Course Description
This course is a continuation of the intensive
overview of theory and flight-test techniques employed during the
evaluation of helicopter performance characteristics.
Emphasis is placed on turboshaft engine performance, climb and
descent performance, takeoff and landing performance, and the
performance characteristics of multi-engine helicopters.
(Prerequisite: Successful completion of T&E 4111).
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 theory, procedures, techniques, and data
analysis of the topics covered. He/she will:
Be familiar with
1. Takeoff and landing requirements
and flight test techniques.
2. Multi-engine helicopter
performance characteristics.
3. Basic turboshaft engine theory.
Understand
4. Helicopter engine performance
characteristics.
5. Engine control and engine/rotor
compatibility characteristics.
6. Helicopter climb performance theory and
flight test techniques.
7. Helicopter descent performance theory
and flight test techniques.
Sequence of Instruction
Turbine Engine Theory
Turboshaft Engines
Engine Performance
Engine Control
Climb Performance
Descent Performance
Takeoff Performance
Landing Performance
Multi-engine Helicopter Performance
Tutorials - Turbine Engines, Helicopter Performance
Examinations - Turbine Engines, Helicopter Performance |
Instructional Methodology
Lectures.
Process of Evaluation
Written Examinations.
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