Flight mechanics - The basis
Master the fundamentals of flight mechanics, from airplane components to Newton's laws and aerodynamic forces. Perfect for aviation enthusiasts and engineers.
Master the fundamentals of flight mechanics, from airplane components to Newton's laws and aerodynamic forces. Perfect for aviation enthusiasts and engineers.
This course cannot be purchased separately - to access the complete learning experience, graded assignments, and earn certificates, you'll need to enroll in the full Fundamentals of Flight mechanics Specialization program. You can audit this specific course for free to explore the content, which includes access to course materials and lectures. This allows you to learn at your own pace without any financial commitment.
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What you'll learn
Master airplane component terminology and geometry
Apply Newton's laws to aircraft motion and trajectory
Understand aerodynamic forces and energy concepts
Analyze load factors and their effects on aircraft
Calculate lift and thrust requirements for different flight conditions
Use flight mechanics principles for practical problem-solving
Skills you'll gain
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0.8 Hours PreRecorded video
15 assignments
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There are 4 modules in this course
This comprehensive course introduces the fundamental principles of flight mechanics. Students learn about airplane anatomy, flight controls, and basic aerodynamic concepts. The curriculum covers Newton's laws applied to aircraft motion, energy concepts in flight, and the forces acting on an airplane. Through practical examples and real-world applications, learners understand concepts like load factor, lift equations, and trajectory analysis. The course combines theoretical knowledge with hands-on exercises and flight simulator demonstrations.
Anatomy of the plane
Module 1 · 2 Hours to complete
Vocabulary and Tools
Module 2 · 2 Hours to complete
Basis of flight mechanics
Module 3 · 1 Hours to complete
Graded assessment for the course
Module 4 · 1 Hours to complete
Fee Structure
Instructor
Distinguished Flight Test Engineer and Aerospace Education Expert
Eric Poquillon serves as an Experimental Flight Dynamics Professor at ISAE-SUPAERO, bringing over 20 years of expertise in flight testing and aircraft certification. His extensive career includes significant roles at DGA Essais en vol (French Flight Test Center), where he conducted certification flight tests for major transport aircraft manufacturers including Airbus, Boeing, and Bombardier. He holds an Engineering degree from Ecole Centrale de Paris, a Flight Test Engineer License from EPNER, and a Master's in Business Administration. At ISAE-SUPAERO, he teaches flight dynamics and flight testing methods for both piloted aircraft and micro UAVs while serving as Headmaster of the TAS-AERO Advanced Master Program. His expertise extends to developing MOOCs on flight mechanics through Coursera, making aerospace education accessible to a global audience. His contributions to aviation safety and regulation include significant work on FAR/JAR/CS regulations and coordination of JAA/EASA Flight Panel on major Airbus projects
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