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Lift and Drag: Climbs and Descents

Technical Library

⇒ Aerodynamics and Performance

⇒ Lift and Drag: Climbs and Descents

 

Past Symposia Papers

YearPaper
2019Blade, An Innovative European Demonstrator
2016Performance Model Validation for Long-Endurance Unmanned Aircraft using Mach vs CL Test Method
2016Steep Approach - A Practical Guide
2015Estimation of Drag Polar in Wide Mach Range from Single Continuous Dynamic Maneuver
2012Flight Test Validation of an Analytical Method for Predicting Trailing Cone System Drag Force and Droop Angle
2006Dive Planning and Energy Management Techniques for Negative Ps Test Points
2004Steep Approach Certification - The EMBRAER ERJ-135 and ERJ-135BJ Legacy Experience
2002Engine-Inoperative Climb Certification Testing Using an Inertial Method
2001The Optimization Problem of Flight Aerodynamic Experiments: Cargo Transport Aircraft
2001Level Flight Performance - An Engineer's Guide
1999Successful Determination of F/A-18E In-Flight Lift and Drag
1993Flight Testing the GII Executive Jet for Improved Performance and Appearance
1991An Enhanced Method for Reducing Power-On Lift Coefficient Data to Power-Off for Multi-Engine Propeller Aircraft
1980Determining Performance Parameters of General Aviation Aircraft

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