General Aviation Aircraft Design
Applied Methods and Procedures
- 2nd Edition - August 1, 2020
- Imprint: Butterworth-Heinemann
- Author: Snorri Gudmundsson
- Language: English
- Hardback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 8 1 8 4 6 5 - 3
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 8 2 2 6 4 7 - 6
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… Read more
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Request a sales quoteGeneral 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:
- Thrust Modeling for Gas Turbines
- Longitudinal Stability and Control
- Lateral and Directional Stability and Control
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.
- The printed book is now in color, with 1011 figures and illustrations!
- Presents the most common methods for conceptual aircraft design
- Clear presentation splits text into shaded regions, separating engineering topics from mathematical derivations and examples
- Design topics range from the "new" 14 CFR Part 23 to analysis of ducted fans. All chapters feature updated material with additional analysis methods. Many chapters have been reorganized for further help. Introduction to design optimization is provided using a wing optimization as an example for the beginner
- Three new chapters are offered, two of which focus on stability and control. These offer multiple practical methods to simplify the estimation of stability derivatives. The chapters introduce hinge moments and basic control system design
- Real-world examples using aircraft such as the Cirrus SR-22 and Learjet 45
Professional engineers in the aircraft industry, aircraft manufacturers, aircraft maintenance and modification organizations, researchers, universities and students of aerospace engineering
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Preface to the 1st Edition
- Preface to the 2nd Edition
- Acknowledgments for the 1st Edition
- Acknowledgments for the 2nd Edition
- Disclaimer
- Helpful Notes
- Helpful Websites for the Aircraft Designer
- The Greek Alphabet
- Prefixes for SI Units
- Prefixes for SI Units
- A Note About Format
- A Note About Mass and Force
- List of Abbreviations and Common Terms
- List of Variables
- Chapter 1: The Aircraft Design Process
- Abstract
- 1.1: Introduction
- 1.2: General Process of Aircraft Design and Development
- 1.3: Introduction to Aviation Regulations and Certification
- 1.4: How to Design a New Aircraft
- 1.5: Elements of Project Engineering
- 1.6: Presenting the Design Project
- References
- Chapter 2: Aircraft Cost Analysis
- Abstract
- 2.1: Introduction
- 2.2: The Estimation of Project Development Costs
- 2.3: Estimating Aircraft Operational Costs
- Exercises
- References
- Chapter 3: Initial Sizing
- Abstract
- 3.1: Introduction
- 3.2: Constraint Analysis
- 3.3: Introduction to Trade Studies
- 3.4: Introduction to Design Optimization
- Exercises
- References
- Chapter 4: Aircraft Configuration Layout
- Abstract
- 4.1: Introduction
- 4.2: The Fundamentals of the Configuration Layout
- References
- Chapter 5: Aircraft Structural Layout
- Abstract
- 5.1: Introduction
- 5.2: Aircraft Fabrication and Materials
- 5.3: Airframe Structural Layout
- References
- Chapter 6: Aircraft Weight Analysis
- Abstract
- 6.1: Introduction
- 6.2: Initial Weight Analysis Methods
- 6.3: Secondary Weight Analysis Methods
- 6.4: Statistical Weight Estimation Methods
- 6.5: Direct Weight Estimation Methods
- 6.6: Inertia Properties
- 6.7: The Center-of-Gravity Envelope
- Exercises
- References
- Chapter 7: Selecting the Powerplant
- Abstract
- 7.1: Introduction
- 7.2: Piston Engines
- 7.3: Gas Turbine Engines
- 7.4: Electric Motors and Battery Technology
- Exercises
- References
- Chapter 8: The Anatomy of the Airfoil
- Abstract
- 8.1: Introduction
- 8.2: The Geometry of the Airfoil
- 8.3: The Force and Moment Characteristics of the Airfoil
- Exercises
- References
- Chapter 9: The Anatomy of the Wing
- Abstract
- 9.1: Introduction
- 9.2: The Trapezoidal Wing Planform
- 9.3: The Geometric Layout of the Wing
- 9.4: Planform Selection
- 9.5: Lift and Moment Characteristics of Wings
- 9.6: Wing Stall Characteristics
- 9.7: Prandtl’s Lifting-Line Theory
- Exercises
- References
- Chapter 10: The Anatomy of Lift Enhancement
- Abstract
- 10.1: Introduction
- 10.2: Leading-Edge High-Lift Devices
- 10.3: Trailing-Edge High-Lift Devices
- 10.4: Effect of Deploying High-Lift Devices on Wings
- 10.5: Wingtip Design
- References
- Chapter 11: The Anatomy of the Tail
- Abstract
- 11.1: Introduction
- 11.2: The Geometry of the Tail
- 11.3: On the Pros and Cons of Tail Configurations
- 11.4: Initial Tail Sizing Methods
- Exercises
- References
- Chapter 12: The Anatomy of the Fuselage
- Abstract
- 12.1: Introduction
- 12.2: Fundamentals of Fuselage Shapes
- 12.3: Sizing the Fuselage
- 12.4: Estimating the Geometric Properties of the Fuselage
- 12.5: Additional Information
- References
- Chapter 13: The Anatomy of the Landing Gear
- Abstract
- 13.1: Introduction
- 13.2: Tires, Wheels, and Brakes
- 13.3: Geometric Layout of the Landing Gear
- References
