Department of Aerospace Engineering

AE 411 | Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Name

Aircraft Design

Code	Semester	Theory (hour/week)	Application/Lab (hour/week)	Local Credits	ECTS
AE 411	FALL	2	2	3	5

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

Course Objectives

This course aims to present the basic principles of aircraft conceptual design process, to provide common methods used in conceptual design stages, and to intensify the knowledge by means of weakly homeworks and term project.

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	Explain the stages through which an aircraft is designed, especially the conceptual design stage	1.3			X
LO2	Apply dimensioning processes in conceptual design stage of the aircraft	1.3			X
LO3	Draw sketches of aircraft configurations.	3.1		X
LO4	Explain the basic concepts of wing profile and geometry selection.	3.1			X
LO5	Define the basic parts and systems of the aircraft.	3.1			X
LO6	Define performance data related to aircraft performance and flight mechanics.	3.2			X

Course Description

Aircraft Design I course provides important tools in understanding of aircraft design process. Mission requirements are the basic design goals for aircraft. The course provides basic information about aerodynamics, structure, propulsion, landing gears, performance, and configuration layout. It also includes some conceptual design examples such as single-seat aerobatic and lightweight super-cruise fighter aircraft.

Related Sustainable Development Goals

Course Category	Core Courses	X
	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	Design – A separate discipline, overview of the design process, sizing from a conceptual sketch.	Daniel P. RAYMER, Aircraft Design: A Conceptual Approach, AIAA Education Series, published by AIAA, Inc., Ch. 3	LO1
2	Airfoil and geometry selection, wing loading and thrust-to-weight ratio.	Daniel P. RAYMER, Aircraft Design: A Conceptual Approach, AIAA Education Series, published by AIAA, Inc., Ch. 4	LO1
3	Initial sizing, configuration layout and loft, special considerations in configuration layout.	Daniel P. RAYMER, Aircraft Design: A Conceptual Approach, AIAA Education Series, published by AIAA, Inc., Ch. 6	LO2
4	Crew station, passengers, and payload, propulsion and fuel system integration.	Daniel P. RAYMER, Aircraft Design: A Conceptual Approach, AIAA Education Series, published by AIAA, Inc., Ch. 9	LO2
5	Landing gear and subsystems.	Daniel P. RAYMER, Aircraft Design: A Conceptual Approach, AIAA Education Series, published by AIAA, Inc., Ch. 11	LO3
6	Aerodynamics	Daniel P. RAYMER, Aircraft Design: A Conceptual Approach, AIAA Education Series, published by AIAA, Inc., Ch. 12	LO4
7	Propulsion	Daniel P. RAYMER, Aircraft Design: A Conceptual Approach, AIAA Education Series, published by AIAA, Inc., Ch. 13	LO5
8	Midterm		-
9	Structures and loads, weights.	Daniel P. RAYMER, Aircraft Design: A Conceptual Approach, AIAA Education Series, published by AIAA, Inc., Ch. 14	LO5
10	Stability, control, and handling qualities.	Daniel P. RAYMER, Aircraft Design: A Conceptual Approach, AIAA Education Series, published by AIAA, Inc., Ch. 16	LO5
11	Stability, control, and handling qualities.	Daniel P. RAYMER, Aircraft Design: A Conceptual Approach, AIAA Education Series, published by AIAA, Inc., Ch. 16	LO6
12	Cost analysis, sizing and trade studies.	Daniel P. RAYMER, Aircraft Design: A Conceptual Approach, AIAA Education Series, published by AIAA, Inc., Ch. 18	LO6
13	VTOL aircraft design.	Daniel P. RAYMER, Aircraft Design: A Conceptual Approach, AIAA Education Series, published by AIAA, Inc., Ch. 20	LO5
14	Conceptual design example: single-seat aerobatic aircraft.	Daniel P. RAYMER, Aircraft Design: A Conceptual Approach, AIAA Education Series, published by AIAA, Inc., Ch. 21	LO6
15	Semester Review		-
16	Final		-

Course Notes/Textbooks	• Daniel P. RAYMER Aircraft Design: A Conceptual Approach AIAA Education Series published by AIAA Inc. ISBN 0-930403-51-7.
Suggested Readings/Materials	-

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities	Number	Weighting	LO1	LO2	LO3	LO4	LO5	LO6
Laboratory / Application	1	15	X	X	X	X	X	X
Presentation / Jury	1	15	X	X	X	X	X	X
Midterm	1	30	X	X	X
Final Exam	1	40	X	X	X	X	X	X
Total	4	100

ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

Semester Activities	Number	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Participation	-	-	-
Theoretical Course Hours	16	2	32
Laboratory / Application Hours	16	2	32
Study Hours Out of Class	14	3	42
Field Work	-	-	-
Quizzes / Studio Critiques	-	-	-
Portfolio	-	-	-
Homework / Assignments	-	-	-
Presentation / Jury	2	10	20
Project	-	-	-
Seminar / Workshop	-	-	-
Oral Exams	-	-	-
Midterms	1	10	10
Final Exam	1	14	14
		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			LO1 LO2
	4	Computation
	5	Related engineering discipline-specific topics
	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		LO3	LO4 LO5
	2	Ability to design complex systems, processes, devices or products to meet current and future needs, considering realistic constraints and conditions			LO6
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
	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.