Course Description
An intensive development of the methods used to
determine the static stability of fixed-wing aircraft and the
implications of incorrect levels. Subjects include the regulatory
requirements and flight test techniques involved to determine the
longitudinal, lateral, directional, maneuvering, and flight path
stability of single and multi-engined aircraft. Included is an
introduction to mechanical flight control systems, Mach effects
and roll performance.
Texts and Reference Materials
NTPS Professional Course Textbook Series, Vol.
IV, “Fixed-Wing Flying Qualities Flight Testing”
Anticipated Student Learning
Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course of
instruction, the student will have a basic understanding of
classic open loop stability and control flight test techniques,
and data analysis. He/she will:
Be familiar with
1. Mach effects on stability and control.
2. Aircraft trim systems.
3. Mechanical flight control systems.
Understand
4. The practical importance and
associated regulatory requirements of each type of stability.
5. How to determine the engine-out
capability of an aircraft.
6. The big picture of flying qualities
evaluation.
Know
7. How to determine the longitudinal
static stability of an aircraft.
8. How to determine the maneuvering
stability of an aircraft.
9. How to determine the
lateral-directional static stability of an aircraft.
10. How to determine the flight path stability of an
aircraft.
Sequence of Instruction
Flying Qualities Testing Overview
Mechanical Flight Control Systems
Longitudinal Static Stability
Maneuvering Stability
Longitudinal & Maneuvering Stability Requirements and
Flight Test Techniques
Lateral Directional Static Stability
Asymmetrics Theory
Engine Out Requirements & Flight Test Techniques
Roll Performance
Mach Effects
Flight Path Stability
Trim Systems
Tutorials:
Longitudinal Static
Stability
Maneuvering Stability
Lateral-Directional Static
Stability
Exams:
Longitudinal & Maneuvering
Stability
Lateral-Directional &
Asymmetrics |
Instructional Methodology
Lectures.
Process of Evaluation
Examinations.
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