This course is an introductory level to linear stability and motion modes of fixed-wing aircraft. Here we consider a conventional aircraft as a rigid body and explore its stability derivatives — both of static and dynamics — and discuss the formulation of the stability derivatives, how to obtain and interpret them physically. In addition, in this course, we also examine trim conditions using elevator and stick-fixed and stick-free stability.
| # | Topic | Reading (Reference: Chapter) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Flight Dynamics | (Anderson, 2016): 7.1, 7.2 |
| 2 | Modes of Motion; Equilibrium Condition | (Nelson, 1998): 2 |
| 3 | Forces and Moments | (Durham, 2013): 6 |
| 4 | Linearization of Aerodynamic Forces and Moment | (Durham, 2013): 7-8 |
| 5 | Coefficients of Stability derivatives | (Gudmundsson, 2022): 24-25 |
| 6 | Aircraft Maneuver Stability | (Gudmundsson, 2022): 24-25 |
| 7 | Aircraft Dynamic Stability | (Gudmundsson, 2022): 24-25 |
| 8 | Aircraft Controllability | (Gudmundsson, 2022): 24-25 |
| 9 | Neutral Point and Static Margin | (Anderson, 2016): 7.10-11 |
| 11 | Concept of Static Longitudinal Control | (Anderson, 2016): 7.12-13 |
| 10 | Stick-Fixed and Stick Free; Hinge Moment | (Anderson, 2016): 7.14-15 |
| 12 | Stick-Free Longitudinal Stability | (Anderson, 2016): 7.16 |
| 13 | Lateral- Directional Static Stability | (Anderson, 2016): 7.17-18 |
| 14 | Review | All |