Course Description
An intensive overview of the methods used to
make performance evaluations of propeller driven aircraft.
Emphasis is placed on subsonic aerodynamics, pitot statics and
reciprocating engine theory.
Texts and Reference Materials
NTPS Professional Course Textbook Series, Vol.
II, “Aerodynamics for Flight Testers”
NTPS Professional Course Textbook Series, Vol.
III, “Fixed-Wing Performance Flight Testing”
Anticipated Student Learning
Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course of instruction, the
student will have a basic understanding of performance flight test
procedures, techniques, and data analysis. He/she will:
Understand
1. Dimensional analysis and be able to
perform dimensional calculations.
2. How subsonic aerodynamics affect
aircraft performance.
3. Propeller theory and certification
requirements.
Know
4. How drag polars are determined and how
they are used for modeling
5. Pitot-static theory and be familiar
with the Standard Atmosphere.
6. Takeoff and landing theory
requirements and flight-test techniques.
7. How to test and evaluate the cruise
performance of propeller-driven aircraft.
Sequence of Instruction
Performance Testing Overview
Dimensional Analysis
Subsonic Aerodynamics - Lift
Subsonic Aerodynamics Drag
Drag Polars
Pitot-Static Theory
Position Error Correction (PEC) Requirements & Flight
Test Techniques
Reciprocating Engines
Propeller Theory
Propeller Cruise Performance Theory
Takeoff & Landing Performance Theory
Tutorials (Dimensional Analysis, Subsonic Aerodynamics, (PEC),
Propeller Cruise)
Exams - Subsonic Aerodynamics, PEC/Prop Cruise |
Instructional Methodology
Lectures.
Process of Evaluation
Examinations.
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