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Flight Mechanics - Anemobarometry

Eric Poquillon

Instructor: Eric Poquillon

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
4.7

(53 reviews)

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6 hours to complete
3 weeks at 2 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
4.7

(53 reviews)

Intermediate level
Some related experience required
6 hours to complete
3 weeks at 2 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • How is defined the International Standard Atmosphere and how to use the corresponding tables.

  • How to position a flight point in terms of true airspeed, calibrated airspeed, Mach number, and altitude.

  • What is the basic functioning of an altimeter or an airspeed indicator.

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There are 4 modules in this course

This first week is dedicated to the atmosphere that surrounds the airplane and allows it to fly, and to the basis of flight physics. We will focus on the environment in which the airplane evolves: the atmosphere. We will examine its physics to better understand the effect of altitude on pressure, temperature, or the speed of sound.

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4 videos4 readings4 assignments3 discussion prompts

At the end of this second week, you will be able to explain why we are using various speeds in flight mechanics, like Calibrated Airspeed, True Airspeed, or Equivalent Airspeed, and what is the precise definition for each of them.

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2 videos2 readings2 assignments1 discussion prompt

To finish this course, we propose to manipulate some data to allow you to really understand the practical implications of all the concepts discussed.

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1 reading1 assignment1 plugin

In this final graded assessment, you will check your knowledge and apply all the concepts covered in the course.

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Eric Poquillon
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