- From 7–30 April 2025 (4 Weeks, 8 Classes, 16 Total Hours)
- Every Monday and Wednesday at 1–3 p.m. ET USA (all sessions will be recorded and available for replay; course notes will be available for download)
- This new online course provides a comprehensive overview of the design, analysis and test processes surrounding Aircraft Handling Qualities.
- All students will receive an AIAA Certificate of Completion at the end of the course.
OVERVIEW
This course aids understanding of the balance between workload and performance when the pilot is controlling an aircraft. Basics of flight dynamics and control are covered, along with the longitudinal and lateral-directional criteria that govern handling qualities. Recent additions include more real-world lessons learned, demonstration of analysis methods, flight test approaches and suggestions for specifications, including extension to unmanned aircraft. The emphasis is still on insight into the design, analysis and test processes.
- Understand the basics of flight dynamics
- Understand the effects of feedback control systems
- Understand human-in-the-loop modeling
- Understand the criteria for handling qualities
- Understand pilot-Induced Oscillations
- Lessons learned in aircraft development programs
[See below for full outline]
This course will be of interest to control engineers, aerodynamicists, avionics specialists, pilots, flight test engineers, simulation engineers and others who need some depth or appreciation of this important and challenging interface.
COURSE FEES (Sign-In To Register) It's not too late to register! Catch up by watching recorded lectures.
- AIAA Member Price: $895 USD
- Non-Member Price: $1095 USD
- AIAA Student Member Price: $495 USD
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OUTLINEINSTRUCTOR
CLASSROOM HOURS / CEUs: 16 classroom hours / 1.6 CEU/PDH
COURSE DELIVERY AND MATERIALS
- The course lectures will be delivered via Zoom. Access to the Zoom classroom will be provided to registrants near to the course start date.
- All sessions will be available on-demand within 1-2 days of the lecture. Once available, you can stream the replay video anytime, 24/7.
- All slides will be available for download after each lecture. No part of these materials may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted, unless for course participants. All rights reserved.
- Between lectures during the course, the instructor(s) will be available via email for technical questions and comments.
CANCELATION POLICY: A refund less a $50.00 cancellation fee will be assessed for all cancellations made in writing prior to 5 days before the start of the event. After that time, no refunds will be provided.
CONTACT: Please contact Lisa Le or Customer Service if you have any questions about the course or group discounts (for 5+ individuals).
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