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Homebuilt Aerodynamics and Flight Testing, by Sonja Englert

Homebuilt Aerodynamics
and Flight Testing

by Sonja Englert

ISBN:
0975298429
Copyright Date:
2002
Pages:
129
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The first part of this book is especially of interest for airplane homebuilders and engineers who want to know more about the basic aerodynamics of their airplanes. Because homebuilt airplanes rarely fit into a standard template, many different configurations are evaluated. If you are planning to build or fly an experimental airplane, read this book first to get familiar with what you can expect in terms of flying characteristics. It covers gliders, singles and twins with piston engines. The second part of the book deals with flight testing the finished airplane. Even if you have no prior knowledge to flight testing, you will find the maneuvers and procedures well explained. This book will take you from first flight through performance and flying qualities testing, it includes all the tests required of certified airplanes in addition to some other tests which can help you to get to know your airplane better. Only the normal instrumentation and some simple devices are required for the tests. Suggestions are included to solve problems with airplane performance or flying qualities.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS:

Introduction

Flight Testing - General

Aerodynamics
airfoils, vortex generators, slats & flaps, lift distribution, T-tails & winglets, swept wings, longitudinal stability

Configurations
tractor & pushers, twin engine, 3 surface airplanes, flying wing, biplanes

Operating Envelope
maneuvering envelope, gust load envelope, structure

First Flight
instrument calibration, preparation, flight phases

Airspeed Calibration

Climb Performance Vx and Vy

Climb Performance
Continuous climb and cooling climb

Level Flight Speed
measuring horizontal speed

Glide Performance

Aerotow & Winch Launch

Speed Brakes & Spoilers

Takeoff Performance

Landing Distance

Engine test - Peak EGT

Engine Ground Cooling

Carburetor Heat & Alternate Air

Fuel System Tests
fuel gage, usable fuel, fuel flow, vapor lock

Static Longitudinal Stability

Static Directional Stability

Dynamic Longitudinal Stability

Dynamic Lateral Stability

Spiral Stability

Evaluation of Control Forces

Stick Force Per G

Roll Performance

Sideslip & Adverse Yaw

Flight to Vne

Stall Characteristics

Spins

Noise Test

References

Appendix
standard atmosphere, speed definitions, conversion factors