ME 274

Introduction to Flight Dynamics

Review of Laplace Transforms, matrix algebra, and aerodynamics. Derivation of aircraft rigid body equations of motion. Linearization of the equation of motion about reference flight (trim) condition, and separation into longitudinal and lateral equations of motion. Determination of aerodynamic stability derivatives and control effectiveness. Trim analysis, static and dynamic stability and control. Aircraft handling qualities and stability augmentation. Simulation of aircraft response to control and atmospheric inputs.

Units: 3.0