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		3	0	3	5

Prerequisites	AE 301 to succeed (To get a grade of at least DD)
Course Language	English
Course Type	-
Course Level	-
Mode of Delivery	Face to Face
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course	-
National Occupational Classification Code	-
Course Coordinator	-
Course Lecturer(s)	-
Assistant(s)	-

Course Objectives

The purpose of this course is to examine the motion of aircraft in the atmosphere and predict their performance.

Learning Outcomes

The students who succeeded in this course;

Name	Description	PC Sub	* Contribution Level
Name	Description	PC Sub	1	2	3	4	5
LO1	Describe aerodynamics of a whole aircraft.	1.5			X
LO2	Compare different aircraft propulsion systems.	1.5				X
LO3	Solve equations of motion in three dimensional environments.	1.5			X
LO4	Solve equations related to steady flight; equations of motion for steady, level flight.	1.5				X
LO5	Calculate the take-off and the climb performance of an aircraft.	1.5			X
LO6	Determine the cruise, descending, and landing performance of aircraft.	1.5		X
LO7	Design aerodynamics test.	5.2			X

Course Description

Flight Mechanics course provides important information about understanding the motion of the aircraft. In this context, firstly trajectory analysis, then performance issues, and also calculations related to the mentioned issues are discussed.

Related Sustainable Development Goals

Course Category	Core Courses
	Major Area Courses
	Supportive Courses
	Media and Managment Skills Courses
	Transferable Skill Courses

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week	Subjects	Required Materials	Learning Outcome
1	Evaluation of Aircraft and Their Performance, Brief History	Aircraft Performance and Design, John D. Anderson, Mc-Graw-Hill Company, Ch. 1.	LO1
2	Aircraft Aerodynamics: Drag Poles; Source of Aerodynamic Forces, Aerodynamic Coefficients, Aerodynamic Center.	Aircraft Performance and Design, John D. Anderson, Mc-Graw-Hill Company, Ch. 2	LO1
3	Aircraft Aerodynamics: Drag Poles; NACA Profile Definitions, Lift and Drag Configuration, Drag Poles, Historical Note: The Birth of Drag Poles.	Aircraft Performance and Design, John D. Anderson, Mc-Graw-Hill Company, Ch. 2	LO1
4	Some Propulsion System Characteristics; Thrust and Efficiency, Propeller Engines, Turbojet Engine.	Aircraft Performance and Design, John D. Anderson, Mc-Graw-Hill Company, Ch. 3	LO2
5	Some Propulsion System Characteristics; Evaluations on Turbofan Engine, Turboprop Engine, Afterburner Systems and Fuel Consumption.	Aircraft Performance and Design, John D. Anderson, Mc-Graw-Hill Company, Ch. 3	LO2
6	Equations of Motion.	Aircraft Performance and Design, John D. Anderson, Mc-Graw-Hill Company, Ch. 4	LO3
7	Aircraft Performance: Steady Flight; Equations of Motion for Steady Flight, Level Flight, Thrust Requirement (Drag), Fundamental Parameters, Thrust-to-Weight Ratio, Wing Loading, Drag Polar, Lift-to-Drag Ratio, Aircraft Maximum Speed and Thrust.	Aircraft Performance and Design, John D. Anderson, Mc-Graw-Hill Company, Ch. 5	LO4
8	Midterm		-
9	Aircraft Performance: Steady Flight; Power Requirement, Top Speed and Power, Effect of Divergent Drag Increase on Top Speed, Minimum Speed, Total Separation and Lift Augmentation Systems.	Aircraft Performance and Design, John D. Anderson, Mc-Graw-Hill Company, Ch. 5	LO4
10	Aircraft Performance: Sustained Flight; Rate of Climb, Service and Absolute Ceiling, Time to Climb.	Aircraft Performance and Design, John D. Anderson, Mc-Graw-Hill Company, Ch. 5	LO5
11	Aircraft Performance: Sustained Flight; Range, Endurance, Overall Evaluations of Range and Endurance.	Aircraft Performance and Design, John D. Anderson, Mc-Graw-Hill Company, Ch. 6	LO4
12	Aircraft Performance: Accelerated Flight; Level Turn, Nose-Up and Nose-Down Maneuvers.	Aircraft Performance and Design, John D. Anderson, Mc-Graw-Hill Company, Ch. 6	LO4
13	Aircraft Performance: Accelerating Flight; Constraint Case at High Load Factors, V-n Diagram.	Aircraft Performance and Design, John D. Anderson, Mc-Graw-Hill Company, Ch. 6	LO4
14	Aircraft Performance: Accelerated Flight; Energy Approaches, Accelerated Rate of Climb, Takeoff Performance, Landing Performance.	Aircraft Performance and Design, John D. Anderson, Mc-Graw-Hill Company, Ch. 6	LO6
15	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	Weighting	LO1	LO2	LO3	LO4	LO5	LO6	LO7
Homework / Assignments	5	15		X	X	X	X	X
Project	1	10							X
Midterm	1	25	X	X	X	X
Final Exam	1	50	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
Total	8	100

ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

Semester Activities	Number	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Participation	-	-	-
Theoretical Course Hours	16	3	48
Laboratory / Application Hours	-	-	-
Study Hours Out of Class	14	3	42
Field Work	-	-	-
Quizzes / Studio Critiques	-	-	-
Portfolio	-	-	-
Homework / Assignments	5	4	20
Presentation / Jury	-	-	-
Project	-	-	-
Seminar / Workshop	-	-	-
Oral Exams	-	-	-
Midterms	1	20	20
Final Exam	1	20	20
		Total	150

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

#	PC Sub	Program Competencies/Outcomes	* Contribution Level
#	PC Sub	Program Competencies/Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
1	Engineering Knowledge: Knowledge of mathematics, science, basic engineering, computation, and related engineering discipline-specific topics; the ability to apply this knowledge to solve complex engineering problems.
	1	Mathematics
	2	Science
	3	Basic Engineering
	4	Computation
	5	Related engineering discipline-specific topics		LO6	LO1 LO3 LO5	LO2 LO4
	6	The ability to apply this knowledge to solve complex engineering problems
2	Problem Analysis: Ability to identify, formulate and analyze complex engineering problems using basic knowledge of science, mathematics and engineering, and considering the UN Sustainable Development Goals relevant to the problem being addressed.
3	Engineering Design: The ability to devise creative solutions to complex engineering problems; the ability to design complex systems, processes, devices or products to meet current and future needs, considering realistic constraints and conditions.
	1	Ability to design creative solutions to complex engineering problems
	2	Ability to design complex systems, processes, devices or products to meet current and future needs, considering realistic constraints and conditions
4	Use of Techniques and Tools: Ability to select and use appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and computing tools, including estimation and modeling, for the analysis and solution of complex engineering problems, while recognizing their limitations.
5	Research and Investigation: Ability to use research methods to investigate complex engineering problems, including literature research, designing and conducting experiments, collecting data, and analyzing and interpreting results.
	1	Literature research for the study of complex engineering problems
	2	Designing experiments			LO7
	3	Ability to use research methods, including conducting experiments, collecting data. analyzing and interpreting results
6	Global Impact of Engineering Practices: Knowledge of the impacts of engineering practices on society, health and safety, economy, sustainability, and the environment, within the context of the UN Sustainable Development Goals; awareness of the legal implications of engineering solutions.
	1	Knowledge of the impacts of engineering practices on society, health and safety, economy, sustainability, and the environment, within the context of the UN Sustainable Development Goals
	2	Awareness of the legal implications of engineering solutions
7	Ethical Behavior: Acting in accordance with the principles of the engineering profession, knowledge about ethical responsibility; awareness of being impartial, without discrimination, and being inclusive of diversity.
	1	Acting in accordance with the principles of the engineering profession, knowledge about ethical responsibility ethical responsibility
	2	Awareness of being impartial and inclusive of diversity, without discriminating on any subject
8	Individual and Teamwork: Ability to work effectively, individually and as a team member or leader on interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary teams (face-to-face, remote or hybrid).
	1	Ability to work individually and within the discipline
	2	Ability to work effectively as a team member or leader in multidisciplinary teams (face-to-face, remote or hybrid)
9	Verbal and Written Communication: Taking into account the various differences of the target audience (such as education, language, profession) on technical issues.
	1	Ability to communicate verbally
	2	Ability to communicate effectively in writing
10	Project Management: Knowledge of business practices such as project management and economic feasibility analysis; awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation.
	1	Knowledge of business practices such as project management and economic feasibility analysis
	2	Awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation
11	Lifelong Learning: Lifelong learning skills that include being able to learn independently and continuously, adapting to new and developing technologies, and thinking questioningly about technological changes.