Initially, the theory of static stability (trim) of the aircraft is examined. Subsequently, the theory of the aircraft s dynamic behavior is analyzed, the study of which includes the development and solution of the full equations of motion.
- Teacher: Ιωάννης Αντωνιάδης
- Teacher: Σπυρίδων Βουτσινάς
ECTS : 4
Language : el, en
Learning Outcomes : Within the framework of the course, students are asked to examine the dynamic behavior of an existing aircraft, identify its control requirements, and design an autopilot. They submit their analysis and investigation results either in the form of a report accompanied by an in-class presentation or in a written exam at the end of the semester.
Consequently, students become familiar with:
1) Aircraft piloting and control surfaces
2) The formulation of the laws and equations of rigid-body dynamics in space
3) The application of control (autopilot) to aircraft
4) The analysis of aircraft static and dynamic stability
5) The formulation of stability expressions and the computation of stability derivatives
6) The design and validation of an autopilot
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able, for a given aircraft, to:
1) Formulate the complete equations of aircraft dynamics including the influence of control surfaces
2) Solve these equations along a predefined trajectory
3) Examine static and dynamic stability in steady level flight under external wind disturbances
4) Incorporate the control equations into the dynamics, tune the control-system (autopilot) gains, and assess the stability of the aircraft with the control surfaces activated