Short course/CPD
Introduction to Applied Flight Control
Course date: Please enquire
Course overview
This course covers the process for the design and analysis of flight control systems for both manned and unmanned fixed wing aircraft.
On completion of the course delegates will understand the procedure for flight control design and have an appreciation of the issues.
Location
Cranfield University is located at the very heart of the UK – within the innovation triangle between London and the cities of Oxford and Cambridge.
Our central location provides easy access from the M1, excellent main line rail service as well as proximity to key international airports. Set in rolling countryside, Cranfield offers a rich, rural landscape complemented by thriving towns and picturesque villages.
- Road: We are just 10 minutes from Junctions 13 & 14 of the M1 motorway. There is free parking on campus.
- Rail: Milton Keynes or Bedford
- Air: London Luton (22 miles), Heathrow (50 miles) or Birmingham (70 miles).
Course fee:
£990
Accommodation fee:
£261
Accommodation is on a full-board basis from the evening before the course commences until the afternoon of the last day. The course fee includes a course dinner for all participants and refreshments and lunch during the day. The accommodation fee includes all other meals. Details of arrangements will be in the delegate information pack.
Speakers
Course Director
Dr James Whidborne
T: +44 (0)1234 750111 ext. 5060
F: +44 (0)1234 758207
How to register
Further information
For more information on this course or booking details please contact:
Academic Operations Unit
T: + 44 (0) 1234 754192
E: shortcourse@cranfield.ac.uk
Course description
The course presents methods for flight control analysis and design. The methods are largely based on classical design approach that produces controllers that have a simple structure and that are transparent and can subsequently be implemented and certified for real aircraft. An introduction to more advanced methods is also provided. The material is supported by test cases. The course will consist of instruction classes and example classes were delegates will get hands-on experience in designing flight control systems.
Course content
- Introduction to automatic flight control design applications
- Linear aircraft models
- Non-linear aircraft simulation models
- Longitudinal stability augmentation
- Laterial-directional stability augmentation
- Introduction to classical autopilot design
- Speed control and autothrottle design
- Pitch attitude control
- Longitudinal height control
- Turn coordination
- Roll attitude control
- Heading control
- Flight path control
- Advanced and optimal control
- Robust flight control
Who should attend?
The course will be of benefit to aeronautical, control and simulation engineers who face challenges in assessing aircraft stability and in designing stability augmentation, flight control and autopilots for fixed wing aircraft.
