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What is the definition of engineering design?
What is the definition of engineering design?
What is the primary focus of conceptual design in aircraft design?
What is the primary focus of conceptual design in aircraft design?
What disciplines are involved in the preliminary design phase of aircraft design?
What disciplines are involved in the preliminary design phase of aircraft design?
What is the role of a designer in aircraft design?
What is the role of a designer in aircraft design?
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How many phases are described in generic engineering design?
How many phases are described in generic engineering design?
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What does the term 'configuration arrangement' refer to in aircraft design?
What does the term 'configuration arrangement' refer to in aircraft design?
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What is the iterative process primarily focused on during conceptual design in aircraft design?
What is the iterative process primarily focused on during conceptual design in aircraft design?
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In which discipline is a designer not required to have knowledge while creating the geometric description of an artifact in aircraft design?
In which discipline is a designer not required to have knowledge while creating the geometric description of an artifact in aircraft design?
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What does aeronautical engineering primarily focus on?
What does aeronautical engineering primarily focus on?
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What is the lecturer's name for AERO470: Aircraft Design Laboratory Lecture 1: Introduction?
What is the lecturer's name for AERO470: Aircraft Design Laboratory Lecture 1: Introduction?
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What percentage of a new aircraft cost can be attributed to avionics?
What percentage of a new aircraft cost can be attributed to avionics?
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Which of the following is not part of the avionic systems mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is not part of the avionic systems mentioned in the text?
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What is the purpose of wing flaps on an aircraft?
What is the purpose of wing flaps on an aircraft?
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Where are spoilers or air brakes located on an aircraft?
Where are spoilers or air brakes located on an aircraft?
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What is the purpose of spring tabs on an aircraft?
What is the purpose of spring tabs on an aircraft?
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Which group of controls includes ailerons, elevators, and rudder?
Which group of controls includes ailerons, elevators, and rudder?
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Which of the following is a type of civil aircraft?
Which of the following is a type of civil aircraft?
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What percentage of the total weight does the landing gear of an aircraft typically weigh?
What percentage of the total weight does the landing gear of an aircraft typically weigh?
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Which type of engine is suitable for high-altitude, high-speed flight and has high fuel consumption and noise?
Which type of engine is suitable for high-altitude, high-speed flight and has high fuel consumption and noise?
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What materials are commonly used for aircraft structures?
What materials are commonly used for aircraft structures?
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What are the primary considerations in the design of aircraft wings?
What are the primary considerations in the design of aircraft wings?
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Which organization regulates aviation safety requirements in Europe?
Which organization regulates aviation safety requirements in Europe?
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Which type of engine is suitable for medium-speed flight and has low fuel consumption and weight?
Which type of engine is suitable for medium-speed flight and has low fuel consumption and weight?
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What are the primary considerations in the design of aircraft engines?
What are the primary considerations in the design of aircraft engines?
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Which type of engine uses a large fan for much of the thrust and is lighter and simpler than turbojet engines?
Which type of engine uses a large fan for much of the thrust and is lighter and simpler than turbojet engines?
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What kind of testing is involved in aircraft design to optimize aerodynamic performance?
What kind of testing is involved in aircraft design to optimize aerodynamic performance?
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What is the lift curve slope for a theoretical thin airfoil?
What is the lift curve slope for a theoretical thin airfoil?
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What is the primary purpose of NACA four-digit airfoils?
What is the primary purpose of NACA four-digit airfoils?
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What is the relationship between lift force and flight direction?
What is the relationship between lift force and flight direction?
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What is the equation for nondimensional section lift for a 2D airfoil?
What is the equation for nondimensional section lift for a 2D airfoil?
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What does the pitching moment coefficient (CM) represent for a 3D wing?
What does the pitching moment coefficient (CM) represent for a 3D wing?
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What does the term 'laminar bucket' refer to in airfoil design?
What does the term 'laminar bucket' refer to in airfoil design?
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What are NACA four-digit airfoils mostly used for?
What are NACA four-digit airfoils mostly used for?
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What is the primary influence of a 10-degree aft wing sweep on dihedral angle?
What is the primary influence of a 10-degree aft wing sweep on dihedral angle?
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What is the primary purpose of high-mounted wings in aircraft design?
What is the primary purpose of high-mounted wings in aircraft design?
