Course Description
This course introduces an experienced operational pilot to the philosophy, procedures, and theory of production / acceptance / maintenance flight test. An academic review of basic aerodynamics and aircraft performance, plus risk management, upset recovery theory, aircraft pilot compatibility, an introduction to stability and control and acceptance / maintenance / production flight test procedures are accomplished prior to in-flight / simulator practical application exercises. During one of the inflight exercises, an actual aircraft production/acceptance flight test to include crew resource management exercise is performed. A complete takeoff speed development and stability and control exercise for large jet aircraft is preformed in the Simulator. At the completion of this course the student will have a basic knowledge of the Type Certificate Requirements & Processes, and the role production, acceptance, and maintenance flight test plays in ensuring the aircraft performance, flying qualities, and systems meet the critical Type Certificate Requirements.
Subjects Covered
Subsonic Aerodynamics
Certification Process/Documentation
Takeoff & Land/Takeoff Speed Development
Integrated Avionics
Introduction to Stability and Control (S&C)
Aircraft Subsystems
Aircraft Design/Modification Effects on S&C
Mach Effects on S&C
Introduction to Variable Stability Simulation
Upset Recovery Theory
Transonic Aerodynamics
Acceptance Test Checklist
Flight Management System
Flight Controls
Crew Resource Management
Warning Systems
Ground Acceptance Inspection
PIO Theory
Stalls and High Angle of Attack
Asymmetric Flight
Introduction to Acceptance Testing
Navigation Systems
Aeroelasticity and Flutter Hazards
Safety In Flight Test