FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
Department of Mechanical Engineering
AE 304 | Course Introduction and Application Information
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Flight Mechanics
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Code
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Semester
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Theory
(hour/week) |
Application/Lab
(hour/week) |
Local Credits
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ECTS
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AE 304
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Fall/Spring
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3
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0
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3
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5
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| Prerequisites |
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| Course Language |
English
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| Course Type |
Elective
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| Course Level |
First Cycle
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| Course Objectives | Flight mechanics is the application of Newton’s laws to the study of vehicle trajectories (performance), stability, and aerodynamic control. Flight mechanics is a discipline. As such, it has equations of motion, acceptable approximations, and solution techniques for the approximate equations of motion. We will focus on both the trajectory analysis and stability and aerodynamic control issues. The trajectory analysis is used to derive formulas and/or algorithms for computing the distance, time, and fuel along each mission leg. Stability and aerodynamic control contains static and dynamic stability and control. The aim of course is to provide fundamental principles of trajectory analysis and stability/control of an aircraft, and to intensify the knowledge by means of weakly homeworks. |
| Learning Outcomes |
The students who succeeded in this course;
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| Course Description | Flight Mechanics course provides important tools in understanding of motion of aircraft. The course is composed of the topics related to mainly trajectory analysis, stability/control issues and computations. |
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WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES
| Week | Subjects | Related Preparation |
| 1 | The Evolution of the Airplane and Its Performance: A Short History. | Aircraft Performance and Design, John D. Anderson, Mc-Graw-Hill Company, Ch. 1. |
| 2 | Aerodynamics of the Airplane: The Drag Polar; The Source of Aerodynamic Force, Aerodynamic Coefficients, The Aerodynamic Center. | Aircraft Performance and Design, John D. Anderson, Mc-Graw-Hill Company, Ch. 2. |
| 3 | Aerodynamics of the Airplane: The Drag Polar; NACA Airfoil Nomenclature, Lift and Drag Buildup, The Drag Polar, Historical Note: The Origin of the Drag Polar. | Aircraft Performance and Design, John D. Anderson, Mc-Graw-Hill Company, Ch. 2. |
| 4 | Some Propulsion Characteristics; Thrust and Efficiency-The Tradeoff, The Reciprocating Engine/Propeller Combination, The Turbojet Engine. | Aircraft Performance and Design, John D. Anderson, Mc-Graw-Hill Company, Ch. 3 |
| 5 | Some Propulsion Characteristics; The Turbofan Engine, The Turboprop, Miscellaneous Comments: Afterbuming and More on Specific Fuel Consumption. | Aircraft Performance and Design, John D. Anderson, Mc-Graw-Hill Company, Ch. 3 |
| 6 | The Equations of Motion. | Aircraft Performance and Design, John D. Anderson, Mc-Graw-Hill Company, Ch. 4 |
| 7 | Midterm | |
| 8 | Airplane Performance: Steady Flight; Equations of Motion for Steady, Level Flight, Thrust Required (Drag), The Fundamental Parameters: Thrust-to-Weight Ratio, Wing Loading, Drag Polar, and Lift-to-Drag Ratio, Thrust Available and the Maximum Velocity of the Airplane. | Aircraft Performance and Design, John D. Anderson, Mc-Graw-Hill Company, Ch. 5 |
| 9 | Airplane Performance: Steady Flight; Power Required, Power Available and Maximum Velocity, Effect of Drag Divergence on Maximum Velocity, Minimum Velocity: Stall and High-Lift Devices. | Aircraft Performance and Design, John D. Anderson, Mc-Graw-Hill Company, Ch.5 |
| 10 | Airplane Performance: Steady Flight; Rate of Climb, Service and Absolute Ceilings, Time to Climb. | Aircraft Performance and Design, John D. Anderson, Mc-Graw-Hill Company, Ch. 5 |
| 11 | Airplane Performance: Steady Flight; Range, Endurance, Range and Endurance: A Summary and Some General Thoughts. | Aircraft Performance and Design, John D. Anderson, Mc-Graw-Hill Company, Ch. 5 |
| 12 | Airplane Performance: Accelerated Flight; Level Tum, The Pull-up and Pulldown Maneuvers. | Aircraft Performance and Design, John D. Anderson, Mc-Graw-Hill Company, Ch. 6 |
| 13 | Airplane Performance: Accelerated Flight; Limiting Case for Large Load Factor, The V-n Diagram. | Aircraft Performance and Design, John D. Anderson, Mc-Graw-Hill Company, Ch. 6 |
| 14 | Airplane Performance: Accelerated Flight; Energy Concepts: Accelerated Rate of Climb, Takeoff Performance, Landing Performance. | Aircraft Performance and Design, John D. Anderson, Mc-Graw-Hill Company, Ch.6 |
| 15 | General Review. | Aircraft Performance and Design, John D. Anderson, Mc-Graw-Hill Company, Ch. 6 |
| 16 | Final |
| Course Notes/Textbooks | Aircraft Performance and Design, John D. Anderson, Mc-Graw-Hill Company, ISBN-13:978-0-07-070245-5. |
| Suggested Readings/Materials | Airplane Design, Jan Roskam, Part VII: Determination of stability, control, and performance characteristics, Roskam Aviation and Engineering Corporation. |
EVALUATION SYSTEM
| Semester Activities | Number | Weigthing |
| Participation | ||
| Laboratory / Application | ||
| Field Work | ||
| Quizzes / Studio Critiques | ||
| Portfolio | ||
| Homework / Assignments |
1
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25
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| Presentation / Jury | ||
| Project | ||
| Seminar / Workshop | ||
| Oral Exams | ||
| Midterm |
