Adjustable ailerons course on the track
About our
Adjustable Wings on Track Course
This course focuses on optimizing the aerodynamic performance of racing vehicles through the design and control of adjustable wings. It explores the implementation of real-time adjustment systems to adapt to track conditions, improving downforce and stability. Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) analysis, the use of sensors and actuators, and integration with the vehicle’s control systems are included.
This course focuses on optimizing the aerodynamic performance of racing vehicles through the design and control of adjustable wings.
Participants will gain hands-on experience in wing configuration, telemetry, and data analysis to optimize performance. Topics such as vehicle aerodynamics, control engineering, and setup management will be covered to enhance race competitiveness. The course will prepare students for roles such as performance engineers, race technicians, and aerodynamic specialists.
Adjustable ailerons course on the track
- Format: Hybrid
- Duration: 3 months
- Hours: 300 H
- Language: English / Spanish
- Registration date: 23-10-2026
- Start date: 12-12-2026
- Available places: 2
750 $
Competencies and results
What you will learn
1. Aerodynamic Optimization of Adjustable Wings on the Track
- Understand the principles of aerodynamics applied to adjustable wings, including lift, drag, and flow control.
- Study the design and functionality of wing adjustment mechanisms, analyzing the most common configurations and their advantages.
- Evaluate the impact of wing geometry on aerodynamic performance, considering the airfoil, wingspan, and angle of attack.
- Identify the different types of adjustable wings and their applications in motorsport.
- Analyze flap-lag-torsion, whirl flutter, and fatigue couplings.
- Dimension laminates in composites, joints, and bonded joints with FE.
Implement damage tolerance and NDT (UT/RT/thermography).
Apply CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) simulation software to optimize wing design and predict its performance.
Conduct wind tunnel and track tests to validate wing design and evaluate its impact on vehicle performance.
Understand the technical regulations of motorsport regarding the design and use of adjustable wings.
2. Rotor Analysis and Performance: Design and Simulation
- Identify and evaluate rotor failure modes, including flap-lag-torsion coupling analysis, whirl flutter instability, and structural fatigue assessment.
- Apply computer-aided design (CAD) and finite element analysis (FEA) techniques to dimension rotor components made of composite materials, paying particular attention to the integrity of joints and bonded joints.
- Integrate damage tolerance methodologies to predict rotor behavior under damage, and employ non-destructive testing (NDT) techniques such as ultrasonic testing (UT), radiography (RT), and thermography for the inspection and evaluation of structural integrity.
3. Comprehensive user-oriented design and validation (from modeling to manufacturing)
You will learn to integrate the entire product development process, from initial model conception to final validation, applying user-centered methodologies. You will develop skills in parametric design, ergonomics, simulation, sustainable materials, 3D visualization, and manufacturing management, ensuring efficient, safe solutions that meet current industry standards.
4. Design and Optimization of Wing Systems in the Track Environment
- Identify and understand the aerodynamic and structural phenomena associated with wings, including complex couplings.
- Evaluate and mitigate the risks of aeroelastic instabilities such as flutter.
- Apply design techniques to optimize wing efficiency and minimize drag.
- Use finite element analysis (FEA) software to simulate the structural behavior of wings.
- Dimension and analyze the structural integrity of components made from composite materials, including laminates.
- Design and analyze joints and bonded joints in wing structures.
- Apply damage tolerance methodologies to evaluate the durability and safety of wings.
- Use non-destructive testing (NDT) techniques such as UT and RT and thermography for inspecting ailerons.
Understand the factors that influence the design of aileron systems for different types of aircraft.
Optimize aileron design to meet performance and safety requirements.
5. Analysis, Modeling and Performance of Rotors
- Analyze flap–lag–torsion couplings, whirl flutter and fatigue.
- Size laminates in composites, unions and bonded joints with FE.
- Implement damage tolerance and NDT (UT/RT/thermography).
6. Rotor Optimization and Performance: Modeling and Analysis
6. Rotor Optimization and Performance: Modeling and Analysis
Analyze flap-lag-torsion, whirl flutter, and fatigue couplings.
Dimension composite laminates, joints, and bonded joints with FE.
Implement damage tolerance and NDT (UT/RT/thermography).
Who this program is for:
Adjustable ailerons course on the track
- Graduates in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Automation Engineering, or related fields.
- Professionals from OEM rotorcraft/eVTOL, MRO, consulting, technology centers.
