MG 490 Aerodynamics and Flight Performance

This course is a study of fundamental aerodynamics as it pertains to flight forces such as lift, drag, thrust, etc., as well as, how these characteristics of airfoils and aircraft shapes and structures affect the crafts performance. Differences between atmospheric and space flight will be addressed and how allowances are made in design and operations. Bernoullis principle affecting the creation of lift used to counter weight will be explained. Performance where thrust used to counter drag will be addressed. Newtons basic laws of motion will be explored and applied to both aircraft and spacecraft. The importance and practice of sub-sonic and super/hyper sonic wind tunnel testing is included. Various aspects of flight performance will be addressed.

Credits

3