After successful completion of the course, students are able to...

• determine the flight physical properties of an aircraft
• reduce the amount of data obtained (e.g. by using coefficients or reduced quantities, by appropriate representation in diagrams)
• be able to make a differentiated overall assessment of the design synthesis, taking into account flight-physical, structural and economic aspects as well as environmental factors.

Analysis of design characteristics: Lift and moment distribution of the wing, Detailed mass estimation, Center of gravity locations and their limits, Detailed drag estimation, High lift, Flight performance: Horizontal Flight Diagram, Flight Range Diagram, Takeoff and Landing Distances, Mission Analysis and Payload Range Diagram, Direct Operating Costs, Stability and Controllability.

Lecture with the aim of providing students with a basic understanding of the cause-effect relationships of design and quality parameters. Demonstration of the correlations by means of animated diagrams (applets). Presentation of the calculation methods in the exercise parts. Working on a design project in small groups.

Aircraft Design II is the second part of a two-semester series.   

Assessment of the design project based on the written work and a presentation of the project results.

Basic knowledge of fluid mechanics and design theory. CAD knowledge is also an advantage.