Lecture Slides for Aircraft Flight Dynamics
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.
Author(s): Robert F. Stengel
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Helicopter Dynamics Concerning Retreating Blade Stall on a Coaxial Helicopter
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.
Author(s): Aaron Ford, San Jose State
120 Pages
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
Author(s): Federal Aviation Administration
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Helicopter Instructors Handbook
Introduction to Flight Training,Introduction to the Helicopter - Training Procedures - Introduction to the Helicopter,Aerodynamics of Flight - Introduction - Forces Acting on the Aircraft,Helicopter Flight Controls - Introduction - Collective Pitch Control,Helicopter Components, Sections, and Systems - Introduction - Airframe Design,Rotorcraft Flight Manual - Introduction - Introducing the Manual,Weight and Balance - Introduction - Weight,Helicopter Performance - Introduction - Factors Affecting Performance,Preflight and Postflight Procedures - Introduction - Checklists,Basic Flight Maneuvers - Introduction - Basic Maneuvers - Straight-and-Level Flight
Author(s): Federal Aviation Administration
238 Pages
This PDF covers the following topics related to Helicopter Dynamics : Introduction to 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.
Author(s): Inderjit Chopra, Anubhav Datta
51 Pages
Elements of Helicopter Aerodynamics SIST
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
90 Pages
Recent Progress in Some Aircraft Technologies
This book describes the recent progress in some engine technologies and active flow control and morphing technologies and in topics related to aeroacoustics and aircraft controllers. Both the researchers and students should find the material useful in their work.
Author(s): Ramesh K. Agarwal
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