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FLIGHT TEST PROGRAM

STRUCTURAL

  • Loads
  • Flutter
  • AeroServoElasticity
  • Noise & Vibration
  • Landing Gear Dynamics

    AIRCRAFT PERFORMANCE
  • Airfield
  • Flight

    FLIGHT CHARACTERISTICS
  • Classic
  • Modern

    POWERPLANT
  • Installation
  • Performance

    SAFETY

    HUMAN FACTORS

    SUBSYSTEMS

    FLIGHT TEST UNIQUE

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  • FLIGHT TEST PROGRAM

  • Overview
  • Detail Requirements
  • Classic Regulations
  • The Team
  • The Time Line
  • Scheduling
  • Sequencing
  • Configuration Contol
  • Photos & Video Captures

  • USEFUL INFORMATION

  • Basic Information
  • Unit Conversion
  • Greek Symbols
  • Common Abbreviations
  • Useful Thermodynamic Laws
  • Useful References
  • Runway Information

  • Mathematics
  • Geometric Relations
  • Trigonometric Identies
  • Integral Tables

  • Standard Atmosphere
  • Altitude
  • Airspeed
  • Mach Number

  • Aircraft Axis System

  • Sign Convention

  • STRUCTURAL

  • Flight Limitations
  • Criteria
  • Military
  • Civil
  • International
  • Demonstrations
  • Military
  • Civil
  • International

  • Loads Calibration
  • Point Load Technique
  • Distributed Technique

  • Flight Loads
  • Load Measurements
  • Net Inertia Loads
  • Airload Components
  • Trims, Turns and Push-downs
  • Envelope Expansion
    Sideslip Loads
  • Sideslip Loads
  • Aileron (Spoiler) Rolls
  • Cargo Airdrop Loads

  • Test Requirements
  • Airload Survey
  • Flight Demonstrations
  • 80% Buildup
  • 100% Demonstration
  • Static Test

  • Ground Loads
  • Air Zeros
  • Landing Loads
  • Takeoff Loads
  • Taxi Loads
  • Turning Loads
  • Braking Loads

  • Flutter
  • Description
  • Preliminary Ground Tests
  • Flutter Flight Tests
  • Excitation
  • Procedures
  • Data Reduction
  • Stores Flutter Testing
  • References

  • AeroServoElasticity
  • Introduction
  • Pilot in the Loop Oscillations
  • Analysis
  • Ground Tests
  • Flight Tests
  • Notch Filter
  • References

  • Noise and Vibration
  • Overview
  • Classic Test Program
  • Flyover Noise
  • External Noise - Ground
  • Airframe Internal Noise
  • Component Exposure to Noise
  • Airframe Environ. Vibration
  • Propulsion Environ. Vib.
  • Miscellaneous

  • Landing Gear Dynamics
  • Loads
  • Loads Testing
  • Shimmy
  • Shimmy Testing
  • References

  • AIRCRAFT PERFORMANCE

  • Airfield Airspeeds
  • Stalls
  • Acceptable Characteristics
  • Speeds
  • Procedures
  • Minimum Unstick Speeds
  • Minimum Climbout Speeds
  • Minimum Control Speed - Air
  • Minimum Control Speed - Grn
  • Rotation Speeds
  • Anti-Skid Development
  • Braking Speeds
  • Tire Limit Speeds
  • Landing Speeds

  • Airfield Performance
  • Introduction
  • Segmentation
  • Takeoff Speed Analysis
  • Overview
  • Development
  • Vmu
  • dVrot max
  • Vlof min
  • Vrot max
  • V35 Obstacle Speed
  • Stopping Speed
  • Correlation Factor
  • AEO Correlation
  • Rotation Correlation
  • Braking Correlation
  • Flight Manual
  • Takeoff Flight Path
  • Takeoff Speed Procedures
  • Vmcg
  • Dry RTO
  • Dry Deceleration
  • AETO
  • Development Phase
  • Demonstration Phase
  • Rolling Takeoff
  • ECTO
  • Development Phase
  • Demonstration Phase
  • Ferry Takeoff
  • Landing
  • Brake Energy
  • Anti-Skid Braking
  • Brake Cooling
  • Non-Standard Surfaces
  • Takeoff Flight Path SID

  • Flight Performance
  • Modeling & Simulation
  • Historical Comments
  • Test & Analysis Technique
  • Reduction
  • Plot Types
  • Instrumentation
  • Derivation of Aero Equations
  • Improved Correlation
  • CG Accountability
  • Reynolds No Correction
  • Slipstream Correction
  • Instrumentation Accountability
  • Analysis Procedure
  • Comparison
  • Climb & Descent Comparison
  • Continuous Climb & Descent
  • Cruise Comparison
  • Expansion

  • Aerodynamic Development
  • Pressure Survey
  • Flow Visualization

  • FLIGHT CHARACTERISTICS

  • Classic Flying Qualities
  • Longitudinal
  • Lateral-Directional
  • Lateral Control
  • Directional
  • Stall
  • Unsteady Flight
  • Minimum Control Speed
  • Ground Handling
  • In Search of Fin Stall

