Atmospheric Flight Mechanics and Control

Enrollment Requirements: Undergraduate Prerequisite: ENGME 302 and ENGME 421 Introduction to stability and control of atmospheric flight vehicles. Forces and moments on aircraft. Static and dynamic stability. Equations of motion. Feedback design using root locus. Flying quality standards. Longitudinal and lateral autopilots. Includes design project and lab. Cannot be taken for credit in addition to ENG ME 404, ENG EC 402, or ENG BE 404.