T. van Oosterom
The City College of the City University of New York
Keywords:
Aerodynamics, Design
Abstract
A literature survey of the basic formulae for the relationship between the aerodynamic properties and the performance of a sailplane, some test methods for steady flight and their instrumentation are reviewed. A method is given for the calibration of the angle of attack indicator in towed flight, which may stimulate the application of this instrument by which performance testing can be accelerated considerably. It seems, however, possible to save testing time to a much greater degree by the application of non - steady flight techniques. A method of this nature, based upon the authors experience with powered aircraft, which requires relatively simple instrumentation, is proposed at the end of the report.
Author Biography
T. van Oosterom, The City College of the City University of New York
