HSC · Year 12 · Aeronautical engineering
Engineering Mechanics
4 original lesson summaries in this topic collection.
Topic overview
- Weight acts down, thrust forward, lift perpendicular to and drag along the flight path.
- Level cruise: L = W, T = D; thrust required = W ÷ (L/D).
- Glide ratio equals L/D in still air.
- Lift rises with angle of attack until the critical angle, beyond which the wing stalls.
Course references
- ENG-2011 Year 12 Aeronautical engineering (focus module): engineering mechanics (curriculum map Y12.AE.06-07)
- ENG-2011 Year 12 Aeronautical engineering (focus module): engineering mechanics (curriculum map Y12.AE.08-10)
- ENG-2011 Year 12 Aeronautical engineering: engineering mechanics (curriculum map Y12.AE.11, Y12.AE.14)
- ENG-2011 Year 12 Aeronautical engineering: engineering mechanics (curriculum map Y12.AE.12, Y12.AE.13)
These references are Vantrel’s working syllabus map. Verify course requirements against the official syllabus.