In this course, you will understand the influence of the angle of attack and speed on the lift. Then we will focus on hazards and limitations, like stall, spiral dive, or flutter.
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Define the lift coefficent.
Describe the relation between angle of attack and speed.
Describe the limitation of a flight interms of speed, altitude and attitude.
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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
2 hours to complete
Lift and Angle of Attack
2 hours to complete
2 videos (Total 7 min), 6 readings, 3 quizzes
2 hours to complete
Limitations: Stall & Flight envelope
2 hours to complete
11 videos (Total 28 min), 4 readings, 7 quizzes
1 hour to complete
Controlling the trajectory
1 hour to complete
6 videos (Total 19 min), 3 readings, 3 quizzes
1 hour to complete
Summary and Final assessment
1 hour to complete
1 reading
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TOP REVIEWS FROM FLIGHT MECHANICS - LIFT AND TRAJECTORY
by DWFeb 11, 2023
Need more practice questions to better prepare for the test, a printable booklet would be nice
by GSApr 9, 2022
Really great explanation and videos, a few more animations would have made topics more clearer
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