Flight Mechanics and Control

  1. Flight Control System Fundamentals
    1. Control Theory Basics
      1. System Classification
        1. Open-Loop Systems
          1. Closed-Loop Systems
            1. Feedback Control Principles
            2. Mathematical Representation
              1. Transfer Functions
                1. Laplace Transform Applications
                  1. Block Diagram Algebra
                    1. Signal Flow Graphs
                    2. System Response Analysis
                      1. Time Domain Response
                        1. Frequency Domain Response
                          1. Stability Analysis Methods
                            1. Performance Specifications
                          2. Classical Control Methods
                            1. Root Locus Design
                              1. Root Locus Construction
                                1. Design Specifications
                                  1. Compensator Design
                                  2. Frequency Response Design
                                    1. Bode Plot Analysis
                                      1. Nyquist Criterion
                                        1. Gain and Phase Margins
                                          1. Loop Shaping Techniques
                                          2. PID Control
                                            1. Proportional Control
                                              1. Integral Control
                                                1. Derivative Control
                                                  1. PID Tuning Methods

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                                              11. Mechanical Flight Control Systems