General Aviation Aircraft Design
1st Edition
Applied Methods and Procedures
Description
Find the right answer the first time with this useful handbook of preliminary aircraft design. Written by an engineer with close to 20 years of design experience, General Aviation Aircraft Design: Applied Methods and Procedures provides the practicing engineer with a versatile handbook that serves as the first source for finding answers to realistic aircraft design questions. The book is structured in an "equation/derivation/solved example" format for easy access to content. Readers will find it a valuable guide to topics such as sizing of horizontal and vertical tails to minimize drag, sizing of lifting surfaces to ensure proper dynamic stability, numerical performance methods, and common faults and fixes in aircraft design. In most cases, numerical examples involve actual aircraft specs. Concepts are visually depicted by a number of useful black-and-white figures, photos, and graphs (with full-color images included in the eBook only). Broad and deep in coverage, it is intended for practicing engineers, aerospace engineering students, mathematically astute amateur aircraft designers, and anyone interested in aircraft design.
Key Features
- Organized by articles and structured in an "equation/derivation/solved example" format for easy access to the content you need
- Numerical examples involve actual aircraft specs
- Contains high-interest topics not found in other texts, including sizing of horizontal and vertical tails to minimize drag, sizing of lifting surfaces to ensure proper dynamic stability, numerical performance methods, and common faults and fixes in aircraft design
- Provides a unique safety-oriented design checklist based on industry experience
- Discusses advantages and disadvantages of using computational tools during the design process
- Features detailed summaries of design options detailing the pros and cons of each aerodynamic solution
- Includes three case studies showing applications to business jets, general aviation aircraft, and UAVs
- Numerous high-quality graphics clearly illustrate the book's concepts (note: images are full-color in eBook only)
Readership
Aircraft manufacturers, aircraft designers, aircraft maintenance and modification organizations, students in aerospace engineering.
Table of Contents
Dedication
Chapter 1. The Aircraft Design Process
Abstract
1.1 Introduction
1.2 General Process of Aircraft Design
1.3 Aircraft Design Algorithm
1.4 Elements of Project Engineering
1.5 Presenting the Design Project
Variables
References
Chapter 2. Aircraft Cost Analysis
Abstract
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Estimating Project Development Costs
2.3 Estimating Aircraft Operational Costs
Exercises
Variables
References
Chapter 3. Initial Sizing
Abstract
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Constraint Analysis
3.3 Introduction to Trade Studies
Exercises
Variables
Chapter 4. Aircraft Conceptual Layout
Abstract
4.1 Introduction
4.2 The Fundamentals of the Configuration Layout
Variables
References
Chapter 5. Aircraft Structural Layout
Abstract
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Aircraft Fabrication and Materials
5.3 Airframe Structural Layout
Variables
References
Chapter 6. Aircraft Weight Analysis
Abstract
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Initial Weight Analysis Methods
6.3 Detailed Weight Analysis Methods
6.4 Statistical Weight Estimation Methods
6.5 Direct Weight Estimation Methods
6.6 Inertia Properties
Exercises
Variables
References
Chapter 7. Selecting the Power Plant
Abstract
7.1 Introduction
7.2 The Properties of Selected Engine Types
7.3 Aircraft Power Plant Installation
7.4 Special Topics
Exercises
Variables
References
Chapter 8. The Anatomy of the Airfoil
Abstract
8.1 Introduction
8.2 The Geometry of the Airfoil
8.3 The Force and Moment Characteristics of the Airfoil
Exercises
Variables
References
Chapter 9. The Anatomy of the Wing
Abstract
9.1 Introduction
9.2 The Trapezoidal Wing Planform
9.3 The Geometric Layout of the Wing
9.4 Planform Selection
9.5 Lift and Moment Characteristics of a 3D Wing
9.6 Wing Stall Characteristics
9.7 Numerical Analysis of the Wing
Exercises
Variables
References
Chapter 10. The Anatomy of Lift Enhancement
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Leading-Edge High-lift Devices
10.3 Trailing Edge High-lift Devices
10.4 Effect of Deploying High-lift Devices on Wings
10.5 Wingtip Design
Variables
References
Chapter 11. The Anatomy of the Tail
Abstract
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Fundamentals of Static Stability and Control
11.3 On the Pros and Cons of Tail Configurations
11.4 The Geometry of the Tail
11.5 Initial Tail Sizing Methods
Exercises
