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Spring 2010AE172: Introduction to Aircraft Performance
Asst. Prof. Dr. Ali Türker KutayMiddle East Technical University
Department of Aerospace Engineering
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Introduction
Instructor Asst. Prof. Dr. A. Türker Kutay
BSc, METU, Aeronautical Engineering, 1996 MSc, METU, Aeronautical Engineering, 1999 PhD, Georgia Tech, Aerospace Engineering, 2005
Students METU Aerospace Engineering Students
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AE172: Introduction Aircraft Performance We learn how the aircrafts fly!
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Teaching Philosophy
I will present the materials in a way that is easiest to understand for MYSELF
Everybody has a different way of learning Student participation is very important Majority of learning takes place outside the
classroom Always look for ways to better understand the materials Share your knowledge with the class You cannot lose knowledge by sharing it. You can only
gain more!
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Flight Dynamics Control motion of the vehicle in 3D space
Position (3 translational states) Orientation (3 rotational states) } 6 Degrees of Freedom (6DOF)
Pitch
Yaw
Roll
x
y
z
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Four Forces of Flight
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Generation of Lift