Fundamentals of Flight

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Conversion factors between si units and english units.
    Nomenclature.
    A brief history of aeronautics.
    The anatomy of the airplane.
    The nature of aerodynamic forces: dimensional analysis.
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Theory and experiment wind tunnels.
    The atmosphere.
    Incompressible one-dimensional flow.
    One-dimensional flow in a compressible fluid.
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Two-dimensional flow: lift and drag.
    The finite wing.
    Effects of viscosity.
    Determination of total incompressible drag.
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Compressibility drag.
    Airfoils and wings.
    High-lift systems.
    Aerodynamic performance.
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Stability and control.
    Propulsion.
    Structures.
    Hypersonic flow.
    Rocket trajectories and orbits.