Singapore University of Social Sciences

The module provides students with a fundamental understanding of the principles of aerospace dynamics and flight mechanics. In the first part, properties of the atmosphere and subsonic and supersonic aerodynamic flow theory are introduced. Aerofoil and wing theory are considered together with the integrated effects of aerofoils in lifting surfaces. Important contributions to drag are described along with simplified methods of estimating clean aircraft drag polars. After introducing basic concepts of the jet engine, the fundamental flight mechanics for unpowered and powered steady symmetrical flight are discussed. Topics such as climb performance and speed, take-off and landing analysis and range and endurance are also introduced along with basic static and dynamic handling qualities.