How do planes take off? How do they fly? How do pilots maintain control of them? And how high can airplanes fly? Get answers to all these questions and more with this specialization exploring the fundamentals of flight mechanics. You will learn how the laws of physics apply to airplanes and discover important concepts in aviation including lift, drag, and propulsion.
Fundamentals of Flight mechanics Specialization
Fundamentals of Flight mechanics Specialization
Get hands-on understanding of Flight mechanics. Apply it to the critical review of a flight accident report, or to the set up of a flight test program, or for drafting the preliminary design of an airplane.
Instructor: Eric Poquillon
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Get in-depth knowledge of a subject
(431 reviews)
Beginner level
No prior experience required
1 month at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Earn a career credential
Share your expertise with employers
What you'll learn
How Mach number can impact stall speed.
Why turboprops consume less than turbojets.
What exactly mean indications given by flight instruments (i.e. anemometer, altimeter).
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49 practice exercises
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Specialization - 4 course series
What you'll learn
Use precise and appropriate words to describe an airplane and its motion in the air.
Apply Newton's law to compute the evolution of the trajectory of an airplane, based on the aerodynamic forces acting on it.
Skills you'll gain
Mechanics, Physics, Applied Mathematics, Systems Of Measurement, Energy and Utilities, Simulations, Engineering Analysis, Mechanical Engineering, and Engineering Calculations
What you'll learn
How is defined the International Standard Atmosphere and how to use the corresponding tables.
How to position a flight point in terms of true airspeed, calibrated airspeed, Mach number, and altitude.
What is the basic functioning of an altimeter or an airspeed indicator.
Skills you'll gain
Engineering Calculations, Physics, Systems Of Measurement, Applied Mathematics, Engineering Analysis, Physical Science, and Mechanics
What you'll learn
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.
Skills you'll gain
Mechanics, Control Systems, Vibrations, Engineering Analysis, Hazard Analysis, and Mathematical Modeling
What you'll learn
Describe the speed and altitude control of an airplane.
Describe relationship between thrust, speed and altitude.
Skills you'll gain
Engineering Calculations, Physics, Mechanics, Thermal Management, Mathematical Modeling, and Engineering Analysis
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Frequently asked questions
Time to completion can vary based on your schedule and experience level, but most learners are able to complete the Specialization in about 4 months.
This specialization is designed to address a wide range of people and has no mandatory prerequisites. However, notions such as force and moment, mechanical energy, fundamental principle of dynamics, and notion of derivative will help to better follow some demonstrations.
We recommend that you take the courses in the order they are presented. This will help you to improve your skills.
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