UNIT 1:
Aerofoil characteristics- Types of drag
Induced drag-Chord wise and span wise pressure distribution
Drag reduction of airplanes
Induced drag-Chord wise and span wise pressure distribution
Camber and plan form characteristics
Drag polar- Steady level flight
Conditions for minimum drag and minimum power required.
UNIT 2:
Rate of climb – Time to climb and ceiling
Rate of climb – Time to climb and ceiling
Limitations on turn - Pull up and push over
The v-n diagram. Range and Endurance of airplanes
Estimation of take-off and landing.
UNIT 3:
Degree of freedom of rigid bodies in space– Static and dynamic stability
Longitudinal stability– Stick fixed stability
Effects of fuselage and nacelle- Influence of CG location
Power effects – Stick fixed neutral point
Stick free neutral points-Symmetric maneuvers
Stick force gradients – Stick force per g
Stick free stability-Hinge moment coefficient
Effects of fuselage and nacelle- Influence of CG location
Basic equilibrium equation – Stability criterion
UNIT 4:
Dihedral effect –Lateral Control
Aileron power – Coupling between rolling moment and yawing moment
Adverse yaw – Aileron reversal
Static directional stability rudder fixed
One engine inoperative conditions
UNIT 5:
Introduction to dynamic longitudinal stability
effect of freeing the stick
Brief description of lateral and directional