- Flight Testing, certification, avionics, control, and dynamics seeking specialization.
- Regulators/authorities and UAM/eVTOL professionals requiring compliance skills.
Recommended qualifications: foundation in aerodynamics, control, and structures; ES/EN B2+/C1. We offer bridging tracks if you need them.
- Standards-driven curriculum: you will work with CS-27/CS-29, DO-160, DO-178C/DO-254, ARP4754A/ARP4761, ADS-33E-PRF from the first module.
- Accreditable laboratories (EN ISO/IEC 17025) with rotor bench, EMC/Lightning pre-compliance, HIL/SIL, vibrations/acoustics.
- Evidence-oriented TFM: safety case, test plan, compliance dossierand operational limits.
- Mentored by industry: teachers with experience in rotorcraft, tiltrotor, eVTOL/UAM and flight test.
- Flexible modality (hybrid/online), international cohorts and support from SEIUM Career Services.
- Ethics and security: safety-by-design approach, cyber-OT, DIH and compliance as pillars.
Module 1 — Introduction to Wing Aerodynamics
1.1 Principles of Aerodynamics: Fundamentals for Wings
1.2 Types of Wings: Design and Functionality
1.3 Airflow and Airfoil Profiles: Influence on Performance
1.4 Lift and Drag Concepts: Application to Wings
1.5 Aerodynamic Optimization: Tools and Methods
1.6 Design of Adjustable Wings: Mechanisms and Control
1.7 Effects of Tuning on Performance: Analysis and Simulation
1.8 Wing Materials and Manufacturing: Key Considerations
1.9 Wing Testing and Validation: Wind Tunnels and CFD Simulation
1.10 Introduction to Track Optimization: Design for Performance
2. Aerodynamic Optimization of Adjustable Wings on the Track
2. Rotor Analysis and Performance: Design and Simulation
3. Rotor Design and Analysis: Modeling and Performance
4. Design and Optimization of Wing Systems in the Track Environment
5. Rotor Analysis, Modeling, and Performance
6. Rotor Optimization and Performance: Modeling and Analysis
7. Aerodynamic Adjustment and Performance of Wings on the Track
8. Modeling and Performance of Adjustable Wings on the Track
3.3 Rotor Design: Fundamentals and Principles
3.2 Aerodynamic Modeling of Rotors
3.3 Flow Analysis in Rotors
3.4 Rotor Performance Simulation
3.5 Rotor Design Optimization
3.6 Effects of Control Surfaces on Rotors
3.7 Material Selection and Rotor Manufacturing
3.8 Wind Tunnel Testing and Model Validation
3.9 Structural and Fatigue Analysis of Rotors
3.30 Rotor Applications in the Shipbuilding Industry
4.4 Introduction to Wing Aerodynamics
4.2 Wing Geometry and Design
4.3 Aerodynamic Forces and Moments
4.4 Wing Materials and Construction
4.5 Design Optimization for Different Tracks
4.6 CFD Analysis of Wings
4.7 Wind Tunnels and Testing
4.8 Influence of Wings on Vehicle Performance
4.9 Wing Tuning: Strategies and Techniques
4.40 Case Studies: Success and Failure in Wing Design
5.5 Introduction to the Aerodynamics of Adjustable Wings
5.5 Wing Design Variables and Parameters
5.3 Principles of Aerodynamic Optimization
5.4 Simulation Tools and Software
5.5 CFD Analysis and Wind Tunnels
5.6 Design for Drag Reduction
5.7 Ground Effect and Its Influence on Performance
5.8 Wing Design for Stability
5.9 Testing and Experimental Validation
5.50 Case Studies: Successful Track Optimization
5.5 Fundamentals of Rotor Design
5.5 Blade Element Theory (BEM)
5.3 Rotor Simulation and Analysis Methods
