Flight Mechanics

Flight Mechanics introduces the students to the basics of flight physics. It is a key module in any aerospace course to illustrate how different theories from aerodynamics to propulsion are combined to arrive at a basic flight simulation environment.

The students will learn different ways to parameterise the motion of an aircraft and develop an understanding of what factors influence the handling of an aircraft. The latter will be demonstrated in virtual flight simulation experiments. During virtual flight simulation sessions the students will experience the factors that influence the handling qualities of conventional aircraft.