Homebuilt Aerodynamics
and Flight Testing
by Sonja Englert
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:
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
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