Flight Dynamics, Simulation, and Control: For Rigid and Flexible Aircraft

Flight Dynamics, Simulation, and Control of Aircraft: For Rigid and Flexible Aircraft, Second Edition explains the basics of nonlinear aircraft dynamics and the principles of control configured aircraft design, as applied to rigid and flexible aircraft, drones, and UAVs.

Addressing the details of dynamic modeling, simulation, and control in a selection of aircraft, the book explores key concepts associated with control configured elastic aircraft. It also covers the conventional dynamics of rigid aircraft and examines the use of linear and non-linear model-based techniques and their applications to flight control. The second edition features a new chapter on the dynamics and control principles of drones and unmanned aerial vehicles, aiding in the design of newer aircraft with a combination of propulsive and aerodynamic control surfaces. In addition, the book includes new sections, approx. 20 problems per chapter, examples, simulator exercises, and case studies to enhance and reinforce student understanding.

The book is intended for senior undergraduate and graduate mechanical and aerospace engineering students taking Flight Dynamics and Flight Control courses.

Instructors will be able to utilize an updated Solutions Manual and figure slides for their course.