Course Description
An intensive overview of the theory and test
procedures to evaluate helicopter dynamic stability,
controllability, low speed flight characteristics, and ground
handling. Subjects include analysis of helicopter dynamic
motion, airworthiness certification requirements and flight test
techniques for dynamic stability and low speed flight, automatic
flight control systems, ground handling test methodology, and
closed-loop handling qualities testing. (Prerequisite:
Satisfactory completion of T&E 4113)
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 flight
test procedures, techniques, and data analysis associated with
helicopter dynamic stability, controllability, low speed flight,
and ground handling. He/she will:
Be familiar with
1. Closed-loop handling qualities testing.
2. Aerodynamic modifications to correct adverse
dynamic characteristics.
3. Certification requirements for aircraft
dynamic stability and low speed flight.
4. Helicopter automatic flight control systems.
Understand
5. Techniques for analysis of helicopter
dynamic motion.
6. Helicopter dynamic stability and
controllability theory and flight test techniques.
7. Lowspeed characteristics and test
procedures.
8. Ground handling flight test techniques.
Sequence of Instruction
Dynamic Stability Overview
Analysis of Dynamic Motion
Helicopter Dynamic Stability
Controllability
Low Speed Flight Characteristics
Automatic Flight Control Systems
Closed Loop Handling Qualities
Envelope Expansion
Ground Handling
Aerodynamic Modifications
Tutorials - Dynamic Stability, Low Speed Characteristics
Exams - Dynamic Stability, Low Speed Flight and Ground
Handling |
Instructional Methodology
Lectures.
Process of Evaluation
Examinations.
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