Flight Mechanics and Control

  1. Aerodynamic Forces and Moments
    1. Fundamental Force Generation
      1. Lift Generation Mechanisms
        1. Bernoulli's Principle Application
          1. Newton's Laws Application
            1. Circulation Theory
              1. Angle of Attack Effects
                1. Camber Effects
                  1. Thickness Effects
                    1. Three-Dimensional Lift Distribution
                    2. Drag Generation Mechanisms
                      1. Pressure Drag Components
                        1. Friction Drag Components
                          1. Induced Drag Theory
                            1. Wave Drag Formation
                              1. Interference Drag
                                1. Drag Reduction Methods
                                2. Thrust Generation
                                  1. Propeller Thrust Mechanics
                                    1. Jet Thrust Principles
                                      1. Thrust Vectoring Concepts
                                        1. Thrust Reversing Systems
                                        2. Weight and Mass Effects
                                          1. Aircraft Mass Distribution
                                            1. Fuel Consumption Effects
                                              1. Payload Variations
                                                1. Center of Gravity Changes
                                              2. Aerodynamic Centers and Reference Points
                                                1. Aerodynamic Center Concept
                                                  1. Definition and Significance
                                                    1. Location for Different Airfoils
                                                      1. Three-Dimensional Effects
                                                      2. Center of Pressure
                                                        1. Definition and Movement
                                                          1. Relationship to Angle of Attack
                                                            1. Comparison with Aerodynamic Center
                                                            2. Center of Gravity
                                                              1. CG Calculation Methods
                                                                1. CG Range and Limits
                                                                  1. Loading Considerations
                                                                    1. CG Effects on Performance
                                                                  2. Aerodynamic Coefficients
                                                                    1. Lift Coefficient
                                                                      1. Definition and Calculation
                                                                        1. Factors Affecting Lift Coefficient
                                                                          1. Maximum Lift Coefficient
                                                                            1. Lift Curve Slope
                                                                            2. Drag Coefficient
                                                                              1. Total Drag Coefficient
                                                                                1. Zero-Lift Drag Coefficient
                                                                                  1. Induced Drag Coefficient
                                                                                    1. Drag Coefficient Variations
                                                                                    2. Moment Coefficients
                                                                                      1. Pitching Moment Coefficient
                                                                                        1. Rolling Moment Coefficient
                                                                                          1. Yawing Moment Coefficient
                                                                                            1. Moment Reference Points
                                                                                          2. Aerodynamic Characteristics
                                                                                            1. Lift Curve Analysis
                                                                                              1. Linear Region
                                                                                                1. Stall Characteristics
                                                                                                  1. Post-Stall Behavior
                                                                                                    1. Stall Types
                                                                                                      1. Stall Recovery
                                                                                                      2. Drag Polar Analysis
                                                                                                        1. Parabolic Drag Polar
                                                                                                          1. Minimum Drag Conditions
                                                                                                            1. Drag Polar Applications
                                                                                                              1. Polar Modifications
                                                                                                              2. Moment Characteristics
                                                                                                                1. Pitching Moment Curves
                                                                                                                  1. Moment Slope
                                                                                                                    1. Trim Conditions

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