Course Description
A supplement to basic performance flight test
theory, aimed at evaluations of turbine and jet powered aircraft.
An intensive overview of the methods used to make performance
evaluations of jet aircraft. Emphasis is placed on supersonic
aerodynamics and turbine/jet engine theory. (Prerequisite:
Successful completion of T&E 4101).
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:
Be familiar with
1. Transonic aerodynamics and their
performance implications.
Understand
2. Basic turbine engine theory and engine test
procedures.
3. How energy theory relates climb to
acceleration and how this leads to the classic flight test
techniques.
4. Supersonic aerodynamics and their
implications on jet inlet and nozzle performance.
5. Aircraft energy management.
Know
6. Turn performance, theory, evaluation,
and associated test methods.
7. Modern modeling techniques for
gathering test data.
8. Stall testing theory and associated
test methods.
9. How to predict and optimize cruise
performance and know the various test procedures for developing or
validating the prediction models.
Sequence of Instruction
Turbine Engine Theory
Jet Cruise
Climb Performance
Transonic Aerodynamics
Supersonic Aerodynamics
Turn Performance
Energy Management
Advanced Performance Test Methods
Stall Theory & Testing
Tutorials
Turbine Engine
Jet Cruise
Exams - Turbines & Jet Cruise, Supersonic Aero &
Energy |
Instructional Methodology
Lectures.
Process of Evaluation
Examinations.
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