Introduction to Helicopter Aerodynamics and Dynamics

Introduction to Helicopter Aerodynamics and Dynamics

Instructor: Prof. Dr. C. Venkatesan, Department of Aerospace Engineering, IIT Kanpur. This course introduces topics in helicopter aerodynamics and dynamics: Historical development, Rotor configuration, Elements of hovering, Vertical flight, Forward flight, Performance, Rotor blade idealization, Flap response, Trim and coupled flap lag torsion dynamics, and Introduction to certain stability problems.