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Flight Mechanics and Control
1. Introduction to Flight Mechanics
2. Aerodynamic Forces and Moments
3. Coordinate Systems and Transformations
4. Aircraft Performance Analysis
5. Static Stability Principles
6. Longitudinal Control Analysis
7. Lateral-Directional Control Analysis
8. Aircraft Equations of Motion
9. Dynamic Stability Analysis
10. Flight Control System Fundamentals
11. Mechanical Flight Control Systems
12. Stability Augmentation Systems
13. Autopilot Systems
14. Fly-by-Wire Control Systems
11.
Mechanical Flight Control Systems
11.1.
Primary Control Systems
11.1.1.
Cable and Pulley Systems
11.1.1.1.
Mechanical Advantage
11.1.1.2.
Cable Routing
11.1.1.3.
Tension Requirements
11.1.2.
Push-Pull Rod Systems
11.1.2.1.
Structural Design
11.1.2.2.
Bearing Requirements
11.1.2.3.
Maintenance Considerations
11.1.3.
Torque Tube Systems
11.1.3.1.
Torsional Stiffness
11.1.3.2.
Angular Displacement
11.2.
Control Surface Actuation
11.2.1.
Manual Control Systems
11.2.1.1.
Direct Mechanical Linkage
11.2.1.2.
Control Force Requirements
11.2.1.3.
Pilot Workload
11.2.2.
Power-Assisted Systems
11.2.2.1.
Hydraulic Boost
11.2.2.2.
Irreversible Systems
11.2.2.3.
Artificial Feel Systems
11.2.3.
Trim Systems
11.2.3.1.
Trim Tab Operation
11.2.3.2.
Electric Trim Motors
11.2.3.3.
Manual Trim Wheels
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