INSTITUTO TECNOLÓGICO Y DE ESTUDIOS SUPERIORES DE MONTERREY

Departamento de Ingeniería Mecánica

Tópico en Inglés

M-95-019. FLIGHT MECHANICS

This course will introduce the principles of the mechanics of flight, without extensive use of higher mathematics, and the design of subsonic aeroplanes mainly for commercial flying. Emphasis will be given on the application of the theory of aerodynamics rather than on the derivation and analysis of the equations of aerodynamics.

Subjects to be covered

1. Principles of Mechanics

2. Air and Aiflow – Subsonic Speeds

3. Aerofoils – Subsonic speeds

4. Thrust

5. Level Flight

6. Gliding and Landing

7. Performance

8. Manoeuvres

9. Stability and Control

10. A Trial Flight

11. Flight at Supersonic Speeds

Bibliography:

1. Mechanics of Flight by A.C. Kermode, Longman Scientific & Technical, 9^th edition, 1989.

2. Aerodynamics for Engineering Students, E. L. Houghton and N. B. Carruthers, Edward Arnold Publishers Ltd, 3^rd edition, 1992.

3. Automatic Flight Controls and Systems, Donald McClean, Prentice.Hall International Ltd, 1^st edition, 1990.