Class Central is learner-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.

Delft University of Technology

Introduction to Aeronautical Engineering

Delft University of Technology via edX

Overview

Have you ever flown in an airplane and are you curious about how flying works? Are you interested in the fundamental concepts behind flying? How does a wing generate lift? And how can we fly as optimally as possible?

This course provides an introduction to the fundamentals of aeronautics, using a tour through the history of flight, starting with ballooning and continuing on to airplanes and helicopters.

Experts from the Faculty of Aerospace Engineering of Delft University of Technology will help you explore and discover the fundamentals of flight, in three blocks. First, you will explore the history of flight including ballooning and obtain a basic understanding of aircraft and the earth's atmosphere. Topics include stability, navigation, propulsion and the structure of aircraft. Block two examines the principles of aerodynamics. You will learn for instance how the shape of an airfoil or wing impacts the amount of lift generated. Block three covers flight mechanics, including various flight phases, such as descending, climbing or cruise, and the most optimal flying conditions for each phase.

Taught by

Jacco M. Hoekstra

Reviews

4.6 rating, based on 7 Class Central reviews

4.9 rating at edX based on 10 ratings

Start your review of Introduction to Aeronautical Engineering

  • This course gives you complete overview of Aeronautical Engineering. Each and every aspect of AE is covered with a brief explanation. Structures, Aerodynamics, Propulsion and Flight Mechanics. These are included with a few practical demonstrations which make the course more interesting. If you're looking to have a brief overview of all the subjects of Aeronautical engineering, then this course is utmost suggested. Thanks to Prof. Jacco Hoekstra.
  • Anonymous
    Very interesting, well explained, not so easy but not impossible. Nice teachers and good community, if you really like aeronautics and have no or basic knowledge I recommend you to take this course.
    It took me about 90 hours to complete it.
  • Anonymous
    I thought this class was medium and I learned a lot about the world of airplanes and how they move, and even helicopters. There were hands on activities that helped me to grok the ideas behind it. However, after the first couple of lessons many of t…
  • Emeck Johnson
    The course was really helpful and I've enjoyed every bit of it. I'd like to know more in the near future if the be any other related course comes up.
  • Profile image for Kyle Fan
    Kyle Fan
  • John Walsh
  • Patrick

Never Stop Learning.

Get personalized course recommendations, track subjects and courses with reminders, and more.

Someone learning on their laptop while sitting on the floor.