Language Portfolio Global Scale’’, Level B1).

12

To be able to speak a second foreign language at a medium level of fluency efficiently.

13

To recognize the need for lifelong learning; to be able to access information, to be able to stay current with developments in science and technology; to be able to relate the knowledge accumulated throughout the human history to Aerospace Engineering.

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest

 


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