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Aerodynamics modelling for training on the edge of the flight envelope

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  27 January 2016

D. R. Gingras  and
J. N. Ralston
D. R. Gingras*
Affiliation:
Bihrle Applied Research, Hampton, Virginia, USA
J. N. Ralston*
Affiliation:
Bihrle Applied Research, Hampton, Virginia, USA
*
drgingras@bihrle.com
jralston@bihrle.com
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Abstract

Aircraft upset and Loss of Control (LOC) is a leading cause of accidents in commercial and general aviation aircraft operations. A number of measures have been taken in the commercial segment to improve training and awareness of this problem and several organisations offer in-flight training to enhance awareness. In relative terms, in both commercial and general aviation sectors, the use of Full Flight Simulators (FFS) and Flight Training Devices (FTD) for this purpose is minimal. A key reason for this is the limited capability and coverage of flight models used in these devices. This paper provides examples of the limitations in civilian simulators in contrast to military efforts that have been using full envelope modelling for decades to enhance pilot training. The paper also presents techniques used in full-envelope modelling, their validity, and a regulatory vehicle that is in-line with current international guidelines for application to civilian trainer development.

Type
Research Article
Information
The Aeronautical Journal , Volume 116 , Issue 1175 , January 2012 , pp. 67 - 86
Copyright
Copyright © Royal Aeronautical Society 2012 

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