| AE287 |
INTRODUCTION TO AERONAUTICS |
2026 |
1 |
Civil and Mechanical Engineering |
3.0
(BS=0.0,
ET=0.0,
MA=0.0)
|
| This introductory course provides an understanding of how fixed-wing aircraft
work and the forces and airflow involved in flight. Equations of motion are
derived for a rigid aircraft in steady state level flight, maneuvering flight, and
during takeoff and landing. Theoretical concepts are demonstrated in
laboratory sessions that include actual flights in the Department of Civil and
Mechanical Engineering's fixed-wing aircraft, and the evolution of flight during
a museum field trip. ***This is a provisionally approved course for the Aerospace Engineering Major (AEN0) and must undergo review by the Curriculum Committee NLT AY25-2. Pending ABET-PEV review of ET=3.0CR.*** |
| 27 @ 75 min (2.000 Att/wk) |
3 @ 120 min |
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One lab-related trip section, compensatory time given. Two lab exercises in a
fixed-wing aircraft. |