Performance Flight Tests Module

The gas laws; The International Standard Atmosphere (ISA);Mathematics Review, Physics Review, Thermodynamics Review, Subsonic Aerodynamics, Supersonic Aerodynamics, Measurement of airspeed, temperature, α and sideslip, Pressure Error Corrections (PECs), Estimation of PECs at non-test heights and weights, Experimental methods of  performance reduction: Performance parameters and equations, Thrust and Drag Equations, Drag polars, Range and Endurance, Specific Excess Power, Turn Performance, E-M Diagrams, Climb and descent performance, Engine-out performance.

Approx. 40 hours

Stability and Control Flight Tests Module

Reversible/irreversible flight control systems, Mechanical characteristics of controls, Handling Qualities, Introduction to servo mechanisms, Block diagram algebra, Bode Plots, Root Locus Method, Equations of motion, Aerodynamic Derivatives, Longitudinal static stability, Longitudinal Maneuvers stability, Longitudinal dynamic stability, Lateral and directional static and dynamic stability, Maneuvers boundaries, Rolling performance, Low Speed handling, High Mach Stability and Control, Aeroelasticity and Flutter, Closed-loop Handling Qualities testing, Higher Order Flight Control Systems.

Approx. 40 hours

Avionics and Systems Flight Tests 

Statistics, Computing, Attitude Heading and Reference Systems (AHRS), Electro-optics, Head-up Displays (HUD), Head Mounted Displays (HMD’s), Voice Activated Controls, Inertial Navigation (IN) systems, Global Positioning System (GPS), Flight Management Systems (FMS), Navigation sensors, Radar testing, Electronic Flight Information Systems (EFIS), Autopilots and FMS, Electro-Optics, NVGs and FLIR, Electronic Warfare Systems (EW), Systems Integration, Test Range Procedures, Weapons Test Planning, Stores Carriage and Release trials, weapons ballistics, Mission planning, Test Range Operations and Safety, Sensor Fusion, Future Developments.

Approx. 85 hours

HELICOPTER MODULES

Introduction to Helicopter Performance Flight Tests 

The gas laws; The International Standard Atmosphere (ISA);Subsonic Aerodynamics; Blade Element theory;Measurement of airspeed, temperature, a and β:Pressure Error Corrections (PECs);Engine assessment;FADEC systems & testing; Equivalent weight method of performance reduction; Performance parameters and equations ;Thrust and Drag Equations;Drag polars; Range and Endurance;Climb and descent performance;Engine-out performance; Hover performance ; Height-Velocity Testing.

Approx. 40 hours

Helicopter Stability and Control Flight tests

Introduction to servo mechanisms; Block diagram algebra; Bode Plots; Root Locus Method; Equations of motion; Aerodynamic Derivatives; Mechanical characteristics of controls; Handling Qualities; Longitudinal static stability; Longitudinal Manoeuvre stability ; Longitudinal dynamic stability;; Lateral and directional static and dynamic stability; Low Speed handling ; Automatic Flight Control System (AFCS); Advanced Flight Control Systems (NRC).

Approx. 40 hours

It is possible to enroll on the groundschool lecture modules only. Lecture Modules can be combined with a series of in flight demonstrations to meet the customer’s training objectives and budget, creating a custom training program. Contact ITPS with your requirements.