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