Aircraft Performance

What it is about

In this module you will learn the fundamentals of flight performance calculations and the underlying flight dynamics. Starting from a unified nomenclature, nonlinear equations of motion are derived and from them stationary flight states as well as performance quantities (e.g., minimum glide angle, maximum range) are computed. At the end you can apply typical flight performance calculations as used in the preliminary aircraft design.

What you will be able to do

• Understanding the nonlinear equations of motion of flight system dynamics
• Derivation and analysis of stationary flight states (e.g., glide, coordinated turn)
• Calculation of flight performance quantities (e.g., minimum glide angle, maximum range)
• Application of flight performance calculations in the preliminary aircraft design

What the module consists of

• LectureConveying the fundamentals and derivations of flight system dynamics
• ExerciseDeepening through example calculations and exercises; application of methods

Teaching method

• Lecture / PresentationIntroduction and conveyance of the theoretical fundamentals
• Script and notesSupport of self-study and supplementation of lecture content
• Example calculations / exercisesPractice and consolidation of calculation methods for flight performance calculations
• Flight simulationsDeepening and consolidation of understanding of the topic