Chapter 2 Aerodynamics, Aircraft  Assembly, and Rigging Introduction Three topics that are directly related to the manufacture,  operation, and repair of aircraft are: aerodynamics, aircraft  assembly, and rigging. Each of these subject areas, though  studied separately, eventually connect to provide a scientific  and physical understanding of how an aircraft is prepared for  flight. A logical place to start with these three topics is the study  of basic aerodynamics. By studying aerodynamics, a person  becomes familiar with the fundamentals of aircraft flight. 