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What is the impact of rounded wing tips on drag?
What is the impact of rounded wing tips on drag?
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What is the main disadvantage of V-tail configuration in aircraft design?
What is the main disadvantage of V-tail configuration in aircraft design?
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Which type of tail design is necessary for trim, stability, and control in aircraft?
Which type of tail design is necessary for trim, stability, and control in aircraft?
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What is the impact of negative (anhedral) dihedral angle on aircraft stability?
What is the impact of negative (anhedral) dihedral angle on aircraft stability?
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What is the primary consideration for deciding the wing vertical location in aircraft design?
What is the primary consideration for deciding the wing vertical location in aircraft design?
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What is the primary purpose of wing sweep in aircraft design?
What is the primary purpose of wing sweep in aircraft design?
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How does airfoil thickness ratio (t/c) affect drag and weight in aircraft design?
How does airfoil thickness ratio (t/c) affect drag and weight in aircraft design?
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What is the purpose of variable sweep in aircraft design?
What is the purpose of variable sweep in aircraft design?
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How does taper ratio affect lift distribution along the wing span?
How does taper ratio affect lift distribution along the wing span?
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What is the role of twist angles in aircraft design?
What is the role of twist angles in aircraft design?
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What is the purpose of a Y-tail in aircraft design?
What is the purpose of a Y-tail in aircraft design?
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Why might a twin tail be used in aircraft design?
Why might a twin tail be used in aircraft design?
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What is the significance of tail positioning in stall recovery?
What is the significance of tail positioning in stall recovery?
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How should the horizontal tail sweep angle be selected to prevent stalling?
How should the horizontal tail sweep angle be selected to prevent stalling?
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For what type of aircraft is vertical tail sweep typically less than $20$ deg?
For what type of aircraft is vertical tail sweep typically less than $20$ deg?
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How is tail surface area determined in aircraft design?
How is tail surface area determined in aircraft design?
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What is the primary purpose of a boom-mounted tail in aircraft design?
What is the primary purpose of a boom-mounted tail in aircraft design?
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What is a ring tail in aircraft design?
What is a ring tail in aircraft design?
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How is the thickness ratio of a vertical tail determined?
How is the thickness ratio of a vertical tail determined?
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What is the primary purpose of a V-n diagram in aircraft design?
What is the primary purpose of a V-n diagram in aircraft design?
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What is the multiplier used on the limit load to determine the design load for aircraft?
What is the multiplier used on the limit load to determine the design load for aircraft?
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What does the term 'load factor' (n) express in aircraft maneuvering?
What does the term 'load factor' (n) express in aircraft maneuvering?
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What is the maximum lift load factor at stall speed for an aircraft?
What is the maximum lift load factor at stall speed for an aircraft?
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What determines the maximum load factor at low speeds for an aircraft?
What determines the maximum load factor at low speeds for an aircraft?
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What does V-n diagram depict in aircraft design?
What does V-n diagram depict in aircraft design?
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What determines the maximum lift load factor at stall speed for an aircraft?
What determines the maximum lift load factor at stall speed for an aircraft?
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What determines the maximum load factor at low speeds for an aircraft?
What determines the maximum load factor at low speeds for an aircraft?
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What is used to determine the design load for an aircraft?
What is used to determine the design load for an aircraft?
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What is the formula used by the FAA to determine the maneuver load factor for aircraft under 50,000 lbs?
What is the formula used by the FAA to determine the maneuver load factor for aircraft under 50,000 lbs?
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At what speed does high AOA mark the slowest speed at which the maximum load factor can be reached without stalling?
At what speed does high AOA mark the slowest speed at which the maximum load factor can be reached without stalling?
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What represents the maximum allowed dynamic pressure for subsonic aircraft in dive speed (Vdive)?
What represents the maximum allowed dynamic pressure for subsonic aircraft in dive speed (Vdive)?
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What affects the change in lift and load factor under strong gust or turbulence?
What affects the change in lift and load factor under strong gust or turbulence?
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Where do critical loads occur based on information from the V-n diagram?
Where do critical loads occur based on information from the V-n diagram?
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What factors are considered for finding the best material for aircraft structures?
What factors are considered for finding the best material for aircraft structures?
