Discover the fascinating world of aviation by investigating aeronautics, with a closer look at aerodynamics and flight mechanics. This course provides an overview of and introduction to the fundamentals of aeronautics, using the history of aviation as a story line.
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The course uses examples from the very beginning of aviation (the Montgolfier brothers' balloon flight in 1783 and the Wright brothers' heavier-than-air flight in 1903) and continues all the way through to the current Airbus A380 and future aircraft.
This trajectory will start with a general introduction to aeronautics, to be followed by a closer look at aerodynamics and flight performance.
Lectures are frequently accompanied by related exercises and demonstrations. The course also incorporates (design) challenges/competitions, based on the knowledge obtained through the lectures.
What you'll learn:
- A general introduction to aeronautics
- Detailed knowledge of aerodynamics
- A specific understanding of flight performance
