The main objective of the course is to develop an understanding of the mechanics of aircraft flight. Methods for assessing and calculating the basic performance and static stability of aircraft will be studied in the course.

By mastering the prescribed curriculum, the student acquires sufficient theoretical and practical knowledge to be able to independently assess the performance of the aircraft and all the limitations of flight capabilities that arise from it. Within this course, students will receive a complete synthesis and verification of previously acquired knowledge and skills obtained within the group of subjects related to theoretical mechanics and aerodynamic subjects.

Introduction. General definitions of flight mechanics. General characteristics of the power plant. Stationary flight condition aircraft performance. Special performances: takeoff, landing, range and flight duration. Horizontal flight. Powerless flight. Fundamentals of stability and maneuverability of the aircraft.

Estimating of the basic aircraft performance. Estimating of the airplane special performance. Calculation of the range and endurance. Estimating of movement in the vertical plane. Aircraft gliding. Gliding airspeeds polar curve.

No formal prerequisites are required; however, it is recommended that students complete the course “Aerodynamic Constructions” before enrolling.

Lectures in electronic form, internet resources.

Total assigned hours: 45

New material: 14
Elaboration and examples (recapitulation): 4

Auditory exercises: 0
Laboratory exercises: 0
Calculation tasks: 12
Seminar paper: 0
Project: 6
Consultations: 0
Discussion/workshop: 0
Research study work: 0

Review and grading of calculation tasks: 0
Review and grading of lab reports: 0
Review and grading of seminar papers: 0
Review and grading of the project: 3
Test: 4
Test: 0
Final exam: 2

Activity during lectures: 5
Test/test: 40
Laboratory practice: 0
Calculation tasks: 0
Seminar paper: 0
Project: 0
Final exam: 55
Requirement for taking the exam (required number of points): 30

Rendulić Z., Mehanika leta, Vojnoizdavački i novinski centar, 1987.; Hull D.G., Fundamentals of Airplane Flight Mechanics, Springer, 2007.; Cook M.V., Flight Dynamics Principles, Second Edition, Butterworth-Heinemann, 2007.; Stengel R. F., Flight Dynamics, Princeton University Press, 2004.