Testing of Aircraft (FSI-9ZLL)

Academic year 2021/2022
Supervisor: doc. Ing. Ivo Jebáček, Ph.D.  
Supervising institute: LÚ all courses guaranted by this institute
Teaching language: Czech or English
Aims of the course unit:
The aim is to teach students the necessary theoretical foundations of measurement in laboratory testing of aircraft structures, aircraft performance and flight characteristics of atmospheric aircraft. To get acquainted with modern methodologies of measurement, evaluation and interpretation of measurements.
Learning outcomes and competences:
Students will obtain theoretical and practical knowledge of Flight Testing of Aircraft oriented to laboratory tests as well as flight performance verification and flying qualities of atmospheric aircrafts.
Prerequisites:
The basics of mechanics, technical measurement of strength, pressure, temperature, length and time. Evaluation and processing of measured data. Setting measured errors. The basic of flight mechanics.
Course contents:
The content of the course is the issue of testing with a focus on aircraft flight performance, flight characteristics and atmospheric flight load of fixed-bearing surfaces. Included are both equipped with propeller aircraft, and jet propulsion units. It is also the issue of content and strength of laboratory tests. The course includes the theoretical foundations of measurement determining the quantities and specific methods of measurement. Processing and interpretation of measured data.
Teaching methods and criteria:
The course is taught through lectures explaining the basic principles and theory of the discipline.
Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes:
The subject is finished by an oral exam – an interview with supervisor or given examiner.
Student must present a written essay about professional discussion on a given topic in extend given by supervisor. Evaluation fulfils the University requirements.
Controlled participation in lessons:
This is not regular study. The course covers individual self-study under supervision of supervisor. The study is controlled with regular and irregular consultations with supervisor or supervisor specialist.
Type of course unit:
    Lecture  10 × 2 hrs. optionally                  
Course curriculum:
    Lecture - Introduction, parting in-flight measurement tests, contents, specialties and practice
- View of measurement quantity, measurement methods and measurement errors
- Flight speed measurement, aerodynamic correction of Pitot static system
- Measurement of flight performance, climbing speed, polar lines
- Methods of reduction measurement values to ISA
- Measurement methods of flight characteristics, stability and controllability
- Purpose and importance of static and dynamic tests
- Laboratory equipment
- Test planning, test preparation
- Testing of cabin pressure, lending gear, etc.
- Calculation of loading distribution system
- Measurement of strength and strain
- Data evaluation, reports and protocols
Literature - fundamental:
1. Kimberlin,R.D.: Flight Testing of Fixed-Wing Aircraft. AIAA, Inc., Reston (Virginia), USA, 2003
2. Vedrov,V.C., Tajc,M.A.: Letnyje ispytanija samoletov. GIOP, Moskva, 1951
2. Drexler,J.: Pevnost a zkoušky leteckých konstrukcí, skripta VAZ, Brno, 1965
3. Daněk,M.: Zkoušení letadel za letu. skripta VUT, Brno, 1993
Literature - recommended:
1. Stinton,D.: Flying Qualities and Flight Testing of the Aeroplane. Blackwell Science, Oxford, 1996
2. Vedrov,V.C.- Tajc,M.A.: Letnyje ispytanija samoletov. GIOP, Moskva, 1951
4. Smith,H.C.: Understanding Performance Flight Testing,McGraw-Hill,N.Y,USA,2002,2nd ed.
The study programmes with the given course:
Programme Study form Branch Spec. Final classification   Course-unit credits     Obligation     Level     Year     Semester  
D-KPI-P full-time study --- no specialisation -- DrEx 0 Recommended course 3 1 W
D-KPI-K combined study --- no specialisation -- DrEx 0 Recommended course 3 1 W