- Chapter 14: Thrust Modeling for Gas Turbines
- Abstract
- 14.1: Introduction
- 14.2: Theory of Reactive Thrust
- 14.3: General Thrust Modeling for Gas Turbines
- Exercises
- References
- Chapter 15: Thrust Modeling for Propellers
- Abstract
- 15.1: Introduction
- 15.2: Propeller Effects
- 15.3: Properties and Selection of the Propeller
- 15.4: Determination of Propeller Thrust
- 15.5: Rankine-Froude Momentum Theory
- 15.6: Blade Element Theory
- References
- Chapter 16: Aircraft Drag Analysis
- Abstract
- 16.1: Introduction
- 16.2: The Basics of Drag Modeling
- 16.3: Estimating the Drag of a Complete Aircraft
- 16.4: Miscellaneous or Additive Drag
- 16.5: Special Topics Involving Drag
- 16.6: Additional Information—Drag of Selected Aircraft
- Exercises
- References
- Chapter 17: Performance—Introduction
- Abstract
- 17.1: Introduction
- 17.2: Atmospheric Modeling
- 17.3: Airspeed Theory
- 17.4: The Structural Envelope
- 17.5: Sample Aircraft
- Exercises
- References
- Chapter 18: Performance—Take-Off
- Abstract
- 18.1: Introduction
- 18.2: Fundamental Relations for the Take-Off Run
- 18.3: Conducting the Take-Off Analysis
- 18.4: Database—T-O Performance of Selected Aircraft
- Exercises
- References
- Chapter 19: Performance—Climb
- Abstract
- 19.1: Introduction
- 19.2: Fundamental Relations for the Climb Maneuver
- 19.3: General Climb Analysis Methods
- 19.4: Aircraft Database—Rate-of-Climb of Selected Aircraft
- References
- Chapter 20: Performance—Cruise
- Abstract
- 20.1: Introduction
- 20.2: Fundamental Relations for the Cruise Maneuver
- 20.3: General Cruise Analysis Methods for Steady Flight
- 20.4: General Analysis Methods for Accelerated Flight
- References
- Chapter 21: Performance—Range and Endurance
- Abstract
- 21.1: Introduction
- 21.2: Fundamental Relations for Range and Endurance
- 21.3: Range Analysis
- 21.4: Endurance Analysis
- 21.5: Analysis of Mission Profile
- Exercises
- References
- Chapter 22: Performance—Descent
- Abstract
- 22.1: Introduction
- 22.2: Fundamental Relations for the Descent Maneuver
- 22.3: General Descent Analysis Methods
- 22.4: Sailplane Glide Performance
- References
- Chapter 23: Performance—Landing
- Abstract
- 23.1: Introduction
- 23.2: Fundamental Relations for the Landing Phase
- 23.3: Database—Landing Performance of Selected Aircraft
- References
- Chapter 24: Longitudinal Stability and Control
- Abstract
- 24.1: Introduction
- 24.2: Static Longitudinal Stability and Control
- 24.3: Refined Horizontal Tail Sizing
- 24.4: Introduction to Hinge Moments
- References
- Chapter 25: LAT-DIR Stability and Control
- Abstract
- 25.1: Introduction
- 25.2: Lateral-Directional Stability and Control
- 25.3: Directional Stability and Control
- 25.4: Lateral Stability and Control
- 25.5: Basics of Roll and Yaw Control
- References
- Chapter 26: Miscellaneous Design Notes
- Abstract
- 26.1: Introduction
- 26.2: General Aviation Aircraft Design Checklist
- 26.3: Faults and Fixes
- References
- Appendix A: Atmospheric Modeling
- A.1: Introduction
- A.2: Modeling Atmospheric Properties
- Reference
- Appendix B: The Aerospace Engineer’s Formula Sheet
- B.1: Cost Analysis
- B.2: Constraint Analysis
- B.3: Weight Analysis
- B.4: Power Plant
- B.5: Wing Planform
- B.6: Tail Sizing
- B.7: Lift and Drag
- B.8: The Propeller
- B.9: The Atmosphere
- B.10: Airspeeds
- B.11: Take-Off
- B.12: Climb, Cruise, and Maneuvering Flight
- B.13: Range and Endurance
- Appendix C: Design of Biplanes and Seaplanes
- C.1: Conceptual Design of Biplanes
- C.2: Conceptual Design of Seaplanes
- References
- Appendix D: Derivation of Landing Side-Constraint
- Index
- Edition: 2
- Published: August 1, 2020
- Imprint: Butterworth-Heinemann
- No. of pages: 1142
- Language: English
- Hardback ISBN: 9780128184653
- eBook ISBN: 9780128226476
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Snorri Gudmundsson
Dr. Snorri Gudmundsson served from 1995-2009 at Cirrus Aircraft. He served in various engineering roles in the development of several aircraft, including the Cirrus SR20 and SR22 aircraft. From 2005-2009, he served as the Chief Aerodynamicist, where he was responsible for the aerodynamics of the SF50 Vision jet (recipient of the 2017 Collier Trophy). He had two appointments a Designated Engineering Representative (DER) for the FAA, as a Structural and Flight Analyst. He has contributed to the certification of several aircraft. This includes development and certification flight and structural testing. He has conducted load analysis, stability and control evaluation, and performance analysis on a variety of single and multi-engine aircraft. In 2010, Dr. Gudmundsson joined the faculty at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, where he is currently an Associate Professor of Aerospace Engineering, teaching aircraft design and aerodynamics.
Dr. Snorri has a Youtube channel on Aircraft Design: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCS0O5jdhFrdYBFC5YJP6axg/
Affiliations and expertise
Department of Aerospace Engineering, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, FL, USARead General Aviation Aircraft Design on ScienceDirect