Description
This course provides a foundational overview of the principles that govern the behavior of aircraft in flight. Starting with the history of human flight, it introduces the essential concepts of aerodynamics and flight mechanics, explaining how forces like lift, drag, thrust, and weight interact to determine an aircraft’s motion. You’ll learn how airfoils generate lift, how different wing shapes affect performance, and how Bernoulli’s principle and Newton’s laws apply to aircraft design. The course explores key topics in subsonic and supersonic flight, stability and control, aircraft performance, and flight envelopes. It also covers control surfaces—ailerons, elevators, rudders—and their role in maneuverability. Learners will examine the basic flight equations, trim conditions, and the effects of atmospheric conditions on flight. Real-world case studies from both commercial and military aviation are used to explain performance limitations, stall conditions, and energy management. Whether you’re an aspiring aerospace engineer, pilot, or aviation enthusiast, this course provides a critical knowledge base to understand how aircraft fly and what governs their behavior in the sky. No prior engineering background is required, making it ideal for beginners.
Chukwuemeka –
I used this course as a supplement for my students, and they loved it! It’s engaging, well-paced, and perfect for introducing aerodynamics in the classroom.
Saratu –
This course helped me finally understand concepts I struggled with in class. The explanations were clear, and the visuals really brought the physics of flight to life.
Olumide –
The course tied engineering principles directly to real-world aircraft design. It gave me valuable context for the projects I work on, especially around wing structures and control surfaces.
Ubaida –
As a student pilot, understanding flight mechanics is crucial. This course gave me a solid theoretical foundation that perfectly complements my flight training.
Haladu –
I took this course out of curiosity, and it exceeded my expectations. It made complex topics like lift, drag, and stability easy to grasp—even for someone without a technical background.