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NPTEL

Introduction to Experiments in Flight

NPTEL and Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur via YouTube

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This course introduces flight-test experiments for measuring aircraft weight and center of gravity, analyzing drag, climb, stability, and turns, and estimating aerodynamic parameters. It also covers control-surface calibration, flight data recording, MEMS-based data acquisition, and least-squares methods.

Syllabus

Weighment and Calculation of CG (Theory).
Cruise Experiment (Theory).
Weighment Experiment and cockpit panel description.
Drag Polar Experiment.
CG and Climb Experiment.
Calibration of Control Surface.
Calibration of Control Surfaces (Experiment).
Introduction to Flight Data Recorder.
Sensors- Part I.
Sensors- Part II.
Data Acquisition using MEMS devices.
Estimation of Stick-Fixed Neutral Point.
Estimation of Stick-Free Neutral Point and Stick-Free Maneuvering Point.
Static: Lateral-Directional Stability Test.
Static: Lateral-Directional Stability Test .......continued.
Steady Coordinated Turn.
Introduction to Parameter Estimation.
Parameter Estimation using Least Squares Method.
Aerodynamic Parameter Estimation using Least Squares Method.
Aerodynamic Parameter Estimation using Delta Method.
Aerodynamic Parameter Estimation using Delta Method Contd...

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  • Julioctorres11@outlook.com
    This course taught me a great foundation on experiments during flight. It teaches you how to prep and also think outside the box on safety concerns such as weight balance transfers, propulsion ration and fostering an environment of safety measures. This was an awesome course.
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