1. Introduction to aerodynamics – aerodynamic forces, profile shape, wing shape.
2. Two-dimensional flow around a profile – streamlines, lift, Reynolds number.
3. Aerodynamic coefficients, profile polar curve.
4. Three-dimensional flow around an aircraft, induced drag.
5. Total drag of an aircraft.
6. Ground effect and its consequences.
7. Balance of forces in different flight modes.
8. Flow separation on the wing.
9. Increasing the maximum lift coefficient.
10. Means of reducing the CL – CD ratio and increasing drag.
11. Boundary layer.
12. Introduction to high-speed aerodynamics, definition of Mach number.
13. Shock waves.