# Vtol Aircraft Design

## MANE-4210

Aerodynamics and dynamics of lifting rotors in Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) applications. Design concepts by which rotor weight and stress are minimized and vehicle control is provided. Weight and engine power trends for configuration definition. Center of gravity and aerodynamic lift and moment for equilibrium and desired aircraft attitude. Methods for determining size, weight, and cost for a given payload, useful volume, and specified performance. This is a communication-intensive course.

3 credits Communication Intensive
Cross-listed with:
MANE-6210 Vtol Aircraft Design
Prereqs:
one of:
MANE-4120 Heli Aerodynamic & Performance MANE-4130 Multirotor Aerial Vehicles MANE-4090 Flight Mechanics

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2025

Vtol Aircraft Design (3c) [CI]

- Robert John Niemiec

Seats Taken: 4/18

2024

Vtol Aircraft Design (3c) [CI]

- Robert John Niemiec

Seats Taken: 7/12

2023

Vtol Aircraft Design (3c) [CI]

- Farhan Gandhi

Seats Taken: 6/19

2022

Vtol Aircraft Design (3c) [CI]

- Robert John Niemiec

Seats Taken: 7/30

Vtol Aircraft Design (3c) [CI]

- Farhan Gandhi

Seats Taken: 1/1

2021

Vtol Aircraft Design (3c) [CI]

- Robert John Niemiec

Seats Taken: 7/40

2020

Vtol Aircraft Design (3c)

- Robert John Niemiec

Seats Taken: 11/30

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