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At what stress level does stress corrosion occur in materials exposed to moisture, salt, etc.?
At what stress level does stress corrosion occur in materials exposed to moisture, salt, etc.?
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What does 'producibility' indicate in terms of material selection?
What does 'producibility' indicate in terms of material selection?
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Which of these factors is not considered when finding the best material for aircraft structures?
Which of these factors is not considered when finding the best material for aircraft structures?
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Which material was used in all early aircraft but is not popular anymore?
Which material was used in all early aircraft but is not popular anymore?
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Which material has the highest strength-to-weight ratio and stiffness better than aluminum?
Which material has the highest strength-to-weight ratio and stiffness better than aluminum?
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Which material is suitable for hypersonic and re-entry vehicles, but is heavy and difficult to form?
Which material is suitable for hypersonic and re-entry vehicles, but is heavy and difficult to form?
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What type of composites have short strands of fibers randomly distributed in the matrix?
What type of composites have short strands of fibers randomly distributed in the matrix?
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What is the primary issue with composites in terms of carrying concentrated loads?
What is the primary issue with composites in terms of carrying concentrated loads?
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What is the primary role of the core in a sandwich construction using composites?
What is the primary role of the core in a sandwich construction using composites?
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What is a major drawback of composites in terms of damage inspection?
What is a major drawback of composites in terms of damage inspection?
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What is the primary reason for using a structural sandwich with face sheets and a core in aircraft construction?
What is the primary reason for using a structural sandwich with face sheets and a core in aircraft construction?
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What is anisotropic material in the context of aerospace materials?
What is anisotropic material in the context of aerospace materials?
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What is the primary issue with composites in terms of material properties?
What is the primary issue with composites in terms of material properties?
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What is the primary purpose of a V-n diagram in aircraft design?
What is the primary purpose of a V-n diagram in aircraft design?
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What does the term 'load factor' ($n$) express in aircraft maneuvering?
What does the term 'load factor' ($n$) express in aircraft maneuvering?
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What determines the maximum load factor at low speeds for an aircraft?
What determines the maximum load factor at low speeds for an aircraft?
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What represents the maximum allowed dynamic pressure for subsonic aircraft in dive speed ($V_{dive}$)?
What represents the maximum allowed dynamic pressure for subsonic aircraft in dive speed ($V_{dive}$)?
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What is the formula to determine the design load for an aircraft?
What is the formula to determine the design load for an aircraft?
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What is the multiplier used on the limit load to determine the design load for aircraft?
What is the multiplier used on the limit load to determine the design load for aircraft?
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What are typical maneuvering load factors experienced by fighters during flight?
What are typical maneuvering load factors experienced by fighters during flight?
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What does a V-n diagram depict at stall speed?
What does a V-n diagram depict at stall speed?
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What does a V-n diagram illustrate at low speeds?
What does a V-n diagram illustrate at low speeds?
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What does 'ultimate load' represent in aircraft design?
What does 'ultimate load' represent in aircraft design?
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What is the formula used by the FAA to determine the maneuver load factor for aircraft under 50,000 lbs?
What is the formula used by the FAA to determine the maneuver load factor for aircraft under 50,000 lbs?
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What represents the maximum allowed dynamic pressure for subsonic aircraft in dive speed ($V_{ ext{dive}}$)?
What represents the maximum allowed dynamic pressure for subsonic aircraft in dive speed ($V_{ ext{dive}}$)?
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At what stress level does stress corrosion occur in materials exposed to moisture, salt, etc.?
At what stress level does stress corrosion occur in materials exposed to moisture, salt, etc.?
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What does 'producibility' indicate in terms of material selection?
What does 'producibility' indicate in terms of material selection?
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What factors are considered for finding the best material for aircraft structures?
What factors are considered for finding the best material for aircraft structures?
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Where do critical loads occur based on information from the V-n diagram?
Where do critical loads occur based on information from the V-n diagram?
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What is the primary purpose of wing sweep in aircraft design?
What is the primary purpose of wing sweep in aircraft design?
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What is high AOA indicative of in an aircraft?
What is high AOA indicative of in an aircraft?
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What determines the required maneuver load factor at all speeds up to Vc?
What determines the required maneuver load factor at all speeds up to Vc?
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What are gust loads primarily affected by on an aircraft?
