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Course unit title Level of course unit Course unit code Type of course unit Semester of course unit Local credit ECTS credit Syllabus
FLIGHT STABILITY AND AUTOMATIC CONTROL First cycle UÇM702 7 6.00 6.00 Print
   
Description of course unit
Prerequisites and course requisities -
Language of instruction Turkish
Coordinator Asst. Prof. Harun ÇELİK
Lecturer(s) Asst. Prof. Harun ÇELİK
Teaching assitant(s) -
Mode of delivery In person
Course objective Static and dynamic analysis of aircraft motion, Learn how to identify the basic mode of the vehicle dynamics.
Course description This class includes a brief review of applied aerodynamics and modern approaches in aircraft stability and control. Topics covered include static stability and trim; stability derivatives and characteristic longitudinal and lateral-directional motions; and physical effects of the wing, fuselage, and tail on aircraft motion.

Course contents
1 Introduction to Basic Terms, fundamentals of aerodynamics
2 Static Stability, Aircraft Longitudinal Static Stability, Wing Contributions
3 Aircraft Longitudinal Static Stability, Tail Contributions
4 Aircraft Longitudinal Static Stability, Fuselage and Engine Contributions, Neutral Point, Static Margin
5 Longitudinal Control, Hinge Moment, Airspeed Stability
6 Directional Stability and Control
7 Lateral Stability and Control
8 Midterm
9 Equation of Motion, Linearization, Aerodynamic Force and Moment Representation
10 Longitudinal, Directional and Lateral Stability Derivatives
11 Flight Dynamic Stability, Longitudinal Dynamics, Longitudinal Handling
12 Lateral Dynamics, Spiral and Roll Modes
13 Dutch Roll Modes, Lateral Handling
14 Modeling of System Dynamics, Automatic Control Theory
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Learning outcomes of the course unit
1 Learning Equilibrium, Stability and Control
2 Learning Static and Dynamic Stability
3 Learning 3D and 6DoF Motion
4 Calculating trim point and contribution of control surfaces for stable flight
5 Calculating Stability and Control Derivatives
6 Learning fundamentals of automatic flight control
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*Contribution level of the course unit to the key learning outcomes
1 To have sufficient knowledge about Mathematics, Science and Geomatics Engineering
2 An ability to identfy, define formulate and solve complex engineering problems
3 An ability to select appropriate analytical methods and modeling techniques and practice for problems
4 An ability to analyze and design system or system component
5 An ability to select and use modern techniques and tools for engineering practice
6 An ability to use communication technologies effectively
7 An ability to access information for this purpose to do research, use databases and other information resources
8 To have knowledge about computer software and hardware used in Geomatics Engineering
9 An ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams and to have the confidence to take responsibility
10 An ability to complete a job and to have solution for complex situations by taking responsibility
11 To have knowledge of foreign language for communicate with colleagues and reaching information about geomatic engineering
12 To have an ability to monitor developments in science and technology and be open to innovative ideas
13 An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
14 To have an ability to inform specialist or non-specialist audience groups about engineering problems and solutions related issues
15 To have an ability to understand solutions of engineering and implementations in the universal and social dimensions
16 To have a knowledge of developing and implementing all kinds of projects in the field of
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Number of stars refer to level of contribution from 1 (the least) to 5 (the most)

Planned learning activities, teaching methods and ECTS work load
  Quantity Time (hour) Quantity*Time (hour)
Lectures (face to face teaching) 14 3 42
Study hours out of classroom (study before and after the class) 13 2 26
Homework 5 3 15
Presentation / seminar 0 0 0
Quiz 0 0 0
Preparation for midterm exams 1 15 15
Midterm exams 1 2 2
Project (term paper) 0 0 0
Laboratuar 0 0 0
Field study 0 0 0
Preparation for final exam 1 25 25
Final exam 1 2 2
Research 5 3 15
Total work load     142
ECTS     6.00

Assessment methods and criteria
Evaluation during semester Quantity Percentage
Midterm exam 1 35
Quiz 3 15
Homework 4 0
Semester total   50
Contribution ratio of evaluation during semester to success   50
Contribution ratio of final exam to success   50
General total   100

Recommended and required reading
Textbook Course Notes (available at depo.erciyes.edu.tr)
Additional references 1. Nelson, R. C. (1998). Flight stability and automatic control (Vol. 2). New York: WCB/McGraw Hill. 2. Etkin, B., & Reid, L. D. (1959). Dynamics of flight (Vol. 2). New York: Wiley. 3. Yechout, T. R. (2003). Introduction to aircraft flight mechanics. Aiaa.

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