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A post on the design of the horizontal and vertical tail, and an introduction to a method to size both surfaces.
A post on the design of the horizontal and vertical tail, and an introduction to a method to size both surfaces.
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28 September 2022
An introduction to aircraft fuselage design. Construction methods, sizing, and fuselage loading.
An introduction to aircraft fuselage design. Construction methods, sizing, and fuselage loading.
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28 September 2022
This tutorial the Fundamentals of Aircraft Design series looks in more detail at sweep angle and why sweep is necessary for supersonic flight.
This tutorial the Fundamentals of Aircraft Design series looks in more detail at sweep angle and why sweep is necessary for supersonic flight.
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28 September 2022
This tutorial focuses on wing area and aspect ratio and how these geometric variables drive an aircraft wing design.
This tutorial focuses on wing area and aspect ratio and how these geometric variables drive an aircraft wing design.
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28 September 2022
An introduction to the aerodynamic lift, drag, and pitching moment coefficient with an example from two NACA airfoils.
An introduction to the aerodynamic lift, drag, and pitching moment coefficient with an example from two NACA airfoils.
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28 September 2022
An overview of all aspects associated with light aircraft propellers including forces, design, and how to manage a propeller in flight.
An overview of all aspects associated with light aircraft propellers including forces, design, and how to manage a propeller in flight.
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28 September 2022
The carburetor forms a part of the engine’s induction system and is responsible for bringing together and mixing the air and fuel.
The carburetor forms a part of the engine’s induction system and is responsible for bringing together and mixing the air and fuel.
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28 September 2022
An aircraft magneto uses the principle of electromagnetic induction to generate the high voltage necessary to drive engine ignition.
An aircraft magneto uses the principle of electromagnetic induction to generate the high voltage necessary to drive engine ignition.
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28 September 2022
Four-stroke engines are the most common engine type in use in the general aviation industry. In this tutorial we will examine the four-stroke cycle in detail.
Four-stroke engines are the most common engine type in use in the general aviation industry. In this tutorial we will examine the four-stroke cycle in detail.
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28 September 2022
The lead-acid battery is the most commonly installed battery among general aviation aircraft. This article focus on the chemical reaction that produces EMF and the battery's use in light aircraft.
The lead-acid battery is the most commonly installed battery among general aviation aircraft. This article focus on the chemical reaction that produces EMF and the battery's use in light aircraft.
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28 September 2022
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