e-Περιοδικό Επιστήμης & Τεχνολογίας
e-Journal of
Science & Technology,
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e-Περιοδικό Επιστήμης & Τεχνολογίας
e-Journal of
Science & Technology,
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A Simple Model for Ski Jump Flight Mechanics Used as a Tool for Teaching Aircraft Gliding Flight
Vassilios McInnes Spathopoulos
Department of Aircraft Technology Technological Educational Institute of Chalkis Psachna, Greece, vspathop@teihal.gr
A teaching
tool is presented in the form of a spreadsheet mathematical model of a ski
jumper in free flight. The aim of the simulation exercise is to introduce
students taking courses in basic flight mechanics, to fundamental theoretical
concepts and to simple simulation techniques. Using an example from the field of
sports can stimulate student interest and enhance their motivation. It is
concluded that the model can easily be implemented and correctly simulates the
physical principles of ski jumping free flight and can therefore fulfill its
purpose of enhancing the teaching of a key topic in the field of flight
mechanics. Keywords- flight mechanics; model; ski jump; gliding flight
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