An Introduction to Aerodynamics, Software & Certification in Safe Flight

Flight is the safest form of mass transport in history — and software is a big reason why. But as automated systems take on more of the work, understanding the relationship between aerodynamics, software design, and certification becomes more important than ever. This white paper covers the fundamentals, from how aircraft are controlled to how the industry ensures the software behind them can be trusted.

What you'll learn:

• The basic principles of aerodynamics and how aircraft are controlled

• How different aircraft types produce different handling characteristics — and why that matters

• Why manufacturers and airlines favour closely-related aircraft families

• The growing role of software in aircraft design and evolution

• How pilots and aircraft software interact — and where the boundaries lie

• How industry standards, certification, and independent testing assure software safety