Aircraft Design

3 units

This course is a survey of the Roskam method of aircraft design. Students will learn how to balance aerodynamics, structures, propulsion, and stability and control to develop an aircraft suited to perform a given mission profile while conforming to given set of requirements. Also covered are weight estimation and manufacturability and how to utilized historical aircraft data to guide the design of future aircraft. The course in intended to prepare students to better compete in design and design, build and fly competitions in addition to being better prepared to work in any aspect of the aerospace industry.