This content is not included in
your SAE MOBILUS subscription, or you are not logged in.
APPLICATIONS OF ADVANCED AERODYNAMIC TECHNOLOGY TO LIGHT AIRCRAFT
Annotation ability available
Sector:
Language:
English
Abstract
This paper discusses a project for adapting advanced technology, much of it borrowed from the jet transport, to general aviation design practice. The NASA funded portion of the work began in 1969 at the University of Kansas and resulted in a smaller, experimental wing with spoilers and powerful flap systems for a Cessna Cardinal airplane. The objective was to obtain increased cruise performance and improved ride quality while maintaining the take-off and landing speeds of the unmodified airplane. Some flight data and research pilot comments are presented.
The project was expanded in 1972 to include a light twin-engine airplane. For the twin there was the added incentive of a potential increase in single-engine climb performance. The expanded project is a joint effort involving the University of Kansas, Piper Aircraft Company, Robertson Aircraft Company, and Wichita State University. The use of a new high-lift Whitcomb airfoil is planned for both the wing and the propellers. Preliminary data on the characteristics of the new airfoil are discussed. The configuration of an experimental wing for a Piper Seneca PA-34 and estimated airplane performance with this wing are discussed.
Recommended Content
Authors
Topic
Citation
Crane, H., McGhee, R., and Kohlman, D., "APPLICATIONS OF ADVANCED AERODYNAMIC TECHNOLOGY TO LIGHT AIRCRAFT," SAE Technical Paper 730318, 1973, https://doi.org/10.4271/730318.Also In
References
- Roskam J. Kohlman D. L. “An Assessment of Performance, Stability, and Control Improvements for General Aviation Aircraft.” SAE 700240 SAE National Business Aircraft Meeting Wichita March 1970
- Kohlman D. L. Roskam J. “A Review of the University of Kansas Light Airplane Research Program.” SAE 710379 SAE National Business Aircraft Meeting Wichita March 1971
- Raisbeck J. D. “Consideration of Application of Currently Available Transport-Category Aerodynamic Technology in the Optimization of General Aviation Propeller-Driven Twin Design.” SAE 720337 SAE National Business Aircraft Meeting Wichita March 1972
- Brainerd Carl H. Kohlman David L. “A Simulator Evaluation of the Use of Spoilers on a Light Aircraft.” October 1972
- Palmer William E. “Thick Wing Flight Demonstrations.” SAE 720320 SAE National Business Aircraft Meeting Wichita March 1972
- Stevens W. A. Goradia S. H. Braden J. A. “Mathematical Model for Two Dimensional Multi-Component Airfoils in Viscous Flow.” July 1971
- Wentz, William H. Jr. “New Airfoil Sections for General Aviation Aircraft.” SAE 730297 SAE National Business Aircraft Meeting Wichita April 1973