Aircraft Performance: Theory and Practice (Aiaa Education Series)

This new book takes a step beyond the traditional aircraft performance textbook by including topics beyond the estimation of aircraft performance while in the design stage. It extends to include the measurement of performance needed to validate the design estimates and produce data for the certification of the aircraft, and for the construction of the aircraft performance manual. It also covers the principles of performance scheduling and the practical considerations of operational performance.

Aircraft performance is one of the key aspects of the aircraft industry. Starting with the consideration that performance theory is the defining factor in aircraft design, the author then covers the measurement of performance for the certification, management and operation of aircraft. This practical book discusses performance measures which relate to airworthiness certificates (a legal requirement), as well as those needed when compiling the aircraft performance manual for the aircraft. In addition, operational performance is covered, including the financial considerations required by airlines to ensure maximisation of commercial return.

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Complete coverage of aircraft performance. Includes flight measurement of performance, including airworthiness, certification and the performance manual.

Audience: Senior undergraduates and postgraduates on aeronautical engineering degrees. Professional aeronautical engineers. Flight engineers.

Starting with a consideration of performance theory as the defining factor in aircraft design, this study also covers the measurement of performance for the certification, management and operation of aircraft