5.4 Airfoil Modeling
5.5 Performance Analysis: Lift and Drag
5.6 Effects of Speed and Angle of Attack
5.7 Rotor Design for Energy Efficiency
5.8 Stability and Control Analysis
5.9 Simulation Software and CAD Tools
5.50 Examples of Rotors and Their Applications
3.5 3D Modeling of Rotors
3.5 Mesh Generation for CFD Analysis
3.3 Airflow Analysis Around the Rotor
3.4 Pressure Distribution Evaluation
3.5 Force and Moment Calculations
3.6 Aerodynamic Performance Analysis
3.7 Design Optimization Techniques
3.8 Sensitivity Analysis and Robust Design
3.9 Results Validation
3.50 Comparison of Different Rotor Designs
4.5 Aileron System Design Principles
4.5 Material Selection and Manufacturing
4.3 Structural Analysis and Strength
4.4 Design Optimization for Weight Reduction
4.5 Design for Performance Enhancement
4.6 Airflow Analysis and Simulation
4.7 Design of Adjustable Ailerons and Their Mechanisms
4.8 Design of Aileron Control Systems
4.9 Integration of Ailerons into the Overall Design
4.50 Case Studies: Optimization in Runway Environments
5.5 Rotor Analysis Methods
5.5 Performance Analysis: Lift, Drag, and Power
5.3 Airfoil Modeling
5.4 Effects of Airflow on the Rotor
5.5 Stability and Control Analysis
5.6 Simulation Techniques and Software
5.7 Experimental Validation of Models
5.8 Analysis of Different Rotor Designs
5.9 Design Considerations for Specific Applications
5.50 Improving Efficiency and Performance
6.5 Modeling the Rotor and its Components
6.5 Performance Analysis Methods
6.3 Lift, Drag, and Power Analysis
6.4 Aerodynamic Optimization
6.5 Effects of Speed and Angle of Attack
6.6 Software Simulation and Analysis
6.7 Stability and Control Analysis
6.8 Design for Energy Efficiency
6.9 Validation of Results
6.50 Case Studies: Optimization and Analysis
7.5 Aileron Tuning for Performance Optimization
7.5 Tuning Variables and Their Effects
7.3 Measurement Techniques and Data Analysis
7.4 Design and Configuration of Adjustable Wings
7.5 Track Airflow Analysis
7.6 Ground Effects on Performance
7.7 Testing and Experimental Validation
7.8 Downforce Optimization
7.9 Tuning Strategies for Different Conditions
7.50 Case Studies: Successful Tuning
8.5 3D Modeling of Adjustable Wings
8.5 Track Airflow Simulation
8.3 Performance Analysis: Lift and Drag
8.4 Wing Design Optimization
8.5 Tuning System Design
8.6 Ground Effects on Performance
8.7 Stability and Control Analysis
8.8 Testing and Experimental Validation
8.9 Case Studies: Track Performance
8.50 Efficiency and Performance Improvement
6.6 Fundamentals of Aerodynamics: Lift, Drag, and Laminar Flow
6.2 Principles of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and its Application
6.3 Applicable Aeronautical Regulations: FAR, EASA, and others
6.4 Rotor Design: Airfoils and Configuration
6.5 Stability and Control of Rotary-Wing Aircraft
6.6 Design and Material Selection for Aircraft Construction
6.7 Introduction to Propulsion and Transmission Systems
6.8 Flight Control Systems and their Components
6.9 Introduction to Wind Tunnel and Flight Testing
6.60 Aeronautical Safety and Regulations
2.6 Rotor Design: Airfoil and Geometry Selection
2.2 CFD Simulation of Rotors: Modeling and Analysis
2.3 Rotor Performance Analysis: Lift, Power, and Efficiency 2.4 Rotor simulation software: Xrotor, Blade Element Theory (BET).
