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Flight mechanics - Lift and trajectory

Master the principles of lift, angle of attack, and aircraft trajectory control. Understand flight limitations and safety.

Master the principles of lift, angle of attack, and aircraft trajectory control. Understand flight limitations and safety.

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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Flight mechanics - Lift and trajectory

This course includes

6 Hours

Of Self-paced video lessons

Intermediate Level

Completion Certificate

awarded on course completion

Free course

What you'll learn

  • Understand lift coefficient and angle of attack relationships

  • Identify and prevent stall conditions

  • Analyze flight envelope limitations and restrictions

  • Master trajectory control techniques

  • Comprehend speed and altitude operational limits

  • Evaluate load factors in various flight conditions

Skills you'll gain

Flight Mechanics
Lift Coefficient
Angle of Attack
Stall Prevention
Flight Envelope
Trajectory Control
Aircraft Limitations
Aerodynamics
Load Factor
Flight Safety

This course includes:

0.9 Hours PreRecorded video

14 assignments

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There are 4 modules in this course

This comprehensive course explores the relationship between lift, angle of attack, and aircraft trajectory. Students learn about lift coefficient calculations, stall phenomena, and flight envelope limitations. The curriculum covers critical concepts like flutter, spiral dive, and load factor analysis. Through practical examples and real flight demonstrations, learners understand how to control aircraft trajectory safely while considering speed and altitude limitations. The course emphasizes safety aspects and operational constraints in aircraft performance.

Lift and Angle of Attack

Module 1 · 1 Hours to complete

Limitations: Stall & Flight envelope

Module 2 · 2 Hours to complete

Controlling the trajectory

Module 3 · 1 Hours to complete

Summary and Final assessment

Module 4 · 1 Hours to complete

Fee Structure

Instructor

Eric Poquillon
Eric Poquillon

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19,650 Students

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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

Flight mechanics - Lift and trajectory

This course includes

6 Hours

Of Self-paced video lessons

Intermediate Level

Completion Certificate

awarded on course completion

Free course

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