General Aviation Aircraft Design, Second Edition, continues to be the engineer’s best source for answers to realistic aircraft design questions. The book has been expanded to provide design guidance for additional classes of aircraft, including seaplanes, biplanes, UAS, high-speed business jets, and electric airplanes. In addition to conventional powerplants, design guidance for battery systems, electric motors, and complete electric powertrains is offered. The second edition contains new chapters:
These new chapters offer multiple practical methods to simplify the estimation of stability derivatives and introduce hinge moments and basic control system design. Furthermore, all chapters have been reorganized and feature updated material with additional analysis methods. This edition also provides an introduction to design optimization using a wing optimization as an example for the beginner.
Written by an engineer with more than 25 years of design experience, professional engineers, aircraft designers, aerodynamicists, structural analysts, performance analysts, researchers, and aerospace engineering students will value the book as the classic go-to for aircraft design.
1. 6.1 Introduction - p. 184 2. 6.2 Initial Weight Analysis Methods - p. 149 3. 6.3 Secondary Weight Analysis Methods - p. 159 4. 6.4 Statistical Weight Estimation Methods - p. 160 5. 6.5 Direct Weight Estimation Methods - p. 167 6. 6.6 Inertia Properties - p. 175 7. 6.7 The Center-of-Gravity Envelope - p. 182 8. Exercises - p. 194 9. References - p. 195 10. Chapter 7. Selecting the Powerplant - p. 226 11. Abstract - p. 226 12. 7.1 Introduction - p. 226 13. 7.2 Piston Engines - p. 202 14. 7.3 Gas Turbine Engines - p. 225 15. 7.4 Electric Motors and Battery Technology - p. 239 16. Exercises - p. 253 17. References - p. 253 18. Chapter 8. The Anatomy of the Airfoil - p. 261 19. Chapter 9. The Anatomy of the Wing - p. 341 20. Abstract - p. 341 21. 9.1 Introduction - p. 322 22. 9.2 The Trapezoidal Wing Planform - p. 322 23. 9.3 The Geometric Layout of the Wing - p. 330 24. 9.4 Planform Selection - p. 350 25. 9.5 Lift and Moment Characteristics of Wings - p. 363 26. 9.6 Wing Stall Characteristics - p. 388 27. 9.7 Prandtl’s Lifting-Line Theory - p. 399 28. Exercises - p. 412 29. References - p. 412 30. Chapter 10. The Anatomy of Lift Enhancement - p. 433 31. Chapter 11. The Anatomy of the Tail - p. 506 32. Chapter 12. The Anatomy of the Fuselage - p. 537 33. Chapter 13. The Anatomy of the Landing Gear - p. 542 34. Chapter 14. Thrust Modeling for Gas Turbines - p. 573 35. Chapter 15. Thrust Modeling for Propellers - p. 597 36. Abstract - p. 597 37. 15.1 Introduction - p. 597 38. 15.2 Propeller Effects - p. 620 39. 15.3 Properties and Selection of the Propeller - p. 618 40. 15.4 Determination of Propeller Thrust - p. 630 41. 15.5 Rankine-Froude Momentum Theory - p. 638 42. 15.6 Blade Element Theory - p. 644 43. References - p. 656 44. Chapter 16. Aircraft Drag Analysis - p. 698 45. Abstract - p. 698 46. 16.1 Introduction - p. 658 47. 16.2 The Basics of Drag Modeling - p. 659 48. 16.3 Estimating the Drag of a Complete Aircraft - p. 678 49. 16.4 Miscellaneous or Additive Drag - p. 712 50. 16.5 Special Topics Involving Drag - p. 736 51. 16.6 Additional Information—Drag of Selected Aircraft - p. 744 52. Exercises - p. 749 53. References - p. 750 54. Chapter 17. Performance—Introduction - p. 768 55. Chapter 18. Performance—Take-Off - p. 785 56. Chapter 19. Performance—Climb - p. 811 57. Chapter 20. Performance—Cruise - p. 833 58. Abstract - p. 833 59. 20.1 Introduction - p. 833 60. 20.2 Fundamental Relations for the Cruise Maneuver - p. 834 61. 20.3 General Cruise Analysis Methods for Steady Flight - p. 839 62. 20.4 General Analysis Methods for Accelerated Flight - p. 859 63. References - p. 866 64. Chapter 21. Performance—Range and Endurance - p. 867 65. Chapter 22. Performance—Descent - p. 893 66. Chapter 23. Performance—Landing - p. 915 67. Chapter 24. Longitudinal Stability and Control - p. 925 68. Abstract - p. 925 69. 24.1 Introduction - p. 925 70. 24.2 Static Longitudinal Stability and Control - p. 931 71. 24.3 Refined Horizontal Tail Sizing - p. 957 72. 24.4 Introduction to Hinge Moments - p. 966 73. References - p. 973 74. Chapter 25. LAT-DIR Stability and Control - p. 975 75. Abstract - p. 975 76. 25.1 Introduction - p. 975 77. 25.2 Lateral-Directional Stability and Control - p. 975 78. 25.3 Directional Stability and Control - p. 978 79. 25.4 Lateral Stability and Control - p. 987 80. 25.5 Basics of Roll and Yaw Control - p. 999 81. References - p. 1005 82. Chapter 26. Miscellaneous Design Notes - p. 1007 83. Appendix A. Atmospheric Modeling - p. 1035 84. Appendix B. The Aerospace Engineer’s Formula Sheet - p. 1039 85. Appendix C. Design of Biplanes and Seaplanes - p. 1049 86. Appendix D. Derivation of Landing Side-Constraint - p. 1075 87. Index - p. 1079
General Aviation Aircraft Design, Second Edition, continues to be the engineer’s best source for answers to realistic aircraft design questions. The book has been expanded to provide design guidance for additional classes of aircraft, including seaplanes, biplanes, UAS, high-speed business jets, and electric airplanes. In addition to conventional powerplants, design guidance for battery systems, electric motors, and complete electric powertrains is offered. The second edition contains new chapters:
These new chapters offer multiple practical methods to simplify the estimation of stability derivatives and introduce hinge moments and basic control system design. Furthermore, all chapters have been reorganized and feature updated material with additional analysis methods. This edition also provides an introduction to design optimization using a wing optimization as an example for the beginner.
