AEROENG 5612
Transcript Abbreviation:
Flight Testing
Course Description:
Determination of the performance, stability, controllability, and handling qualities of general aviation aircraft through analysis and flight tests.
Course Levels:
Undergraduate (1000-5000 level)
Graduate (5000-8000 level)
Designation:
Elective
General Education Course:
(N/A)
Cross-Listings:
(N/A)
Credit Hours (Minimum if “Range”selected):
3.00
Max Credit Hours:
(N/A)
Select if Repeatable:
Off
Maximum Repeatable Credits:
(N/A)
Total Completions Allowed:
(N/A)
Allow Multiple Enrollments in Term:
No
Course Length:
14 weeks (autumn or spring)
12 weeks (summer only)
Off Campus:
Never
Campus Location:
Columbus
Instruction Modes:
In Person (75-100% campus; 0-24% online)
Prerequisites and Co-requisites:
Prereq: 3520 (520) and 3570 (530 and 570).
Electronically Enforced:
No
Exclusions:
Not open to students with credit for 612.
Course Goals / Objectives:
Provide students with flight experience to accompany and enhance their understanding of the engineering aspects of aircraft performance, stability, and aerodynamics
Check if concurrence sought:
No
Contact Hours:
| Topic | LEC | REC out-of-class | REC in-class | Weekly LAB out-of-class | Weekly LAB in-class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fundamentals | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| The Aircraft and Its Flight Environment | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Uncertainty Analysis | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Data Acquisition Techniques | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Airspeed Calibration | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Stall | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Flight Envelopes | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Engine Performance | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Power Required and Drag | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Climb and Glide | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Static and Dynamic Longitudinal Stability | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Takeoff and Landing | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Maneuver | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Noise Performance | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Pre-Flight Presentations | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Post-Flight Presentations | 6.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Total | 42 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Grading Plan:
Letter Grade
Course Components:
Lecture
Grade Roster Component:
Lecture
Credit by Exam (EM):
No
Grades Breakdown:
| Aspect | Percent |
|---|---|
| Homework Assignments | 25% |
| In-Class Quizzes | 25% |
| Pre-Flight Presentation | 5% |
| Post-Flight Presentation | 20% |
| Flight Test Report | 25% |
Representative Textbooks and Other Course Materials:
| Title | Author | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Flight Testing of Fixed-Wing Aircraft | Ralph D. Kimberlin | |
| Flight Performance of Fixed and Rotary Wing Aircraft | Antonio Filippone |
ABET-CAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-ETAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-EAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
| Significant contribution (7+ hours) | 1 | an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics |
| Substantial contribution (3-6 hours) | 2 | an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors |
| Substantial contribution (3-6 hours) | 3 | an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences - pre-2019 EAC SLO (g) |
| Substantial contribution (3-6 hours) | 4 | an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts |
| Substantial contribution (3-6 hours) | 5 | an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives |
| Significant contribution (7+ hours) | 6 | an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions |
| Substantial contribution (3-6 hours) | 7 | an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies |
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