MAE3911

Flight mechanics

(ENG)

D Honnery

4 points + 22 lecture hours and 22 tutorial/laboratory hours + First semester + Clayton + Prerequisites: MAE1415 or MEC1415, MEC2430 + Prohibitions: TEC3911

Synopsis: Aircraft performance during take-off, climb, level flight and landing. Aircraft stability and static equilibrium including the effect of components. Aircraft control surfaces and devices, the trimmed equilibrium condition and its effect on performance.

Assessment: Examination (2 hours): 70% + Assignments and laboratory reports: 30%