A comprehensive, project-focused introduction to modern aircraft design, from core principles to practical implementatio
β±οΈ Length: 3.5 total hours
π₯ 169 students
π January 2026 update
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- Course Overview
- Exploration of the 2026 aerospace industrial landscape, focusing on how digitalization and rapid prototyping have transformed traditional manufacturing workflows.
- In-depth examination of the iterative “Design Spiral”, moving systematically from initial mission requirements to refined configuration layouts.
- Strategic focus on Multidisciplinary Design Optimization (MDO), ensuring that structural integrity, aerodynamics, and propulsion are balanced effectively.
- Analysis of Next-Generation Propulsion integration, including the practicalities of incorporating hybrid-electric and hydrogen fuel cell systems into modern airframes.
- Deep dive into Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) compatibility and the regulatory shifts expected to govern aircraft certification in the mid-2020s.
- Guidance on Trade-Off Studies, teaching students how to weigh competing priorities such as range versus payload or speed versus fuel efficiency.
- Overview of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) in design, ensuring that the aircraft’s environmental footprint is considered from assembly to decommissioning.
- Investigation of Digital Twin technology, illustrating how virtual models are used to predict maintenance needs and aerodynamic performance before a physical prototype exists.
- Requirements / Prerequisites
- A foundational competency in Newtonian Mechanics and Vector Calculus to handle the mathematical rigors of lift and drag calculations.
- Basic comprehension of the International Standard Atmosphere (ISA) and its impact on performance metrics at varying altitudes.
- Familiarity with General Physics principles, specifically thermodynamics and fluid dynamics, to better understand engine cycles and airflow.
- Access to spreadsheet software (Excel or Google Sheets) for organizing data sets, weight estimations, and iterative performance modeling.
- A curious and analytical mindset capable of troubleshooting complex systems where one change impacts the entire aircraft configuration.
- Prior exposure to technical drawing or sketching is helpful but not mandatory, as the course focuses on the logic behind the geometry.
- Skills Covered / Tools Used
- Execution of Constraint Analysis to define the optimal Thrust-to-Weight and Wing Loading parameters for specific mission profiles.
- Utilization of Geometric Modeling Logic to define fuselage shapes, wing planforms, and empennage arrangements.
- Application of Weight and Balance Management, using center of gravity (CG) envelopes to ensure longitudinal and lateral stability.
- Introduction to Rapid Aerodynamic Prototyping tools (such as OpenVSP or XFLR5) to visualize lift distributions and stall characteristics.
- Formulation of Drag Polar estimations, distinguishing between parasitic drag and lift-induced drag across different flight regimes.
- Assessment of Advanced Composite Materials (CFRP, GFRP) versus traditional aluminum alloys for weight reduction and structural durability.
- Implementation of Cost Estimation Models, accounting for research, development, testing, and evaluation (RDT&E) expenditures.
- Development of Mission Profile Simulations, tracking fuel burn and energy consumption from taxi and takeoff to cruise and landing.
- Benefits / Outcomes
- Construction of a Professional Design Portfolio entry that showcases a complete conceptual aircraft design from scratch.
- Enhanced Systems Engineering perspective, allowing you to view the aircraft as a “system of systems” rather than isolated components.
- Preparation for Entry-Level Aerospace Engineering roles by simulating the real-world pressures and decision-making processes of a design bureau.
- Ability to Critically Evaluate existing aircraft, identifying the design choices that led to their specific performance strengths and weaknesses.
- Bridging the gap between Abstract Theory and Commercial Reality, ensuring that designs are not just aerodynamically sound but also economically viable.
- Improved Technical Communication skills, specifically in presenting complex engineering data to stakeholders through concise reports and diagrams.
- PROS
- Highly Concentrated: Delivers a high-impact learning experience in just 3.5 hours, respecting the time of busy students and professionals.
- Future-Proofed: Includes the 2026 update, ensuring all content reflects the most recent trends in green aviation and autonomous flight systems.
- Project-Centric: Moves beyond passive listening by requiring students to actively build and refine a design concept.
- Industry-Aligned: Focuses on the methodologies actually used in modern aerospace firms rather than outdated academic exercises.
- CONS
- The condensed 3.5-hour format is designed for rapid skill acquisition and may require students to seek supplemental textbooks for deep-dive mathematical proofs or complex fluid dynamics derivations.
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