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Flight mechanics - Lift and trajectory

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. You will understand why stall phenomenon and Mach number limit the maximum lift and altitude the airplane can achieve. Then, you must understand what is flutter and why the altitude and speed of the airplane must be restricted to a safe domain. In the end, we will explain how to control the trajectory of the airplane and the relation with lift and load factor. This course is a part of the specialization "Fundamentals of Flight mechanics".

Status: Mathematical Modeling
Status: Risk Control
IntermediateCourse6 hours

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LS

5.0Reviewed Aug 26, 2023

Nice introduction to the topic but was hoping for more details about 'flutter' for flight control surfaces and how it is managed.

MF

5.0Reviewed Jul 14, 2023

Very enjoyable, 100% reccomend. It gave me an opportunity to see what i cold be studyinf n higher education, and further cemented the idea that aerospace is what i would like to persue.

AC

4.0Reviewed Jul 26, 2024

Is useful and interesting course with incredible learning for those who are passionate in this field .

DW

4.0Reviewed Feb 11, 2023

Need more practice questions to better prepare for the test, a printable booklet would be nice

SW

5.0Reviewed Jul 8, 2023

Excellent course contents and efforts of instructor taken. Never before I have seen that much passion in sharing knowledge with students. An instructor has really excellent knowledge.

AD

5.0Reviewed Jun 8, 2024

like living in a plane and understanding how its mechanics work !

GS

4.0Reviewed Apr 9, 2022

Really great explanation and videos, a few more animations would have made topics more clearer

VV

5.0Reviewed Aug 16, 2024

excellent course covering important summary in short

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