FLIGHT MECHANICS PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
UCK303	FLIGHT MECHANICS	5	3	3	4

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Prof. OSMAN KOPMAZ
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Prof. OSMAN ERGÜVEN VATANDAŞ
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	1. Fundamentals of aircraft aerodynamics, propulsion systems and equations of motion transfer of concepts to students. 2.Analytical analysis of aircraft performance for all phases of flight by students. able to calculate 3. Students gain written, verbal and graphical communication skills.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Forces and subsystems on the aircraft: Atmosphere properties, aerodynamics forces, propulsion subsystems. Turbojet aircraft: Horizontal flight in vertical plane, Related equations, horizontal flight, ceiling altitude, range, longest airborne . Other vertical flights: Takeoff and landing, climb flight, power glide without use. Return flight in the horizontal plane: related equations, maximum load coefficient, bank angle, turn ratio and turn radius. Piston propeller airplanes: Flight in the vertical plane, related equations, horizontal flight and ceiling altitude, best range, longest stay in the air. Other flights: Departure and landing, climb flight, return flight, turboprops and turbofans. Mach number, flight and maneuver envelopes, the effect of wind on performance.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Using basic aerodynamics for aircraft performance analysis
Discussing problem solutions in aircraft performance determination
Using auxiliary tools such as excel and matlab in aircraft performance calculations
To have enough knowledge about propulsion systems to use in aircraft performance analysis
Establishing the static stability conditions of the aircraft
Developing mathematical models for different flight types

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Introduction: Basic aerodynamics, standard atmosphere, airfoils, wing lift and drag, airspeeds	-
2	-	Forces on Aircraft and Subsystems: Aerodynamic forces and thrust subsystems.	-
3	-	Turbojets-Horizontal flight in the vertical plane: Equations of motion, horizontal flight, ceiling altitude.	-
4	-	Turbojets-Horizontal flight in the vertical plane: Equations of motion, horizontal flight, ceiling altitude.	-
5	-	Horizontal flight has the best range and maximum airtime.	-
6	-	Takeoff and landing.	-
7	-	Climbing flight.	-
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	-	Climbing flights with maximum speed, maximum angle and minimum fuel consumption.	-
10	-	Glide flight.	-
11	-	Horizontal turn flight: Equations of motion, maximum load coefficient, bank angle, turn ratio and turn radius	-
12	-	Turn flights with maximum load coefficient, maximum speed and minimum turning radius.	-
13	-	Flight performance for reciprocating propeller airplanes: Equations of motion, horizontal flight and ceiling altitude characteristics, best range and maximum airtime. Flight and maneuver envelopes.	-
14	-	Flight static stability and control: Angle of attack, yaw angle, roll, pitch and yaw controls.	-
15	-	Longitudinal fixed and free rudder static stability. Steering static stability.	-
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
John D. Anderson, 1999, Aircraft Performance and Design, McGraw- Hill, ISBN:978007001971.
Hale, F.J., 1984, Introduction to Aircraft Performance, Selection and Design, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., ISBN:978047107885.

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Ability to apply mathematics, science and engineering knowledge.					4

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Ability to apply mathematics, science and engineering knowledge.					4

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Ability to design experiments, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results.				3

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	A system, product or process has economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, under realistic constraints and conditions such as feasibility and sustainability, Ability to design to meet requirements.			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Ability to work in teams with different disciplines			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Ability to identify, formulate and solve engineering problems					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Awareness of having professional and ethical responsibilities.			2
2	Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	The ability to have a comprehensive education to understand the impact of engineering solutions on global and social dimensions.				3
2	Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning and the ability to do so.				3
3	The ability to have knowledge about current/contemporary issues.					4
4	Ability to use the techniques required for engineering applications and modern engineering and calculation equipment.					4

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites	Learning Activities (# of week)	Duration (hours, h)	Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities	14	3	42
Preliminary & Further Study	14	2	28
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	0	0	0
Assignment (Homework)	4	8	32
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	0	0	0
Implementation/Application/Practice	0	0	0
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	0	0	0
Social Activity	0	0	0
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	1	4	4
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	4	4
Short Exam	3	1	3
Preparation for the Short Exam	3	3	9
TOTAL	42	0	124