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2017 2018 Ea451 Course Schedule
2017 2018 Ea451 Course Schedule
School of Engineering
[BEng (Hons)] in Aeronautical Engineering
Course Literature : Nelson, R. C., Flight Stability and Automatic Control, 2nd Ed., McGraw-Hill Co.
: Pamadi, B. Performance, Stability, Dynamics and Control of Airplanes.
: John D. Anderson, Jr. Introduction to Flight Seventh or Eighth Edition.
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This course offers students the theory of Aircraft Flight Dynamics and methods for describing
and predicting the motions of aircraft. The course introduces students to the performance,
stability, and control of a wide range of airborne vehicles. Course objectives are:
Relate the dynamic and control of an aircraft and estimate aerodynamic coefficients and
stability derivatives from aircraft geometry and flight envelope.
Analyse mathematical descriptions of the rigid- body motions of flying vehicles and
explain flight-testing methods and results.
Apply systems-engineering approach to the analysis, design and testing of aircraft.
Demonstrate the ability to work in multidisciplinary teams.
Demonstrate computational problem-solving through thorough knowledge, application
and development of analytical software.
Demonstrate competence in presenting ideas.
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ASSESSMENT METHOD
Written exam 60 %
Coursework 30 %
Design Project 10 %
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WEEK 8 Longitudinal Motion (Stick Fixed) Introduction, Pure Pitching Motion, EOM
WEEK 1 Lateral Motion (Stick Fixed) End of Year Project Specifications Handout
WEEK 2 Lateral Motion (Stick Fixed) Pure Rolling Motion, Pure Yawing Motion, EOM
WEEK 3 Lateral Motion (Stick Fixed) Modes, Flying Qualities, Aero-elastic Effects
WEEK 6 Automatic Control Theory - Classical Examples, Root Locus, Control Design
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Teamwork:
Next class you shall chose a 3-person team. Each member of the team is responsible for
the success of the project/assignments that will be given during the each term.
Grading of the assignments/projects is based primarily on teamwork, participation and
presentation. You must attend each class and participate in all team projects.
At the end of the term, your team members will each have a chance to evaluate your
contribution to team activities, this is to help moderate your project/assignment results.
Homework:
Individual homework/mini project is collected, graded, and returned in less
than a week. No late assignment is accepted (unless your excuse makes me laugh or cry).
Cooperation on homework can be helpful in learning however, copying someone's
homework will not be tolerated. In reading assignments, you are responsible for all
material whether it is covered in class or not. Numerical answers should contain Three
Sig. Digits.
NB: Do not be afraid to ask any question, during or after classes preferably through my
University email address: emmanuel.zingapeta@cbu.ac.zm.