2.5 Blade edge effects and their modeling.
2.6 Rotor blade design and optimization.
2.7 Rotor noise reduction methods.
2.8 Rotor vibration simulation.
2.9 Introduction to optimization techniques.
2.60 Case studies: Rotor design for different applications.
3.6 Rotor modeling: Finite element and finite volume methods.
3.2 Rotor performance analysis: Power, efficiency, and thrust.
3.3 Influence of geometry and airfoil on performance.
3.4 Turbulent flow modeling techniques.
3.5 Blade shape optimization for improved performance.
3.6 Sensitivity analysis of design parameters.
3.7 Rotor-wake interaction modeling. 3.8 Simulation of complex flight scenarios.
3.9 Validation of models with experimental data.
3.60 Case studies: modeling and performance of rotors under different conditions.
4.6 Design of aileron systems: types and configurations.
4.2 Optimization of ailerons: shape, angle, and position.
4.3 CFD analysis of aileron systems.
4.4 Effects of ailerons on vehicle aerodynamics.
4.5 Design of control systems for ailerons.
4.6 Materials and manufacturing of ailerons.
4.7 Optimization of aerodynamic performance under different runway conditions.
4.8 Safety and regulatory considerations in aileron design.
4.9 Integration of ailerons with other vehicle systems.
4.60 Case studies: design and optimization of ailerons in high-performance vehicles.
5.6 Rotor Analysis: Methods and Tools
5.2 Modeling Airflow Around the Rotor
5.3 Rotor Performance: Calculating Lift, Drag, and Power
5.4 Influence of Flight Conditions on Performance
5.5 Analysis of Rotor Vibration and Its Effects
5.6 Modeling the Rotor Wake
5.7 Simulating Rotor Behavior Under Adverse Conditions
5.8 Analysis of Experimental Data and Validation of Models
5.9 Rotor Performance Optimization Techniques
5.60 Case Studies: Analysis of Rotors in Different Applications
6.6 Rotor Modeling: Methods and Tools
6.2 Rotor Performance Analysis: Lift, Drag, and Efficiency
6.3 Optimizing Blade Shape and Airfoil
6.4 Modeling Rotor-Wake Interaction 6.5 Sensitivity Analysis of Design Parameters
6.6 Advanced Simulation Techniques for Rotors
6.7 Rotor Design for Different Flight Conditions
6.8 Noise and Vibration Considerations
6.9 Model Validation with Experimental Data
6.60 Case Studies: Rotor Performance Modeling and Analysis
7.6 Aileron Tuning: Techniques and Methods
7.2 Aerodynamic Performance: Calculation and Optimization
7.3 Influence of Track Conditions on Performance
7.4 Telemetry Data Analysis and Application
7.5 Optimizing Aileron Behavior in Different Situations
7.6 Aileron Configuration to Improve Stability and Control
7.7 Aileron Tuning in Crosswind Conditions
7.8 Performance Improvement in Different Race Scenarios
7.9 Track Testing and Results Analysis 7.60 Case studies: aerodynamic tuning on different racing vehicles.
8.6 Modeling adjustable wings: methods and tools.
8.2 Aerodynamic performance of adjustable wings: calculations and simulations.
8.3 Influence of geometry and angle on performance.
8.4 Analysis of wing-vehicle interaction.
8.5 Design optimization for different track conditions.
8.6 Advanced simulation techniques for wings.
8.7 Design of control systems for adjustable wings.
8.8 Validation of models with experimental data.
8.9 Safety and regulatory considerations.
8.60 Case studies: modeling and performance of adjustable wings on racing vehicles.
- Hands-on methodology: test-before-you-trust, design reviews, failure analysis, compliance evidence.
- Software (depending on licenses/partners): MATLAB/Simulink, Python (NumPy/SciPy), OpenVSP, SU2/OpenFOAM, Nastran/Abaqus, AMESim/Modelica, acoustics tools, planning toolchains DO-178C.
- SEIUM Laboratories: scale rotor bench, vibrations/acoustics, EMC/Lightning pre-compliance, HIL/SIL for AFCS, data acquisition with strain gauging.
- Standards and compliance: EN 9100, 17025, ISO 27001, GDPR.
Capstone-type projects
Admissions, fees, and scholarships
- Profile: Background in Computer Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or related fields; practical experience in NLP and valued information retrieval systems.
- Documentation: Updated CV, academic transcript, SOP/statement of purpose, project examples or code (optional).
- Process: Application → Technical evaluation of profile and experience → Technical interview → Review of case studies → Final decision → Enrollment.
- Fees:
- Single payment: 10% discount.
- Payment in 3 installments: No fees; 30% upon registration + 2 equal monthly payments of the remaining 35%.
Monthly payment: available with a 7% commission on the total; annual review.
Scholarships: based on academic merit, financial need, and promoting inclusion; agreements with companies in the sector for partial or full scholarships.
See “Calendar & Calls for Applications,” “Scholarships & Grants,” and “Fees & Financing” in the SEIUM mega-menu.
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F. A. Q
Frequently asked questions
Yes, we have international certification
Yes: experimental models, real data, applied simulations, professional environments, real case studies.
It is not mandatory. We offer leveling tracks and tutoring.
Completely. It covers e-propulsion, integration, and emerging regulations (SC-VTOL).
Recommended. There are also internal challenges and consortiums.
Yes. Online/hybrid modality with planned labs and visa support (see “Visa & Residence”).