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Aerodynamics
1. Introduction to Aerodynamics
2. Properties of the Atmosphere
3. Fundamental Principles of Fluid Dynamics
4. Incompressible, Inviscid Flow
5. Incompressible, Viscous Flow
6. Airfoils and Two-Dimensional Wings
7. Three-Dimensional Wings and Finite Wing Theory
8. Compressible Flow Fundamentals
9. Subsonic and Transonic Aerodynamics
10. Supersonic and Hypersonic Aerodynamics
11. Aerodynamic Drag Analysis
12. High-Lift Systems and Flow Control
13. Aircraft Stability and Control
14. Propulsion Integration
15. Experimental Aerodynamics
16. Computational Fluid Dynamics
13.
Aircraft Stability and Control
13.1.
Static Stability Fundamentals
13.1.1.
Stability Definitions
13.1.2.
Restoring Moments
13.1.3.
Stability Derivatives
13.2.
Longitudinal Stability
13.2.1.
Pitching Moment Analysis
13.2.2.
Center of Gravity Effects
13.2.3.
Neutral Point
13.2.4.
Static Margin
13.2.5.
Tail Contributions
13.2.5.1.
Horizontal Tail Volume
13.2.5.2.
Tail Efficiency
13.2.6.
Canard Configurations
13.3.
Lateral-Directional Stability
13.3.1.
Lateral Stability
13.3.1.1.
Dihedral Effect
13.3.1.2.
Sweep Effect
13.3.1.3.
Wing Position Effects
13.3.2.
Directional Stability
13.3.2.1.
Weathercock Stability
13.3.2.2.
Vertical Tail Sizing
13.3.2.3.
Side Force Derivatives
13.3.3.
Coupling Effects
13.3.3.1.
Roll-Yaw Coupling
13.3.3.2.
Spiral Stability
13.4.
Dynamic Stability
13.4.1.
Equations of Motion
13.4.2.
Longitudinal Modes
13.4.2.1.
Short Period Mode
13.4.2.2.
Phugoid Mode
13.4.3.
Lateral-Directional Modes
13.4.3.1.
Roll Mode
13.4.3.2.
Dutch Roll Mode
13.4.3.3.
Spiral Mode
13.4.4.
Mode Characteristics
13.5.
Control Surface Design
13.5.1.
Primary Controls
13.5.1.1.
Ailerons
13.5.1.2.
Elevators
13.5.1.3.
Rudder
13.5.2.
Secondary Controls
13.5.2.1.
Trim Tabs
13.5.2.2.
Balance Tabs
13.5.2.3.
Anti-Balance Tabs
13.5.3.
Control Power Requirements
13.5.4.
Hinge Moments
13.6.
Flight Control Systems
13.6.1.
Manual Control Systems
13.6.2.
Power-Assisted Controls
13.6.3.
Fly-by-Wire Systems
13.6.4.
Flight Envelope Protection
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