Basic definitions of flight mechanics, control, and control surfaces. The general structure of flight control systems. Aircraft static and dynamic stability and stability derivatives. Static longitudinal and lateral stability. Aircraft longitudinal and lateral dynamic equations. Nonlinear dynamic equations. Linearization of equations. Longitudinal modes of motion. Short and long period approximation. Lateral modes of motion. Transient response of aircraft dynamic. Basic concepts of aircraft control systems. Review of modern control theory. Application to autopilot design.