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MECH 596 001 (CRN: 25586)
INTRO TO FLIGHT MECHANICS
Long Title: INTRODUCTION TO FLIGHT MECHANICS
Department: Mechanical Engineering
Instructor: Dugnani, Roberto
Meeting: 11:00AM - 11:50AM MWF (12-JAN-2026 - 24-APR-2026)
Part of Term: Full Term
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Method of Instruction: Face to Face
Credit Hours: 3
Course Syllabus:
Course Materials: Rice Campus Store
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Prerequisites: MECH 371
Section Max Enrollment: 30
Section Enrolled: 10
Enrollment data as of: 25-NOV-2025 7:55AM
Final Exam: No Final Exam
Description: This course introduces a wide range of analysis techniques of relevance to the flight and performance characteristics of subsonic aircraft. The course is organized in five modules covering the following topics: review of basic aerodynamics, flow types, equation of motion, aircraft performance, and longitudinal/lateral stability and control. The course is supplemented with examples of aircraft design and performance, as well as with the analysis of real-life aircraft accidents to help students understand the practical use of the subject matter. Recommended Prerequisite(s): MECH 594