This note
focuses on the Science and Mathematics of flight dynamics, historical
antecedents are presented as Case Studies in aircraft performance, stability,
and control. Topics covered includes: Point-Mass Dynamics and Forces, Low-Speed
Aerodynamics -D, Induced Drag and High-Speed Aerodynamics, Aerodynamic Moments,
Power and Thrust for Cruising Flight, Cruising Flight Envelope, Gliding,
Climbing, and Turning Flight Performance, Aircraft Equations of Motion -
Translation, Flight Path Computation and Rotation, Aircraft Control Devices and
Systems, Linearized Equations of Motion, Root-Locus Analysis of Parameter
Variations and Feedback Control, Linearized Longitudinal Equations of Motion,
Advanced Problems of Longitudinal Dynamics, Advanced Problems of
Lateral-Directional Dynamics, Flying Qualities Criteria, Maneuvering at High
Angles and Angular Rates, Aeroelasticity and Fuel Slosh, Atmospheric Hazards to
Flight, Flight and Wind Tunnel Testing.
This note covers Introduction, Introduction to Helicopter
Aerodynamics, Blade Element Theory, Rotor Disk Dynamics, Blade Flapping,
Flapping Analysis, Evaluating Alternate Conditions, Evaluating the
Coaxial-Pusher Configuration and Evaluating Lift.
This online books
contains the following contents:Introduction to the Helicopter, Aerodynamics of
Flight, Helicopter Flight Controls, Helicopter Components, Sections, and
Systems, Rotorcraft Flight Manual, Weight and Balance, Helicopter Performance,
Ground Procedures and Flight Preparations, Basic Flight Maneuvers, Advanced
Flight Maneuvers, Helicopter Emergencies and Hazards, Night Operations,
Effective Aeronautical Decision Making
This PDF covers the following topics related to Helicopter Dynamics :
Introduction, Ideal Rotor Theory, Power Estimates, Helicopter Performance in
Forward Flight, Lift, Propulsion and Control of V/stol Aircraft, Ground Effect
Machines.
Author(s): Sathyabama Institute of Science and
Technology
This note covers the
following topics: Rotor Dynamics, Flap Dynamics, Coupled Flap-Lag-Torsion
Dynamics, Unsteady Aerodynamics, Aeroelastic Stability in Hover, Ground and Air
Resonance, Aeroelastic Stability in Forward Flight, Trailing Edge Flaps and
Tabs, CFD for Rotors, Helicopter Vibration, Rotor Tests in Wind Tunnel and in
Flight.
Principles of helicopter flight under
various conditions are reviewed in this note, giving special attention to the
operation of the main rotor. A brief history of helicopter development is
presented, together with a summary of the main components of a helicopter and a
classification of the various types of helicopters.
This note covers the following topics: Principles of Helicopter
and VTOL Flight, Rotary wing Areodynamics, Helicopter performance in hover and
in forward flight, Simple control concepts for helicopters, flapping dynamics
and control moments, Rotary wing aeroelasticity, The helicopter vibration
problems in forward flight.