Flight Mechanics Courses and Certifications

Simulating High-G Jet Aerobatics with Wolfram System Modeler's Aircraft Library 2.0

Model and simulate high-G jet maneuvers using Wolfram System Modeler's Aircraft Library 2.0, exploring aerodynamics, structural integrity, and formation flying stunts like the Delta Breakout.

• Wolfram U
• 1 hour
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Biomechanics and Locomotion in Biomedical Engineering - Lecture 19

Explore biomechanics of various modes of motion, from flight to walking, and their applications in biomedical engineering, including artificial hip design and efficient locomotion.

• YouTube
• 52 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

NPTEL;  IIT Madras

Flight Dynamics II - Stability

Explore aircraft stability, dynamics, and control systems. Learn about equilibrium, static and dynamic stability, and various aircraft components' contributions to flight characteristics.

• YouTube
• 1 day 9 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Brackeys

Making a Multiplayer FPS in Unity - Flying - uNet Tutorial

Learn to enhance multiplayer FPS controls in Unity with spring physics, flying mechanics, and camera rotation limits. Improve your game development skills through hands-on coding and practical implementation.

• YouTube
• 31 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Arvin Ash

Five Science "Facts" That Are Widely Believed but Wrong

Debunking common science misconceptions: gravity in space, speed of light limits, bee flight physics, human evolution from chimps, and Big Bang theory origins. Explore the truth behind these widely believed "facts".

• YouTube
• 17 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology

Air Giants- Launch, Flight, and Ecology of Cretaceous Pterosaurs

Explore the fascinating world of Cretaceous pterosaurs, their unique adaptations for flight, and their ecological roles in prehistoric ecosystems.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 3 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Royal Institution

The Science of Stickiness - From Tires to Post-it Notes

Explore the fascinating science of adhesion and its impact on everyday life, from tire grip to non-stick pans, with physicist Laurie Winkless in this engaging talk.

• YouTube
• 57 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Wondrium

Science of Flight - Breaking the Sound Barrier and Beyond

Explore the physics of breaking the sound barrier, from shockwaves to swept wings. Discover how technological advancements revolutionized aviation, enabling supersonic flight and shaping modern aircraft design.

• YouTube
• 32 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Hackaday

Introduction to FPV Drones

Explore FPV drone fundamentals, including laws, applications, physics, components, and DIY vs. buying. Learn about UAV definitions and propeller selection in this comprehensive introduction.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 16 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

media.ccc.de

Flightgear: The World of Open Source Flight Simulation

Explore Flightgear, an open-source flight simulator. Learn its history, future plans, and how to get started flying. Discover ways to interface with custom hardware and other systems for enhanced simulation.

• YouTube
• 38 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology

Locomotion Ecology in the Fossil Bird Ichthyornis

Explore 3D shape analysis of fossil bird sternums to uncover flight evolution. Groundbreaking research compares ancient Ichthyornis to modern birds, revealing insights into avian flight origins.

• YouTube
• 58 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

IEEE

3D User Interface Navigation Techniques - Flying and Teleportation - Session 19

Explore advanced 3D user interface techniques for navigation, including flying and teleportation methods in virtual environments.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 54 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

PCS Institute for Basic Science

Learning to Fly High: Reinforcement Learning for Soaring and Airborne Wind Energy

Explore reinforcement learning for soaring and airborne wind energy, focusing on optimal control strategies in turbulent atmospheric conditions.

• YouTube
• 33 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

NPTEL-NOC IITM

Bio Inspired Micro Robots - Propulsion and Locomotion - Module 04

Explore micro mechanical flying insects, their actuation mechanisms, flight mechanics, aerodynamics, and key design challenges in bio-inspired robotics.

• YouTube
• 29 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

International Centre for Theoretical Sciences

Sensing and Flying in Hawkmoths

Explore the neurophysical mechanisms behind hawkmoth flight and sensory systems in this talk by Sanjay Sane, part of a broader discussion on neuroscience, data science, and dynamics.

• YouTube
• 39 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video