1. Spring 2010 AE172: Introduction to Aircraft Performance
Asst. Prof. Dr. Ali Türker Kutay
Middle East Technical University Department of Aerospace Engineering

2. Introduction Instructor Students Course
Asst. Prof. Dr. A. Türker Kutay
BSc, METU, Aeronautical Engineering, 1996
MSc, METU, Aeronautical Engineering, 1999
PhD, Georgia Tech, Aerospace Engineering, 2005
Students
METU Aerospace Engineering Students
In top 10,000 among over more than 1 million people
Course
AE172: Introduction Aircraft Performance
We learn how the aircrafts fly!

3. Teaching Philosophy
I will present the materials in a way that is easiest to understand for MYSELF
Everybody has a different way of learning
Student participation is very important
Majority of learning takes place outside the classroom
Always look for ways to better understand the materials
Share your knowledge with the class
You cannot lose knowledge by sharing it. You can only gain more!

4. } Flight Dynamics Control motion of the vehicle in 3D space
Position (3 translational states)
Orientation (3 rotational states) }
6 Degrees of Freedom (6DOF) y
Yaw
Pitch x
Roll z

5. Four Forces of Flight

6. Generation of Lift