Unit 4 : Stability and Performance Analysis

  • Estimation of stability and control derivatives, Static lateral-directional stability and trim

  • Estimation of aircraft dynamical characteristics, handling qualities

  • Performance analysis: Steady level flight, Minimum thrust required for level flight, range and loiter endurance

  • Steady climbing and descending flight, Best angle and rate of climb

  • Time to climb and fuel to climb, Level turning flight, instantaneous turn rate, sustained turn rate

  • Energy maneuverability methods of optimal climb trajectories and turns