The Copperbelt University

School of Engineering
[BEng (Hons)] in Aeronautical Engineering

Control and Flight Dynamics (EA 451)

Course Lecturer Contacts: Eng. Emmanuel Zingapeta

Mechanical Department (SE)
Office No 18 (New Offices Behind Dict.)
Phone No: +260 964 190 782
Email: emmanuel.zingapeta@cbu.ac.zm or nuzety@yahoo.com

OFFICE HOURS: 14:00 17:00 (Weekdays) or By Appointment.

Course Literature : Nelson, R. C., Flight Stability and Automatic Control, 2nd Ed., McGraw-Hill Co.
: Pamadi, B. Performance, Stability, Dynamics and Control of Airplanes.
: John D. Anderson, Jr. Introduction to Flight Seventh or Eighth Edition.

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COURSE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES

This course offers students the theory of Aircraft Flight Dynamics and methods for describing
and predicting the motions of aircraft. The course introduces students to the performance,
stability, and control of a wide range of airborne vehicles. Course objectives are:

Relate the dynamic and control of an aircraft and estimate aerodynamic coefficients and
stability derivatives from aircraft geometry and flight envelope.
Analyse mathematical descriptions of the rigid- body motions of flying vehicles and
explain flight-testing methods and results.
Apply systems-engineering approach to the analysis, design and testing of aircraft.
Demonstrate the ability to work in multidisciplinary teams.
Demonstrate computational problem-solving through thorough knowledge, application
and development of analytical software.
Demonstrate competence in presenting ideas.
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ASSESSMENT METHOD

Written exam 60 %
Coursework 30 %
Design Project 10 %

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TERM ONE TOPIC CONTENT/HANDOUTS

WEEK 1 Introduction to Flight Dynamics Handouts, Standard Atmosphere

WEEK 2 Introduction To MATLAB Handouts MATLAB Basics

WEEK 3 Flight Mechanics/Performance Basic Aerodynamic Concepts

WEEK 4 Flight Mechanics/Performance Steady Flight

WEEK 5 Flight Mechanics/Performance Accelerated Flight (Assignment 1 Due)

WEEK 6 Aircraft Control Overview Control Requirements, Reference Frames

WEEK 7 Longitudinal Static Stability Introduction, Wing Contribution

WEEK 8 Longitudinal Static Stability Tail Contribution Stick-Fixed Neutral Point

WEEK 9 Longitudinal Static Stability Tutorials

WEEK 10 Test 01 Due Date: Assignment 02

TERM TWO TOPIC CONTENT/HANDOUTS

WEEK 1 Longitudinal Static Stability Primary Controls, Control Effectiveness

WEEK 2 Directional Static Stability Components Contribution and Control

WEEK 3 Lateral Static Stability Roll Stability And Control

WEEK 4 Lateral Static Stability General Discussions On Control Surface

WEEK 5 Static Stability Summary Due Date: Assignment 03

WEEK 6 Dynamic Stability Introduction, Aircraft Equations of Motion

WEEK 7 Dynamic Stability Aircraft Equations of Motion (Cont.)

WEEK 8 Longitudinal Motion (Stick Fixed) Introduction, Pure Pitching Motion, EOM

WEEK 9 Longitudinal Motion (Stick Fixed) Phugoid And Short-Period Modes.

WEEK 10 Longitudinal Motion (Stick Fixed) Flying Qualities (Assignment 04 Due)

TERM THREE TOPIC CONTENT/HANDOUTS

WEEK 1 Lateral Motion (Stick Fixed) End of Year Project Specifications Handout

WEEK 2 Lateral Motion (Stick Fixed) Pure Rolling Motion, Pure Yawing Motion, EOM

WEEK 3 Lateral Motion (Stick Fixed) Modes, Flying Qualities, Aero-elastic Effects

WEEK 4 Introduction To MATLAB SIMULINK Class Presentation And Handouts

WEEK 5 Automatic Control Theory - Classical Introduction To Control

WEEK 6 Automatic Control Theory - Classical Examples, Root Locus, Control Design

WEEK 7 Aircraft Autopilot Design - Classical Aircraft Transfer Functions, Landing

WEEK 8 Design Project Consultation

WEEK 9 Design Project Consultation

WEEK 10 Sessional Exam Tips Due Date: Design Project

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GENERAL INFORMATION TO THE STUDENTS

Teamwork:
Next class you shall chose a 3-person team. Each member of the team is responsible for
the success of the project/assignments that will be given during the each term.
Grading of the assignments/projects is based primarily on teamwork, participation and
presentation. You must attend each class and participate in all team projects.
At the end of the term, your team members will each have a chance to evaluate your
contribution to team activities, this is to help moderate your project/assignment results.

Homework:
Individual homework/mini project is collected, graded, and returned in less
than a week. No late assignment is accepted (unless your excuse makes me laugh or cry).
Cooperation on homework can be helpful in learning however, copying someone's
homework will not be tolerated. In reading assignments, you are responsible for all
material whether it is covered in class or not. Numerical answers should contain Three
Sig. Digits.

NB: Do not be afraid to ask any question, during or after classes preferably through my
University email address: emmanuel.zingapeta@cbu.ac.zm.

NO TO PLAGARISM! NO TO PLAGARISM! NO TO PLAGARISM! NO TO PLAGARISM!

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