MAE 3730

Flight Vehicle Dynamics

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Course Description

Pre-Requisite(s): MAE 2320

Introduces definitions and concepts and includes a review of longitudinal static stability; rigid body dynamics: general equations of motion, rotating coordinate systems; small disturbance theory; atmospheric flight mechanics, stability derivatives; motion analysis of aircraft; static and dynamic stability; aircraft handling qualities; and an introduction to flight control systems and automatic stabilization.


  • Frank Lagor

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    Last Taught

    Spring 2026