C1892: Aircraft Virtual Flight Testing and Certification in Off-nominal Multifactorial Situations

Abstract

Content: Formalizing the task of predicting aircraft flight safety in multifactorial situations during the lifecycle, this introductory course covers technology that allows for easing the 'curse of dimensionality' of this task, increasing the volume and accuracy of the System-level safety knowledge, and cutting budget and time of classic flight test and certification. The workshop concludes with examples of the technology applications to support various phases of the lifecycle for several aircraft types and design projects. It is demonstrated how VFTC can complement classical techniques of flight research for safety. Advantages, benefits, limitations and pitfalls of the virtual flight testing and certification (VFTC) technology are summarized for next generation aircraft.

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Identify the requirements to the system model's input data base
Understand ARs, FTGs, SOPs, AFMs, TSs, and ADs for the design of flight scenarios
Discuss scripts of flight situation scenarios for VFTC using a generalized language
Define how to normalize various risk factors and multifactorial risk hypotheses
Identify VFTC experiments to verify flight goals, constraints and piloting tactics in complex operational conditions
Interpret results of VFTC experiments using safety knowledge maps and assess potential accident precursors, etc.

Who Should Attend

Content: This course has been tailored for engineers and others involved in aircraft aerodynamics, flight controls, powerplant, undercarriage, safety avionics, flight simulators, pilot-aircraft interface, and pilot cognitive aids. Individuals who work with aircraft flight performance evaluation, flight testing and certification/assessment, flight accident/incident analysis and prevention and flight safety management may also benefit from this course.

Prerequisites

Content: Basic knowledge of aircraft flight physics and control, testing and certification, as well as a familiarity with the system approach is required. It is recommended that the participant has an undergraduate or graduate degree in Aeronautics or equivalent industry experience.

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