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Aerodynamics

Fundamentals of flight and aerodynamic analysis — airfoil theory, lift and drag prediction, boundary layers, finite wing theory, high-speed aerodynamics, and aircraft performance. From Cessna to supersonic.

3 modules·8 concepts·28 practice problems·~25 hours

Prerequisites

Module Breakdown

1.Fundamentals of Flight

3 concepts·1 problems

Aircraft forces, standard atmosphere, airfoil geometry, and dimensional analysis in aerospace.

3 concepts covered
Aircraft Forces And AtmosphereAirfoil Geometry And TheoryDimensional Analysis In Flight

2.Aerodynamic Analysis

4 concepts

Boundary layers, lift and drag prediction, finite wing theory, and high-speed effects.

4 concepts covered
Boundary Layers And Skin FrictionLift And Drag PredictionFinite Wing TheoryHigh Speed Aerodynamics

3.Aircraft Performance

1 concepts

Thrust and power curves, climb, cruise, range, endurance, and maneuvering limits.

1 concepts covered
Aircraft Performance

Reference Textbooks

  • Anderson — Fundamentals of Aerodynamics
  • Anderson — Introduction to Flight

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28 practice problems with step-by-step solutions. Free, no credit card.