Aircraft Design for Freshmen
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Master Aircraft Design
from Concept to
Performance.
A structured 12-module course covering every phase of aircraft design — from initial sizing and weight estimation to wing, fuselage, tail, landing gear, drag, and performance analysis.
Skills you'll gain from this course
Designed for freshmen with zero background — built to take you from mission requirements to a complete aircraft design framework.
Understand the aircraft design process from mission requirements to configuration
Perform initial sizing using wing loading and thrust-to-weight constraint analysis
Estimate gross takeoff weight using the Breguet equation and fuel fraction method
Design wings: airfoil selection, aspect ratio, sweep, taper, and stall behaviour
Size the fuselage for passengers, cargo, pressurization, and aerodynamic efficiency
Estimate drag using the drag polar and understand the role of L/D ratio
Analyze takeoff, climb, cruise, range, and landing performance
Compare aircraft materials — aluminium, CFRP, titanium, and steel
14 modules · 35 hours · 280 MCQs
Every module includes a video lesson, detailed theory notes, an interactive simulator, FAQ section, and 20 multiple-choice questions.
Learn from an aerospace expert
Dr. Dhara specializes in AI/ML applied to aerospace vehicle design, design optimization, and aerodynamics. This Aircraft Design LMS was developed to give freshmen a structured, interactive entry point into the multidisciplinary world of aircraft engineering — combining real theory with simulators and assessments.
What students are saying
Great course with excellent diagrams and explanations! The simulations really helped me understand how changing parameters affects the aircraft design. Perfect for a first-year aerospace student.
Good material overall — the MCQs are very useful for revision. The theory notes are detailed and beginner-friendly. Would love to see a V-N diagram module added in future.
Interesting and well-structured. It starts methodically and builds up significantly as you progress through the modules. The FAQs are particularly helpful for clearing up concepts.
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Built for how freshmen actually learn
Every module is designed as a complete learning unit with multiple complementary formats.
Each module opens with a curated video lesson that introduces the key concepts before diving into theory.
Detailed, freshman-friendly written explanations for every topic — with just enough math to build real understanding.
Interactive sliders let you explore how design parameters affect the aircraft — turning abstract equations into intuition.
20 questions per module with instant feedback. Track your score across all modules and identify gaps.
Ready to design your first aircraft?
Join 2,268 students already enrolled. Complete the required progress across all 14 modules and earn your certificate — completely free.