Variables
References
Chapter 12. The Anatomy of the Fuselage
Abstract
12.1 Introduction
12.2 Fundamentals of Fuselage Shapes
12.3 Sizing the Fuselage
12.4 Estimating the Geometric Properties of the Fuselage
12.5 Additional Information
Variables
References
Chapter 13. The Anatomy of the Landing Gear
Abstract
13.1 Introduction
13.2 Tires, Wheels, and Brakes
13.3 Geometric Layout of the Landing Gear
Variables
References
Chapter 14. The Anatomy of the Propeller
Abstract
14.1 Introduction
14.2 Propeller Effects
14.3 Properties and Selection of the Propeller
14.4 Determination of Propeller Thrust
14.5 Rankine-Froude Momentum Theory
14.6 Blade Element Theory
Variables
References
Chapter 15. Aircraft Drag Analysis
Abstract
15.1 Introduction
15.2 The Drag Model
15.3 Deconstructing the Drag Model: the Drag Coefficients
15.4 The Drag Characteristics of the Airplane as a Whole
15.5 Miscellaneous or Additive Drag
15.6 Special Topics Involving Drag
15.7 Additional Information – Drag of Selected Aircraft
Exercises
Variables
References
Chapter 16. Performance – Introduction
Abstract
16.1 Introduction
16.2 Atmospheric Modeling
16.3 The Nature of Airspeed
16.4 The Flight Envelope
16.5 Sample Aircraft
Exercises
Variables
References
Chapter 17. Performance – Take-Off
Abstract
17.1 Introduction
17.2 Fundamental Relations for the Take-off Run
17.3 Solving the Equation of Motion of the T-O
17.4 Database – T-O Performance of Selected Aircraft
Exercises
Variables
References
Chapter 18. Performance – Climb
Abstract
18.1 Introduction
18.2 Fundamental Relations for the Climb Maneuver
18.3 General Climb Analysis Methods
18.4 Aircraft Database – Rate-of-climb of Selected Aircraft
Variables
References
Chapter 19. Performance – Cruise
Abstract
19.1 Introduction
19.2 General Cruise Analysis Methods for Steady Flight
19.3 General Analysis Methods for Accelerated Flight
Variables
References
Chapter 20. Performance – Range Analysis
Abstract
20.1 Introduction
20.2 Range Analysis
20.3 Specific Range
20.4 Fundamental Relations for Endurance Analysis
20.5 Analysis of Mission Profile
Exercises
Variables
References
Chapter 21. Performance – Descent
Abstract
21.1 Introduction
21.2 Fundamental Relations for the Descent Maneuver
21.3 General Descent Analysis Methods
Variables
References
Chapter 22. Performance – Landing
Abstract
22.1 Introduction
22.2 Fundamental Relations for the Landing Phase
22.3 Database – Landing Performance of Selected Aircraft
Variables
References
Chapter 23. Miscellaneous Design Notes
Abstract
23.1 Introduction
23.2 Control Surface Sizing
23.3 General Aviation Aircraft Design Checklist
23.4 Faults and Fixes
Variables
References
Appendix A. Atmospheric Modeling
A.1 Introduction
A.2 Modeling Atmospheric Properties
References
Appendix B. The Aerospace Engineer’s Formula Sheet
B.1 Cost Analysis
B.2 Constraint Analysis
B.3 Weight Analysis
B.4 Power Plant
B.5 Wing Planform
B.6 Tail Sizing
B.7 Lift and Drag
B.8 The Propeller
B.9 The Atmosphere
B.10 Airspeeds
B.11 Take-off
B.12 Climb, Cruise, and Maneuvering Flight
B.13 Range and Endurance
Index
Details
- No. of pages:
- 1048
- Language:
- English
- Copyright:
- © Butterworth-Heinemann 2014
- Published:
- 26th September 2013
- Imprint:
- Butterworth-Heinemann
- Hardcover ISBN:
- 9780123973085
- Paperback ISBN:
- 9780128099988
- eBook ISBN:
- 9780123973290
About the Author
Snorri Gudmundsson
Snorri Gudmundsson, Department of Aerospace Engineering, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. From 1995-2009, Dr. Gudmundsson served as Manager of Aerodynamics Engineering at Cirrus Design Corporation. He has performed testing, analysis, and performance analysis review on variety of single and twin engine small aircraft. He is also a Consulting Designated Engineering Representative for the FAA as a Structural and Flight Analyst.
Affiliations and Expertise
Department of Aerospace Engineering, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Reviews
"...a splendid book…For anyone involved in the design of general aviation (GA) aircraft and those deeply interested in the subject, this book is highly recommended." --The Aeronautical Journal, General Aviation Aircraft Design
"A truly excellent book on aircraft design. Unlike many modern text books, it really tells the "story" of the subject with lots of current, real-world examples, data, and cautions, along with the mathematical equations that dominate many engineering texts. On that note I’d put it in with the aeronautical engineering classics like Perkins and Hage, or Bruhn for aircraft structures. The illustrations and graphics are also first-rate. I believe that this book will find wide acceptance among practicing engineers and students." --Brian E. Meyer, Manager, Aircraft Applications Engineering, Hartzell Propeller Inc.
