Course Description
An intensive overview of the analytical theory
and procedures used to evaluate performance characteristics of
helicopters. Emphasis is placed on subsonic aerodynamics, rotor
blade aerodynamics, pitot static system performance, hover
performance, vertical climb performance and level flight
performance.
Texts and Reference Materials
“Helicopter Performance, Stability and
Control,” R. W. Prouty
NTPS Course Notes
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. The aerodynamics of a rotating blade.
2. Hover performance theory, requirements
and flight-test techniques.
3. Vertical climb performance theory,
requirements and flight-test techniques.
4. Level flight performance theory,
requirements and flight-test techniques.
Understand
5. Dimensional analysis and be able to
perform dimensional calculations.
6. Basic subsonic aerodynamics.
7. Pitot-static theory and be familiar
with the Standard Atmosphere.
Sequence of Instruction
Performance Testing Overview
Dimensional Analysis
Subsonic Aerodynamics
Rotor Blade Aerodynamics
Pitot-Static Theory
Position Error Correction (PEC) Requirements and Flight
Test Techniques
Hover Performance Theory and Flight Test Techniques
Vertical Climb Performance Theory and Flight Test
Techniques
Level Flight Theory and Flight Test Techniques
Tutorials - Aerodynamics, Pitot-Statics, Helicopter
Performance
Exams - Aerodynamics, Pitot-Statics, Helicopter
Performance |
Instructional Methodology
Lectures.
Process of Evaluation
Written Examinations.
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