  • MIL-8785C Handling Qualities
  • Measurement Requirements
  • Aircraft Classificationl
  • Aircraft Flight Phases
  • Cooper-Harper Scales
  • Longitudinal S&C
  • Dynamic Longitudinal
  • Maneuvering Longitudinal
  • Trim Characteristics
  • Lateral-Directional Stability
  • Roll Maneuvers
  • Stall Testing
  • Asymmetric Thrust Handling
  • Equivalent Modeling Method
  • Parameter Identification

  • POWERPLANT>

  • Installation
  • Ventilation
  • Flow & Volume Rate
  • Engine Nacelle Ventilation
  • Pylon Ventilation
  • Engine Support Structure (ESS)
  • Nose Cowl - Wing Engine Type
  • Fire Zones
  • Ventilation Flow Rate
  • Temperature Survey
  • Starting
  • Ground Starting
  • Inflight Starting
  • Engine Operation
  • Engine Response
  • Thrust Reverser Impingment

  • Engine Performance
  • Background
  • Fuel Flow
  • Bleed Data
  • Nozzle Expansion
  • Thrust
  • Installed Data
  • Distortion
  • Nozzle Areas
  • Fuel Analysis
  • Thrust Coefficient
  • Derivation

  • Engine Health

  • Inlet Compatibility
  • Wind Effects
  • Attitude Effects

  • Installed Performance - Grn
  • Installation Effects
  • Power Extraction

  • Installed Performance - Flt
  • Power Extraction
  • Performance Mapping

  • Transients
  • Ground
  • Inflight

  • Power Management
  • Takeoff
  • Climb
  • Cruise
  • Descent
  • Approach
  • Landing

  • Exhaust System
  • Nozzle
  • Internal Mixer
  • Thrust Reverse/Vectoring
  • Jet Wake
  • Signature

  • HUMAN FACTORS

  • Anthropometry and Workspace
  • Environment
  • Physical Workload
  • Controls, Displays Usability
  • Software Usability
  • Mental Workload
  • Situation Awareness
  • Training Systems

  • SUBSYSTEMS

  • Weight and Balance
  • Demonstrations
  • Ballast
  • Inertia

  • Automatic Flight Controls
  • Autopilot
  • Auto-throttles
  • Systems Monitoring
  • Malfunctions
  • Flight Director

  • Communications
  • HF Radio
  • VHF Radio
  • PA and Entertainment
  • Interphone
  • Audio Integration
  • Static Discharge
  • Voice Recorder
  • Crash Position Equipment

  • Flight Hazards
  • Fire
  • Icing
  • Snow and Sleet
  • Turbulence

  • Flight Controls
  • Longitudinal Axis
  • Lateral Axis
  • Directional Axis
  • Lateral-Directional Coupling
  • Lift Augmentation
  • Lift Control

  • Fuel System
  • Distribution
  • Control
  • Indication Systems
  • Fuel Characteristics
  • Aerial Refueling

  • Hydraulic Systems
  • Main Hydraulic System
  • Auxiliary Hydraulic System
  • Indication System

  • Ice and Rain
  • Airframe Protection
  • Engine Protection
  • Internal Protection
  • Protuberances Protection
  • Window Protection
  • Ice Detectors

  • Instrumentation
  • Panels
  • Independent Instruments
  • Recorders
  • Computers

  • Lighting
  • Flight Compartment
  • Passenger Compartment
  • Cargo Compartment
  • Exterior
  • Emergency

  • Navigation
  • Flight Environment Data
  • Attitude and Direction
  • Landing and Taxi Aids
  • Independent Position
  • Dependent Position
  • Position Computing

  • Pneumatic
  • Engine Anti-icing
  • Compart/Component Environment

  • Auxiliary Power Unit
  • Installation
  • Performance
  • Operation

  • Structural Material
  • Conventional Material
  • Composite Material

  • FLIGHT TEST UNIQUE

  • Air Data System

  • Airspeed Calibration
  • Instrumentation
  • Derivation of Theory
  • Pressure Lag (Lag)
  • Derivation of Theory
  • Position Error (PE)
  • Ground Effect (GE)
  • Free Air Temperature
  • Pressure Lag Calibration
  • PE Calibration Procedure
  • Trailing Cone
  • Stadiametric
  • Pacer
  • Pressure Lag Correction
  • Test Data Correction for PE
  • FORTRAN Relations
  • Inflight Calibration (typical)
  • In-Ground Effect Methology
  • Flight Test Requirements
  • PE Calibrations Using GPS

  • Measurements

  • Pressures
  • Temperatures
  • Attitudes
  • Angular Positions
  • Others

  • Recording
  • Photographic
  • Charting
  • Magnetic

  • Spacial Positioning
  • Phototheodilite
  • Inertial
  • Radio/Radar
  • IRS Airfield Performance

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