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Fall 2012-2013
MAE 331 No Pass/D/Fail

Aircraft Flight Dynamics

Robert F. Stengel

Introduction to the performance, stability, and control of aircraft. Fundamentals of configuration aerodynamics. Methods for analyzing the dynamics of physical systems. Characterization of modes of motion and desirable flying qualities. Case studies in aircraft stability and control.

Sample reading list:
R. Stengel, Flight Dynamics, Princeton University Press, 2004
M.J. Abzug and E.E. Larrabee, Airplane Stability and Control
2010 MAE 331 Lecture Slides (see web address)

Reading/Writing assignments:
Mix of problem sets and short projects.

Requirements/Grading:
Mid Term Exam - 20%
Paper in lieu of Final - 35%
Class/Precept Participation - 10%
Problem set(s) - 35%

Other Requirements:
Not Open to Freshmen.

Prerequisites and Restrictions:
MAE 206 and MAE 222 (or MAE 224)..

Website: http://www.princeton.edu/~stengel/MAE331.html

Schedule/Classroom assignment:

Class number	Section	Time	Days	Room	Enrollment	Status
22133	L01	3:00 pm - 4:20 pm	T Th	Engineering Quad D-Wing D221	Enrolled:36 Limit:50
	P01	7:30 pm - 8:20 pm	M	Engineering Quad D-Wing D221	Enrolled:0 Limit:20