Written by an engineer with more than 25 years of design experience, professional engineers, aircraft designers, aerodynamicists, structural analysts, performance analysts, researchers, and aerospace engineering students will value the book as the classic go-to for aircraft design.
1. 6.1 Introduction - p. 184 2. 6.2 Initial Weight Analysis Methods - p. 149 3. 6.3 Secondary Weight Analysis Methods - p. 159 4. 6.4 Statistical Weight Estimation Methods - p. 160 5. 6.5 Direct Weight Estimation Methods - p. 167 6. 6.6 Inertia Properties - p. 175 7. 6.7 The Center-of-Gravity Envelope - p. 182 8. Exercises - p. 194 9. References - p. 195 10. Chapter 7. Selecting the Powerplant - p. 226 11. Abstract - p. 226 12. 7.1 Introduction - p. 226 13. 7.2 Piston Engines - p. 202 14. 7.3 Gas Turbine Engines - p. 225 15. 7.4 Electric Motors and Battery Technology - p. 239 16. Exercises - p. 253 17. References - p. 253 18. Chapter 8. The Anatomy of the Airfoil - p. 261 19. Chapter 9. The Anatomy of the Wing - p. 341 20. Abstract - p. 341 21. 9.1 Introduction - p. 322 22. 9.2 The Trapezoidal Wing Planform - p. 322 23. 9.3 The Geometric Layout of the Wing - p. 330 24. 9.4 Planform Selection - p. 350 25. 9.5 Lift and Moment Characteristics of Wings - p. 363 26. 9.6 Wing Stall Characteristics - p. 388 27. 9.7 Prandtl’s Lifting-Line Theory - p. 399 28. Exercises - p. 412 29. References - p. 412 30. Chapter 10. The Anatomy of Lift Enhancement - p. 433 31. Chapter 11. The Anatomy of the Tail - p. 506 32. Chapter 12. The Anatomy of the Fuselage - p. 537 33. Chapter 13. The Anatomy of the Landing Gear - p. 542 34. Chapter 14. Thrust Modeling for Gas Turbines - p. 573 35. Chapter 15. Thrust Modeling for Propellers - p. 597 36. Abstract - p. 597 37. 15.1 Introduction - p. 597 38. 15.2 Propeller Effects - p. 620 39. 15.3 Properties and Selection of the Propeller - p. 618 40. 15.4 Determination of Propeller Thrust - p. 630 41. 15.5 Rankine-Froude Momentum Theory - p. 638 42. 15.6 Blade Element Theory - p. 644 43. References - p. 656 44. Chapter 16. Aircraft Drag Analysis - p. 698 45. Abstract - p. 698 46. 16.1 Introduction - p. 658 47. 16.2 The Basics of Drag Modeling - p. 659 48. 16.3 Estimating the Drag of a Complete Aircraft - p. 678 49. 16.4 Miscellaneous or Additive Drag - p. 712 50. 16.5 Special Topics Involving Drag - p. 736 51. 16.6 Additional Information—Drag of Selected Aircraft - p. 744 52. Exercises - p. 749 53. References - p. 750 54. Chapter 17. Performance—Introduction - p. 768 55. Chapter 18. Performance—Take-Off - p. 785 56. Chapter 19. Performance—Climb - p. 811 57. Chapter 20. Performance—Cruise - p. 833 58. Abstract - p. 833 59. 20.1 Introduction - p. 833 60. 20.2 Fundamental Relations for the Cruise Maneuver - p. 834 61. 20.3 General Cruise Analysis Methods for Steady Flight - p. 839 62. 20.4 General Analysis Methods for Accelerated Flight - p. 859 63. References - p. 866 64. Chapter 21. Performance—Range and Endurance - p. 867 65. Chapter 22. Performance—Descent - p. 893 66. Chapter 23. Performance—Landing - p. 915 67. Chapter 24. Longitudinal Stability and Control - p. 925 68. Abstract - p. 925 69. 24.1 Introduction - p. 925 70. 24.2 Static Longitudinal Stability and Control - p. 931 71. 24.3 Refined Horizontal Tail Sizing - p. 957 72. 24.4 Introduction to Hinge Moments - p. 966 73. References - p. 973 74. Chapter 25. LAT-DIR Stability and Control - p. 975 75. Abstract - p. 975 76. 25.1 Introduction - p. 975 77. 25.2 Lateral-Directional Stability and Control - p. 975 78. 25.3 Directional Stability and Control - p. 978 79. 25.4 Lateral Stability and Control - p. 987 80. 25.5 Basics of Roll and Yaw Control - p. 999 81. References - p. 1005 82. Chapter 26. Miscellaneous Design Notes - p. 1007 83. Appendix A. Atmospheric Modeling - p. 1035 84. Appendix B. The Aerospace Engineer’s Formula Sheet - p. 1039 85. Appendix C. Design of Biplanes and Seaplanes - p. 1049 86. Appendix D. Derivation of Landing Side-Constraint - p. 1075 87. Index - p. 1079
