Fundamentals of Flight mechanics Specialization

How do planes take off? How do they fly? How do pilots maintain control of them? And how high can airplanes fly?
Get answers to all these questions and more with this specialization exploring the fundamentals of flight mechanics. You will learn how the laws of physics apply to airplanes and discover important concepts in aviation including lift, drag, and propulsion.
What You Will Learn:

How Mach number can impact stall speed.
Why turboprops consume less than turbojets.
What exactly mean indications given by flight instruments (i.e. anemometer, altimeter).
Use precise and appropriate words to describe an airplane and its motion in the air.

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Flight mechanics - Lift and trajectory (Coursera)

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Physics Flight Mechanics Atmosphere

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Flight mechanics - Propulsive balance and energy (Coursera)

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Dive into the world of Flight Mechanics with our specialized online course focusing on Propulsive Balance and Energy Management. This course will equip you with a deep understanding of speed and altitude control in aviation, covering essential topics such as drag sources, thrust models, and how to optimize your aircraft's performance through propulsive balance analysis.

Jun 1st 2026

3 Weeks

Energy Flight Mechanics Propulsion

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