What are gust loads primarily affected by on an aircraft?
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Study Notes
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The aircraft design process includes five phases: concept, configuration, detail design, production, and full-scale development.
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Aircraft can be civil or military types. Civil types include passenger aircraft, cargo planes, business jets, agricultural aircraft, and light aircraft for recreational use. Military types include fighter planes, bombers, trainers, reconnaissance planes, and military cargo planes.
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Other types of aircraft include rotorcraft and vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL/STOL) aircraft.
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Aircraft structure must be strong, stiff, resistant to fatigue and corrosion, and lightweight.
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Flying and stabilizing surfaces include wings, tails, and canards. Wings generate lift and carry the aircraft, while tails and canards ensure stability.
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Landing gear supports the aircraft on the ground and weighs about 4-5% of the total weight.
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Aircraft propulsion can come from air-breathing engines or rockets. Air-breathing engines include piston engines, four-stroke engines, turbojet engines, turbofan engines, and turboprop engines.
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Turbojet engines are suitable for high-altitude, high-speed flight and have high fuel consumption and noise.
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Turbofan engines use a large fan for much of the thrust and are lighter and simpler than turbojet engines. They are available in a wide range of sizes and have high efficiency.
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Turboprop engines are suitable for medium-speed flight and have low fuel consumption and weight. They are powered by a jet engine and have high efficiency.
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Structural materials for aircraft include aluminum, titanium, and carbon fiber.
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The design of aircraft wings involves considerations for lift, drag, and wing loading.
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The design of aircraft engines involves considerations for power, weight, efficiency, and fuel consumption.
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Aircraft testing includes wind tunnel testing, flight testing, and structural testing.
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Military aircraft often have more complex designs and require more advanced technology due to their unique requirements.
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Aircraft design must consider factors such as aerodynamics, propulsion, structures, and materials.
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The design process involves collaboration between engineers, designers, and manufacturers to ensure the aircraft can be built on time and at the estimated cost.
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Aircraft design must also consider regulatory requirements, such as those from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).
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Aircraft design involves the use of computer-assisted design (CAD) software and wind tunnel testing to optimize aerodynamic performance.
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Aircraft design must consider maintenance and repair costs, as well as the costs of fuel and other operating expenses.
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Aircraft design involves the use of materials such as carbon fiber, aluminum, and titanium to optimize strength and weight.
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Aircraft design must consider safety features such as fire suppression systems, emergency power systems, and backup systems.
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Aircraft design involves the use of advanced technology such as fly-by-wire systems, digital avionics, and aerogels for insulation.
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Aircraft design must consider the needs of the passengers or cargo, such as comfort, temperature control, and cargo handling systems.
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Aircraft design involves the collaboration of various teams, including engineering, manufacturing, marketing, and finance, to bring the aircraft to market.
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Aircraft design is an ongoing process, with regular updates and improvements made to existing designs and the development of new technologies.
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Airfoils are designed for maximum lift with laminar flow and minimal stall at the trailing edge.
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The design lift coefficient (Cl) is a key factor in selecting an airfoil for an aircraft.
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For level flight, the lift equals the weight, with wing lift coefficient equal to airfoil lift coefficient.
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To select the airfoil at conceptual design, look up catalogs of Cl-Cd curves for airfoils with the desired Cl value.
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Three types of stall occur in airfoils: trailing edge stall in fat, round leading edge airfoils, and leading edge stall in thinner airfoils.
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To prevent and delay stall, use different angle of attacks (AOA) throughout the wing, twist the wing, and incorporate different airfoils with varying stall angles.
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Airfoil thickness ratio (t/c) affects drag, lift, stall, and weight. Drag increases with increasing thickness due to separation, and structural weight increases with decreasing thickness.
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Thickness is usually selected based on the trends in the figure, and may be varied from root to tip.
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Wing geometry includes a trapezoidal wing shape with a root airfoil at the centerline of the aircraft. The wing shape depends on aspect ratio, taper ratio, and sweep.
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High aspect ratio wings have greater wing span and efficiency, but also increased wing weight.
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Wing sweep is used to reduce the effects of transonic and supersonic flow, with swept wings providing structural divergence issues.
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Variable sweep provides both swept and unswept wing benefits, but is complex to design and adds weight.
