Department of Aerospace Engineering

AE 412 | Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Name

Flight Stability and Control

Code	Semester	Theory (hour/week)	Application/Lab (hour/week)	Local Credits	ECTS
AE 412	SPRING	3	0	3	5

Prerequisites	To succesfully complete AE 305 (with a grade of at least DD)
Course Language	English
Course Type	ELECTIVE_COURSE
Course Level	First Cycle
Mode of Delivery	Face-To-Face
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course	Lecturing Problem Solving Simulation
National Occupational Classification Code	-
Course Coordinator	Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Osman Nuri Şahin
Course Lecturer(s)	Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Osman Nuri Şahin
Assistant(s)	-

Course Objectives

This course aims to provide students with knowledge of static and dynamic stability concepts for a fixed-wing aircraft and obtaining and use of equations of motion required for aircraft control.

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	Demonstrate the axis systems of an aircraft and their transformations.	1.3		X
LO2	Explain the static and dynamic stability and control of an aircraft	1.5			X
LO3	Define the equations of motion of an aircraft	1.5			X
LO4	Formulate transfer functions of an aircraft with using equations of motion	1.5		X
LO5	Calculate the performance values of an aircraft	1.5		X

Course Description

Flight stability and control course includes axis systems and their transformations , longitudinal and lateral static stability, general equations of motion, linearized longitudinal and lateral equations of motion, state space models of aircrafts, transfer functions and dynamic stability.

Related Sustainable Development Goals

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

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week	Subjects	Required Materials	Learning Outcome
1	Introduction to flight stability	Flight Dynamics Principles 3rd Edition. Micheal V. Cook. Elsevier Aerospace Engineering Series. Chapter 1	LO1
2	Axes systems and notations	Flight Dynamics Principles 3rd Edition. Micheal V. Cook. Elsevier Aerospace Engineering Series. Chapter 2	LO1
3	Axes systems and notations	Flight Dynamics Principles 3rd Edition. Micheal V. Cook. Elsevier Aerospace Engineering Series. Chapter 2	LO1
4	Static stability	Flight Dynamics Principles 3rd Edition. Micheal V. Cook. Elsevier Aerospace Engineering Series. Chapter 3	LO2
5	Static stability	Flight Dynamics Principles 3rd Edition. Micheal V. Cook. Elsevier Aerospace Engineering Series. Chapter 3	LO2
6	Static stability	Flight Dynamics Principles 3rd Edition. Micheal V. Cook. Elsevier Aerospace Engineering Series. Chapter 3	LO2
7	Equations of motion	Flight Dynamics Principles 3rd Edition. Micheal V. Cook. Elsevier Aerospace Engineering Series. Chapter 4	LO3
8	Ara Sınav		-
9	Equations of motion	Flight Dynamics Principles 3rd Edition. Micheal V. Cook. Elsevier Aerospace Engineering Series. Chapter 4	LO3
10	Equations of motion	Flight Dynamics Principles 3rd Edition. Micheal V. Cook. Elsevier Aerospace Engineering Series. Chapter 4	LO3
11	Equations of motion	Flight Dynamics Principles 3rd Edition. Micheal V. Cook. Elsevier Aerospace Engineering Series. Chapter 5	LO5
12	Longitudinal equations of motion	Flight Dynamics Principles 3rd Edition. Micheal V. Cook. Elsevier Aerospace Engineering Series. Chapter 6	LO4
13	Lateral equations of motion	Flight Dynamics Principles 3rd Edition. Micheal V. Cook. Elsevier Aerospace Engineering Series. Chapter 7	LO4
14	Dynamic stability	Flight Dynamics Principles 3rd Edition. Micheal V. Cook. Elsevier Aerospace Engineering Series. Chapter 8	LO5
15	Review		-
16	Final		-

Course Notes/Textbooks	Flight Dynamics Principles 3rd Edition. Micheal V. Cook. Elsevier Aerospace Engineering Series. ISBN 978-0-08-098242-7
Suggested Readings/Materials	Flight Stability and Automatic Control Robert C. Nelson ISBN 0-07-046273-9 Dynamics of Flight Stability and Control Bernard Etkin and Lloyd Duff Reid ISBN 0-47 1-0341 8-5

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities	Number	Weighting	LO1	LO2	LO3	LO4	LO5
Homework / Assignments	3	20	X	X	X	X	X
Midterm	1	35	X	X
Final Exam	1	45		X	X	X	X
Total	5	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	4	56
Field Work	-	-	-
Quizzes / Studio Critiques	-	-	-
Portfolio	-	-	-
Homework / Assignments	3	6	18
Presentation / Jury	-	-	-
Project	-	-	-
Seminar / Workshop	-	-	-
Oral Exams	-	-	-
Midterms	1	14	14
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
	4	Computation
	5	Related engineering discipline-specific topics		LO4 LO5	LO2 LO3
	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
	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.