INTRODUCTION TO FLIGHT MECHANICS
This course introduces a wide range of analysis techniques of relevance to the flight and performance characteristics of subsonic aircraft. The course is organized in five modules covering the following topics: review of basic aerodynamics, flow types, equation of motion, aircraft performance, and longitudinal/lateral stability and control. The course is supplemented with examples of aircraft design and performance, as well as with the analysis of real-life aircraft accidents to help students understand the practical use of the subject matter. Graduate/Undergraduate Equivalency: MECH 496 . Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for MECH 596 if student has credit for MECH 496 .
Prerequisites & course information
Short Title: INTRO TO FLIGHT MECHANICS Department: Mechanical Engineering Grade Mode: Standard Letter Course Type: Lecture Credit Hours: 3 Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students. Course Level: Graduate
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026–2027