Aircraft Design

Course Focus: Conceptual and preliminary aircraft design using mission requirements, performance constraints, and trade studies.

Topics Covered

  • Mission profile definition and sizing requirements
  • Wing loading and thrust-to-weight matching
  • Constraint analysis and design point selection
  • Weight estimation and iterative design loops
  • Basic stability and control considerations in early design

Deliverables

  • Concept aircraft sizing workbook
  • Constraint diagram and design trade study
  • Preliminary configuration recommendation