ASE172 INTRODUCTION TO AIRCRAFT PERFORMANCE
| Course Code: |
3840172 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): |
3(3-0) |
| ECTS Credit: |
4.0 |
| Department: |
Aerospace Engineering |
| Language of Instruction: |
English |
| Level of Study: |
Undergraduate |
| Course Coordinator: |
Assist.Prof.Dr ANNA PRACH |
| Offered Semester: |
Spring Semesters. |
| Prerequisite: |
Set 1: 3840101
|
| The course set above should be completed before taking
ASE172 INTRODUCTION TO AIRCRAFT PERFORMANCE . |
Course Content
Elements and functions of A/C basic configuration. Forces and moments acting on an A/C; aerodynamic coefficients. Standard atmosphere. Performance: equations of motion; horizontal flight; climb performance; take-off performance; gliding; descent and landing performance; range and endurance; flight envelope; V-n diagram. Longitudinal static stability; aerodynamic center; criterion for longitudinal static stability; static margin; unstable A/C.
