Flight Mechanics - From Theory to Certification of Aircraft

This course starts with a theoretical overview of 3D equations of motion applied for aircraft simulations. In this initial topic, a classical mechanics overview with a review of aerodynamics will provide the theoretical base for the second section.

On the second section we will cover Matlab & Simulink Intro and start the modelling of a generic aircraft. This final model will be used for trim analysis, simulation and can also be used for control law design, flight control sizing and design and many more.

Finally, in the last section we will cover the process for Part 25 aircraft certification. If you don't know what Part 25 is, don't worry, together we will learn all aspects of current regulations. We will cover all the way from understanding the requirements and how to demonstrate compliance with them up to the flight test campaign and maneuvers used in real aircraft certification.

This course is filled with real examples and is a more hands-on approach of a flight mechanics engineer.