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1 Atmosphere |
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1.2 General description of atmosphere |
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1.3.1 Oxygen and nitrogen |
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1.5 International standard atmosphere |
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1.6 Atmospheric parameters |
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1.8 Altitude and its measurement |
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1.8.3 Global positioning system |
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1.10 Atmospheric phenomena |
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1.10.2 Gust and turbulence |
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2 Equations of motion |
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2.3 General governing equations of motion |
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2.3.2 Unaccelerated versus accelerated flight |
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2.3.4 Steady-state flight versus perturbed-state flight |
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2.4 Application of Newton's second law to flight phases |
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2.4.1 Straight-line flight |
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2.5 True and equivalent airspeeds |
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2.5.1 Airspeed measurement |
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2.5.3 Airspeed indicator corrections |
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2.5.4 Airspeed and ground speed |
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2.5.5 The unit of airspeed |
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3 Drag force and drag coefficient |
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3.4.2 Wing, horizontal tail, and vertical tail |
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3.4.3.1 Trailing edge high-lift devices |
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3.4.3.2 Leading edge high-lift devices |
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3.4.10 CD of other parts and components |
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3.4.10.4 Surface roughness |
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3.4.10.8 Fairing for the flap mechanism |
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3.4.10.11 Refueling boom, receptacle, hose, probe, and drogue |
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3.4.10.13 External sensors |
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3.4.10.14 Miscellaneous items |
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3.5.1 Wave drag for wing and tail |
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3.6 CD° for various configurations |
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3.6.1 Clean configuration |
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3.6.2 Takeoff Configuration |
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3.6.3 Landing configuration |
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3.6.4 The effect of speed and altitude on CD° |
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4 Engine performance |
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4.2 Aircraft engine classification |
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4.3 Piston or reciprocating engine |
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4.3.1 Piston engine configurations |
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4.3.2 Piston engine performance |
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4.3.3 Supercharged piston engines |
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4.5 Other propeller-driven engines |
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4.5.1 Solar-powered engine |
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4.5.3 Human-powered engine |
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4.6 Engine performance criteria |
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4.6.2 Engine performance at various altitudes and speeds |
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4.6.3 Specific fuel consumption |
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4.7 Engine performance calculations |
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4.7.2 Variations of power and thrust with aircraft speed |
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4.7.2.1 Piston-prop engine and turboprop engine |
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4.7.3 Variations of power and thrust with altitude |
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4.7.4 Variations of specific fuel consumption with altitude |
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4.7.4.2 Turbojet engine, turbofan engine, and turboprop engine |
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4.7.5 Variations of specific fuel consumption with speed |
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4.7.6 Power of electric engines |
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4.8 Propeller performance |
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4.8.3 Propeller classifications |
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4.8.3.1 Fixed-pitch propeller |
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4.8.3.2 Ground adjustable propeller |
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4.8.3.3 Variable-pitch propeller |
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4.8.3.4 Constant-speed propeller |
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4.8.3.5 Special pitch modes |
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4.8.3.6 Contra-rotating propellers |
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4.8.4.1 Propeller tip speed |
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4.8.4.2 Propeller twist angle |
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4.8.4.3 Modified momentum theory |
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4.8.4.4 Practical use of propeller charts |
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5 Straight-level flight: jet aircraft |
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5.2 Fundamental equations |
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5.2.1 Steady-state trim equations |
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5.2.2 Drag, thrust, and velocity relationship |
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5.2.3 Velocity-angle-of-attack relationship |
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5.2.4 Maximum lift-to-drag ratio ((L/D)max) |
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5.3 Specific speeds in straight-line level flight |
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5.3.1 Maximum speed (Vmax) |
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5.3.3 Maximum lift-to-drag ratio speed |
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5.4.2 Calculation of range |
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5.4.2.1 Flight program 1: constant-altitude, constant-lift-coefficient flight |
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5.4.2.2 Flight program 2: constant-airspeed, constant-lift-coefficient flight |
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5.4.2.3 Flight program 3: constant-altitude, constant-airspeed flight |
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5.4.3 Speed for maximum range (VmaxR) |
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5.4.3.1 Constant-speed cruising flight |
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5.4.3.2 Non-constant-speed cruising flight |
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5.4.4 Calculation of maximum range |
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5.4.4.1 Constant-altitude, constant-lift-coefficient flight |
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5.4.4.2 Constant-airspeed, constant-lift-coefficient flight |
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5.4.4.3 Constant-altitude, constant-airspeed flight |
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5.4.5 Practical considerations |
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5.4.5.1 Optimum fuel weight |
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5.4.6 Comparison and conclusion |
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5.5.1 Definition of endurance |
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5.5.2 Endurance calculation |
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5.5.2.1 Flight program 1: constant-altitude, constant-lift-coefficient flight |
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5.5.2.2 Flight program 2: constant-airspeed, constant-lift-coefficient flight |
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5.5.2.3 Flight program 3: constant-altitude, constant-airspeed flight |
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5.5.3 Maximum endurance velocity |
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5.5.4.1 Constant-altitude, constant-lift coefficient |
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5.5.4.2 Constant-airspeed, constant-lift coefficient |
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5.5.4.3 Constant-altitude, constant-airspeed flight |
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5.5.5 Practical considerations |
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5.5.5.1 Altitude for maximum endurance |
