Flight Mechanics and Control

  1. Aircraft Equations of Motion
    1. Six Degree-of-Freedom Equations
      1. Translational Equations
        1. Force Equations in Body Axes
          1. Newton's Second Law Application
            1. Mass and Inertia Effects
            2. Rotational Equations
              1. Moment Equations in Body Axes
                1. Euler's Equations
                  1. Inertia Tensor Effects
                  2. Kinematic Equations
                    1. Position Rate Equations
                      1. Attitude Rate Equations
                        1. Euler Angle Rates
                      2. Linearization Process
                        1. Small Disturbance Theory
                          1. Assumptions and Limitations
                            1. Reference Flight Condition
                              1. Perturbation Variables
                              2. Stability Derivatives
                                1. Force Derivatives
                                  1. Moment Derivatives
                                    1. Control Derivatives
                                      1. Physical Interpretation
                                    2. Decoupled Equations
                                      1. Longitudinal Equations
                                        1. Symmetric Flight Assumptions
                                          1. State Variables
                                            1. Control Inputs
                                            2. Lateral-Directional Equations
                                              1. Asymmetric Flight Assumptions
                                                1. State Variables
                                                  1. Control Inputs

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