T&E 4112 Helicopter Performance Flight Testing II
Course Description
This course is a continuation of the intensive overview of theory and flight-test techniques employed during the evaluation of helicopter performance characteristics. Emphasis is placed on turboshaft engine performance, climb and descent performance, takeoff and landing performance, and the performance characteristics of multi-engine helicopters. (Prerequisite: Successful completion of T&E 4111).
Anticipated Student Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course of instruction, the student will have a basic understanding of performance flight test theory, procedures, techniques, and data analysis of the topics covered. He/she will:
Be familiar with
1. Takeoff and landing requirements and flight test techniques.
2. Multi-engine helicopter performance characteristics.
3. Basic turboshaft engine theory.
Understand
4. Helicopter engine performance characteristics.
5. Engine control and engine/rotor compatibility characteristics.
6. Helicopter climb performance theory and flight test techniques.
7. Helicopter autorotation decent performance theory and flight test techniques.
Sequence of Instruction
Turbine Engine Theory
Turboshaft Engines
Engine Performance
Engine Control
Climb Performance
Descent Performance
Takeoff Performance
Landing Performance
Multi-engine Helicopter Performance
Tutorials
Turbine Engines
Helicopter Performance
Examinations
Turbine Engines
Helicopter Performance
Texts and Reference Materials
“Helicopter Performance, Stability, and Control,“
R. W. Prouty
NTPS Course Notes
Instructional Methodology
Lectures
Process of Evaluation
Written Examination