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5.5.5.2 Comparison between tmaxR and Emax |
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5.5.5.3 Comparison between VmaxE and VmaxR |
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5.5.5.4 Effect of wind on endurance |
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5.7.1.1 Based on engine chart |
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5.7.1.2 Based on range mission |
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6 Straight-level flight: propeller-driven aircraft |
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6.3.1 Minimum power speed |
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6.3.2 Minimum drag speed (liminD) |
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6.3.3 Maximum lift-to-drag ratio speed |
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6.4.2 Regular range calculation |
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6.4.2.1 Constant-lift-coefficient cruising flight |
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6.4.2.2 Non-constant-lift-coefficient cruising flight |
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6.4.3 Maximum range calculation |
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6.4.3.1 Constant-lift-coefficient cruising flight |
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6.4.4 Maximum range speed |
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6.4.5 Comparison and conclusion |
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6.5.1.1 Flight program 1: constant-altitude, constant-lift-coefficient flight |
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6.5.1.2 Flight program 2: constant-airspeed, constant-lift-coefficient flight |
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6.5.1.3 Flight program 3: constant-altitude, constant-airspeed flight |
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6.5.2 Maximum endurance speed for prop-driven aircraft |
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6.5.2.1 Flight program 1: constant-altitude, constant-lift-coefficient flight |
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6.5.2.2 Flight program 2: constant-airspeed, constant-lift-coefficient flight |
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6.5.2.3 Flight program 3: constant-altitude, constant-airspeed flight |
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6.5.3.1 Flight program 1: constant-altitude, constant-lift-coefficient flight |
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6.5.3.2 Flight program 2: constant-airspeed, constant-lift-coefficient flight |
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6.5.3.3 Flight program 3: constant-altitude, constant-airspeed flight |
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6.5.4 Comparison and conclusion |
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6.6.2 Absolute ceiling for aircraft with piston-prop engine |
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6.6.3 Absolute ceiling for aircraft with turboprop engine |
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6.7.1.1 Based on engine chart |
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6.8 Summary and comparison |
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7 Climb and descent |
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7.3 Governing equations of climb |
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7.4.1.1 Calculation of speed for maximum rate of climb |
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7:4.1.2 Calculation of climb angle for maximum rate of climb |
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7.4.2 Propeller-driven aircraft |
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7.4.2.1 Airspeed for maximum rate of climb |
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7.4.2.2 Climb angle for maximum rate of climb |
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7.5.2 Propeller-driven aircraft |
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7.5.2.1 Calculation of aircraft speed for maximum climb angle |
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7.5.2.2 Calculation of maximum climb angle |
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7.8 Most-economical climb |
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7.9 Time to climb and fuel to climb |
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7.11.1 Gliding flight with maximum ground distance |
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7.11.2 Gliding flight with maximum flight time |
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8 Takeoff and landing |
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8.3 Takeoff performance analysis |
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8.4.2 Landing calculations |
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8.5 Effect of wind and slope on takeoff and landing |
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8.5.1 Effect of headwind on takeoff |
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8.5.2 Effect of slope on takeoff |
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9 Turn performance and flight maneuvers |
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9.2 Fundamentals of turning flight |
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9.2.1 Governing equations |
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9.2.2 Load factor and bank angle |
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9.3 Level turn performance: jet aircraft |
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9.3.1 Maximum producible load factor |
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9.3.3 Maximum of the maximum load factor |
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9.3.4 Airspeed that corresponds to the maximum of the maximum load factor |
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9.4 Level turn performance: prop-driven aircraft |
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9.4.1 Maximum producible load factor |
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9.4.2 Airspeed that corresponds to the maximum of the maximum load factor |
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9.4.3 Maximum of the maximum load factor |
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9.5 Maneuverability: jet aircraft |
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9.5.1 Fastest turn: jet aircraft |
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9.5.2 Tightest turn: jet aircraft |
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9.6 Maneuverability: prop-driven aircraft |
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9.6.1 Fastest turn: prop-driven aircraft |
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9.6.2 Tightest turn: prop-driven aircraft |
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9.7.1 Pull-up and pull-out |
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9.9.5 Flight envelope: combined V-n diagram |
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10 Aircraft performance analysis using numerical methods and MATLAB® |
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10.2 Takeoff rotation analysis using numerical methods |
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10.2.2 Governing equations |
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10.3 Free fall simulation |
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10.3.2 Governing equations |
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10.4 Takeoff airborne section analysis using numerical methods |
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10.4.1 Mission description |
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10.4.2 Governing equations |
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10.5 Climb analysis using numerical methods: construct the hodograph |
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10.5.1 Review of fundamentals |
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504 | (2) |
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10.6 Fastest climb analysis using numerical methods |
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506 | (3) |
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10.6.1 Fastest climb analysis |
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506 | (3) |
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10.7 Time to climb analysis using numerical methods |
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509 | (1) |
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10.7.1 Review of fundamentals |
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509 | (1) |
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10.8 Parabolic path for a zero-gravity flight |
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510 | (3) |
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10.8.1 Mission analysis and governing equations |
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Appendix A: Standard atmosphere, SI units |
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Appendix B: Standard atmosphere, English units |
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Appendix C: Performance characteristics of several aircraft |
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Appendix D: Flight records |
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Appendix E: A typical project for students |
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Index |
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