Last Updated: Sun, 04/19/2026
Syllabus
General Class Information
Academic year:
2026
Semester:
Fall
Course prefix:
AE
Course number:
4071
Section:
A
CRN
87068
Department (you may add up to three):
Instructor first name:
Juergen
Instructor last name:
Rauleder
Catalog Description

This is the basic/introductory rotorcraft course offered at Georgia Tech and it should be taken by any student that is interested in rotorcraft and wants to lay a foundation for future work in rotorcraft. The aim is to provide students with a basic understanding of rotor aerodynamics and dynamics, how rotors and rotorcraft work, derive and teach the fundamental rotor theories, calculate helicopter performance, trim, and introduce rotor dynamics and rotor controls.

Administrative Data
Course status
Active