Introduction to Flight Testing and Applied Aerodynamics (Aiaa Education Series)

An introduction into the art and science of measuring and predicting airplane performance, "Introduction to Flight Testing and Applied Aerodynamics" will benefit students, homebuilders, pilots, and engineers in learning how to collect and analyze data relevant to the takeoff, climb, cruise, handling qualities, descent, and landing of an aircraft. This textbook presents a basic and concise analysis of airplane performance, stability, and control. Basic algebra, trigonometry, and some calculus are used. Topics discussed include: Engine and propeller performance; Estimation of drag; Airplane dynamics; Wing spanwise lift distributions; Flight experimentation; Airspeed calibration; Takeoff performance; Climb performance; and, Dynamic and static stability. Special features: examples containing student-obtained data about specific airplanes and engines; simple experiments that determine an airplane's performance and handling qualities; and, end-of-chapter problems (with answers supplied in an appendix). "This textbook presents a basic and concise analysis of airplane performance, stability, and control. Basic algebra, trigonometry, and some calculus are used. Topics discussed include engine and propeller performance, estimation of drag, airplane dynamics, wing spanwise lift distributions, flight experimentation, airspeed calibration, takeoff performance, climb performance, and dynamic and static stability. Special features examples containing student-obtained data about specific airplanes and engines; simple experiments that determine an airplane's performance and handling qualities;and end-of-chapter problems (with answers supplied in an appendix)."--Publisher description Cover Title Copyright Dedication Contents Preface Chapter 1 Some Basic Considerations Chapter 2 Airspeed Calibration Chapter 3 Takeoff Chapter 4 Power-Required and Trim Chapter 5 Rate-of-Climb,Time-to-Climb,and Ceilings Chapter 6 Stall, Approach,and Landing Chapter 7 Cruise Chapter 8 Static and Dynamic Stability and Control Appendix A General Data Appendix B Instructions for Experiments Appendix C Solutions to Problems Appendix D Nomenclature,Abbreviations,and Acronyms References Index Supporting Materials An introduction into the art and science of measuring and predicting airplane performance. It is suitable for students, homebuilders, pilots, and engineers in learning how to collect and analyze data relevant to the takeoff, climb, cruise, handling qualities, descent, and landing of an aircraft.