About this Specialization
How do planes take off? How do they fly? How do pilots maintain control of them? And how high can airplanes fly? Get answers to all these questions and more with this specialization exploring the fundamentals of flight mechanics. You will learn how the laws of physics apply to airplanes and discover important concepts in aviation including lift, drag, and propulsion.
| From | ISAE-SUPAERO via Coursera |
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| Hours | 1 |
| Instructor | Eric Poquillon |
| Language | English |
| Subjects | Engineering Science |
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Courses in this Specialization
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More than one century after the Wright brothers' first flight, the flight still defy our intuition. You will learn here how to name the different parts of the airplane and how to... Coursera | ISAE-SUPAERO |
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Flight Mechanics - Anemobarometry This course focuses on the physics of the atmosphere and its consequences on speed and altitude measurements. At the end of this course, you will understand precisely the meaning... Coursera | ISAE-SUPAERO |
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Flight mechanics - Lift and trajectory In this course, you will understand the influence of the angle of attack and speed on the lift. Then we will focus on hazards and limitations, like stall, spiral dive, or... Coursera | ISAE-SUPAERO |
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Flight mechanics - Propulsive balance and energy This course is dedicated to energy management, i.e. speed and altitude control. The various sources of drag are first described and modeled, as well as thrust origin, and... Coursera | ISAE-SUPAERO |
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| From | ISAE-SUPAERO via Coursera |
|---|---|
| Hours | 1 |
| Instructor | Eric Poquillon |
| Language | English |
| Subjects | Engineering Science |
Careers
An overview of related careers and their average salaries in the US. Bars indicate income percentile (33rd - 99th).
Air Programs Marketing Manager (Fly Borgata) $63k
Fly fishing and casting instructor $68k
Freelance Creative Director of Forever Fly LLC $69k
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