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Taper ratio (tip chord to centerline root chord) affects lift distribution along the wing span. Minimum drag occurs when the lift is distributed in an elliptical fashion.
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Twist angles are used to achieve elliptic lift distribution and prevent tip stall, with usual values of 0-5 degrees and 3 degrees typical.
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Wing incidence is the pitch angle of the wing relative to the fuselage, chosen to minimize drag during operation.
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For unwisted wings, angle of incidence is as shown, with twisted wings defined relative to the chordline at the wing-fuselage intersection.
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At high speeds, the maneuver load factor may be restricted according to FAR Part 23 or 25.
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The maneuver load factor for subsonic aircraft is usually +2.5, but for aircraft under 50,000 lbs., the load factor is determined by the FAA using a specific formula.
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The required maneuver load factor at all speeds up to Vc is determined by the FAA formula, unless the maximum achievable load factor is limited by stall.
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High AOA marks the slowest speed at which the maximum load factor can be reached without stalling.
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The forward component of the load at high AOA creates an extra load on the wing structure.
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Dive speed (Vdive) represents the maximum allowed dynamic pressure and is about 50% higher than level flight cruise speed for subsonic aircraft, and M0.2 higher than level speed at engine max. continuous power for supersonic aircraft.
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Gust loads are the loads acting on the aircraft under a strong gust or turbulence, and the change in lift and load factor is affected by the statistical gust alleviation factor, K.
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Design requirements for gust velocities are derived from equivalent airspeed.
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The V-n diagram shows the gust load factors, and the intersection of the maximum achievable load factor curve and the gust load factor curve defines the velocity at which the gust load factor is applied.
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Information from the V-n diagram is used to calculate loads on the lifting surfaces, and critical loads occur at velocities of high AOA and max q, and where the gust load factor exceeds the assumed limit load factor.
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Factors considered for finding the best material include yield and ultimate strength, stiffness, density, fracture toughness, fatigue crack resistance, creep, corrosion resistance, and temperature limits.
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Corrosion occurs when materials are exposed to moisture, salt, aircraft fuel, oils, battery acid, engine exhaust, etc., and can cause stress corrosion at stress levels 1/10th the ultimate stress.
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Producibility indicates ease of fabrication, and material availability increases with the possibility of obtaining the material when desired.
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Common aerospace materials include wood, which was used in all early aircraft but is not popular any more, and is still used in homebuilt aircraft.
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At high speeds, the maneuver load factor may be restricted according to FAR Part 23 or 25.
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The maneuver load factor for subsonic aircraft is usually +2.5, but for aircraft under 50,000 lbs., the load factor is determined by the FAA using a specific formula.
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The required maneuver load factor at all speeds up to Vc is determined by the FAA formula, unless the maximum achievable load factor is limited by stall.
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High AOA marks the slowest speed at which the maximum load factor can be reached without stalling.
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The forward component of the load at high AOA creates an extra load on the wing structure.
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Dive speed (Vdive) represents the maximum allowed dynamic pressure and is about 50% higher than level flight cruise speed for subsonic aircraft, and M0.2 higher than level speed at engine max. continuous power for supersonic aircraft.
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Gust loads are the loads acting on the aircraft under a strong gust or turbulence, and the change in lift and load factor is affected by the statistical gust alleviation factor, K.
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Design requirements for gust velocities are derived from equivalent airspeed.
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The V-n diagram shows the gust load factors, and the intersection of the maximum achievable load factor curve and the gust load factor curve defines the velocity at which the gust load factor is applied.
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Information from the V-n diagram is used to calculate loads on the lifting surfaces, and critical loads occur at velocities of high AOA and max q, and where the gust load factor exceeds the assumed limit load factor.
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Factors considered for finding the best material include yield and ultimate strength, stiffness, density, fracture toughness, fatigue crack resistance, creep, corrosion resistance, and temperature limits.
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Corrosion occurs when materials are exposed to moisture, salt, aircraft fuel, oils, battery acid, engine exhaust, etc., and can cause stress corrosion at stress levels 1/10th the ultimate stress.
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Producibility indicates ease of fabrication, and material availability increases with the possibility of obtaining the material when desired.
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Common aerospace materials include wood, which was used in all early aircraft but is not popular any more, and is still used in homebuilt aircraft.
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