Aerodynamic and flight dynamic interaction in spin
Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology
ISSN: 0002-2667
Article publication date: 2 October 2018
Issue publication date: 13 March 2019
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to describe an integrated approach to spin analysis based on 6-DOF (degrees of freedom) fully nonlinear equations of motion and a three-dimensional multigrid Euler method used to specify a flow model. Another purpose of this study is to investigate military trainer performance during a developed phase of a deliberately executed spin, and to predict an aircraft tendency while entering a spin and its response to control surface deflections needed for recovery.
Design/methodology/approach
To assess spin properties, the calculations of aerodynamic characteristics were performed through an angle-of-attack range of −30 degrees to +50 degrees and a sideslip-angle range of −30 degrees to +30 degrees. Then, dynamic equations of motion of a rigid aircraft together with aerodynamic loads being premised on stability derivatives concept were numerically integrated. Finally, the examination of light turboprop dynamic behaviour in post-stalling conditions was carried out.
Findings
The computational method used to evaluate spin was positively verified by comparing it with the experimental outcome. Moreover, the Euler code-based approach to lay down aerodynamics could be considered as reliable to provide high angles-of-attack characteristics. Conclusions incorporate the results of a comparative analysis focusing especially on comprehensive assessment of output data quality in relation to flight tests.
Originality/value
The conducted calculations take into account aerodynamic and flight dynamic interaction of an aerobatic-category turboprop in spin conditions. A number of manoeuvres considering different aircraft configurations were simulated. The computational outcomes were subsequently compared to the results of in-flight tests and the collected data were thoroughly analysed to draw final conclusions.
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Citation
Marcinkiewicz, E., Goraj, Z.J. and Figat, M. (2018), "Aerodynamic and flight dynamic interaction in spin", Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology, Vol. 91 No. 3, pp. 437-447. https://doi.org/10.1108/AEAT-01-2018-0042
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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