1
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25
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| Final Exam |
1
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50
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| Total |
| Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade |
1
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40
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| Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade |
1
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60
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| Total |
ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE
| Semester Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
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| Theoretical Course Hours (Including exam week: 16 x total hours) |
16
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3
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48
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| Laboratory / Application Hours (Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours) |
16
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0
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| Study Hours Out of Class |
16
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5
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80
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| Field Work |
0
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| Quizzes / Studio Critiques |
0
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| Portfolio |
0
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| Homework / Assignments |
5
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3.20
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16
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| Presentation / Jury |
0
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| Project |
0
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| Seminar / Workshop |
0
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| Oral Exam |
0
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| Midterms |
1
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2
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2
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| Final Exam |
1
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2
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2
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| Total |
148
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COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP
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Program Competencies/Outcomes |
* Contribution Level
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1
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2
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3
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4
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5
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| 1 | To have adequate knowledge in Mathematics, Mathematics based physics, statistics and linear algebra and Mechanical Engineering; to be able to use theoretical and applied information in these areas on complex engineering problems. |
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| 2 | To be able to identify, define, formulate, and solve complex Mechanical Engineering problems; to be able to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. |
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| 3 | To be able to design a thermal and mechanical system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the requirements; to be able to apply modern design methods for this purpose. |
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| 4 | To be able to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for analysis and solution of complex problems in engineering applications. |
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| 5 | To be able to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or Mechanical Engineering research topics. |
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| 6 | To be able to work efficiently in Mechanical Engineering disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; to be able to work individually. |
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| 7 | To be able to communicate effectively in Turkish, both orally and in writing; to be able to author and comprehend written reports, to be able to prepare design and implementation reports, to present effectively, to be able to give and receive clear and comprehensible instructions. |
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| 8 | To have knowledge about global and social impact of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; to have knowledge about contemporary issues as they pertain to engineering; to be aware of the legal ramifications of engineering solutions. |
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| 9 | To be aware of ethical behavior, professional and ethical responsibility; to have knowledge about standards utilized in engineering applications. |
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| 10 | To have knowledge about industrial practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; to have awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; to have knowledge about sustainable development. |
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| 11 | To be able to collect data in the area of Mechanical Engineering, and to be able to communicate with colleagues in a foreign language. |
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| 12 | To be able to speak a second foreign language at a medium level of fluency efficiently. |
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| 13 | To recognize the need for lifelong learning; to be able to access information, to be able to stay current with developments in science and technology; to be able to relate the knowledge accumulated throughout the human history to Mechanical Engineering. |
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*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest