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Quick Facts
| Medium Of Instructions | Mode Of Learning | Mode Of Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| English | Self Study | Video and Text Based |
Course Overview
India has not yet developed its own civil transport aircraft. The Aircraft Design certification course is an effort by the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kanpur to provide practical training to the young and emerging engineers & students so that they achieve this milestone in the coming decades. Candidates will be comprehensively taught how to design an aircraft.
The Aircraft Design online program will also teach skills on adding structural elements into the aircraft design concept. Learners will not only learn about simple conceptual design but also a little bit of complex aircraft design concepts. The course is an AICTE approved Faculty Development Programme (FDP).
The Aircraft Design certification course by SWAYAM will impart knowledge on the complete aircraft design process, including configuration layout, sizing, trade studies, requirement definition, analysis, and optimization. It is a 12-week-long online course that will mainly focus on the usage of necessary aerodynamic concepts that are utilized in aircraft design.
The Highlights
- 12-weeks program
- Core course type
- Undergraduate/postgraduate level course
- Aerospace Engineering and Flight Mechanics category study
- An offering of the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur
- Self-directed learning
- Ongoing course
Programme Offerings
- Free program access
- Self-paced learning
- A shareable certificate
- video lectures
- Digital learning platform
- An offering of IITK
- Paid certification
- Written examination
- Extensive curriculum
- assignments
- Expert instructors.
Courses and Certificate Fees
| Fees Informations | Certificate Availability | Certificate Providing Authority |
|---|---|---|
| INR 1000 | yes | IIT Kanpur |
- Access to this online course is free of cost
- The examination fee for the Aircraft Design program is Rs. 1,000
Aircraft Design fee structure
Course option | Fee |
Aircraft Design (Access only) | Free |
Aircraft Design (Exam fee) | Rs. 1,000 |
Eligibility Criteria
The candidates will be eligible for the Aircraft Design certification only if they achieve at least 40% marks in the final score. The final score is equal to 25% assignment score plus 75% in the written examination. The 25% assignment score will be calculated based on 25% of the average of marks in the best eight of the total 12 assignments included in the course.
The prerequisite to enroll in the Aircraft Design training is that you should have completed the ‘Introduction to Airplane Performance’ course on SWAYAM or an equivalent qualification.
What you will learn
The Aircraft Design syllabus covers the whole process of designing an aircraft from beginning to end. By the end of the course, you will become adept in the conceptual and detailed design of an airplane along with a sound understanding of aerodynamic concepts.
Who it is for
The Aircraft Design online program will be most beneficial to the students pursuing BTech, MTech, and Ph.D. in the relevant fields of study.
Admission Details
Join the Aircraft Design online program by following the steps given below.
Step 1 – Click on this link - https://onlinecourses.nptel.ac.in/noc21_ae04/preview to land on the official course page of Aircraft Design at the SWAYAM website.
Step 2 – Locate the ‘Sign-in/Register’ button at the top and click on it. A registration page will now open.
Step 3 – Sign up for a new account by entering the required details and verification code. Alternatively, you can link an existing Google, Microsoft, or Facebook account to log in instantly.
Step 4 – Now, simply click on the ‘Join’ button on the course page to enroll in the Aircraft Design training successfully.
NOTE – Candidates are advised to check whether the course is still accepting enrolments or not.
Application Details
You don’t have to submit an application form to apply for admission to the Aircraft Design online course. Just visit the SWAYAM website, sign up for an account and join the course quickly.
The Syllabus
- Overview of the Design Process
- Airfoil
- Geometry Selection
- Thrust-to-Weight Ratio
- Wing Loading
- Initial Sizing
- Control-Surface Sizing
- Configuration Layout
- Aerodynamic Considerations
- Structural Considerations
- Vulnerability Considerations
- Crew Station
- Passengers
- Payload
- Propulsion
- Fuel System Integration
- Fuel System
- Landing Gear Arrangements
- Step-by-Step Development of a New Design
- Aerodynamics
- Propulsion
- Structures and Loads
- Weights
- Group Weights Method
- Stability
- Control
- Handling Qualities
- Performance and Flight Mechanics
- Equations of Motion
- Operating Envelope
- Cost Analysis
- Operations and Maintenance Costs
- Aircraft and Airline Economics
- Sizing and Trade Studies
- Vertical Flight--Jet and Prop
- Extremes of Flight
- Design of Unique Aircraft Concepts
- Flying Wing
- Tailless
- Lifting Fuselage
- Blended Wing-Body
Evaluation process
Candidates interested in receiving the Aircraft Design certification will have to register and appear for the proctored examination conducted at one of Swayam’s designated centers. It will be held in two shifts. The morning and afternoon shift is from 9 am to 12 pm and 2 pm to 5 pm respectively.
Additional details about the Aircraft Design online course exam will be announced in the future. Candidates will have to fill an online registration form and pay the exam fee to appear in the exam.
Instructors
IIT Kanpur Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
The Aircraft Design certification course is accredited by the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kanpur.
Prof A.k. Ghosh, faculty of Aerospace Engineering Department at IIT Kanpur will be the instructor for this online program.
No, a digital certificate only will be made available to the eligible students.
The course will end after the completion of twelve weeks.