ABC of Flight Mechanics
How Do Planes Fly?
The course goes through the following topics: Most FutureLearn courses run multiple times. Every run of a course has a set start date but you can join it and work through it after it starts. Find out more This course is for anybody interested in learning more about how aeroplanes work, the physics of flying or flight mechanics. It will be of particular interest to undergraduate students in aerospace engineering, trainee as well as senior pilots, journalists, and professionals in the aviation sector.
Topics Covered- General description of an airplane
- Atmosphere physics and Newton’s laws applied to the airplane
- Lift, stall and ceiling
- Drag and propulsion forces
- Longitudinal stability
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Length | 4 weeks |
Effort | 4 hours per week |
Starts | Dec 13 (224 weeks ago) |
Cost | $74 |
From | ISAE-SUPAERO via FutureLearn |
Instructor | Eric Poquillon |
Download Videos | Only via web browser |
Language | English |
Subjects | Engineering |
Tags | Science, Engineering & Maths |
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Rating | Not enough ratings |
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Length | 4 weeks |
Effort | 4 hours per week |
Starts | Dec 13 (224 weeks ago) |
Cost | $74 |
From | ISAE-SUPAERO via FutureLearn |
Instructor | Eric Poquillon |
Download Videos | Only via web browser |
Language | English |
Subjects | Engineering |
Tags | Science, Engineering & Maths |
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