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The Use of Flight Simulation to Analyze Aircraft Design and Performance. Douglas L .Wilson – Chief Test Pilot Abraham Gutierrez – Chief Systems Engineer Anh Huy Nguyen – Chief Flight Engineer Advisor – Basil Philip Sponsor: Dr. Ron O. Stearman. Outline -Abraham Gutierrez Mooney 305
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The Use of Flight Simulation to Analyze Aircraft Design and Performance Douglas L .Wilson – Chief Test Pilot Abraham Gutierrez – Chief Systems Engineer Anh Huy Nguyen – Chief Flight Engineer Advisor – Basil Philip Sponsor: Dr. Ron O. Stearman
Outline -Abraham Gutierrez Mooney 305 Mooney Findings Mooney Summary -Anh Huy Nguyen Cessna 172 H Cessna 172 H Background Cessna 172 H Flight Test -Douglas Wilson Cessna 172 H Cessna 172 Findings Cessna Summary Entire Project Overview Presentation Outline Abraham Gutierrez Anh Huy Nguyen Douglas Wilson Mooney Cessna Cessna
Objective • Objective • Approach • Mooney 305 Background • Phugoid Mode • Summary • Design - X-Plane Software • Flight Simulator • Investigation - Mooney 305-1998 (Phugoid mode) - Cessna 172H-2000 (Flaps Settings) Abraham Gutierrez Anh Huy Nguyen Douglas Wilson Mooney Cessna Cessna
Approach Objective • Approach Mooney 305 Background Phugoid Mode Summary • Mooney 305 -Research Crash and Investigation Reports -Build a Mooney 305 (X-plane) -Flight Simulation Data vs Radar Data (Phugoid Mode) • Cessna 172 H -Build a Cessna 172H (X-plane) -Validation of the Flight Simulator -Climbing Trends Abraham Gutierrez Anh Huy Nguyen Douglas Wilson Mooney Cessna Cessna
Mooney 305 Background Objective Approach • Mooney 305 Background Phugoid Mode • Summary • Accident -Bakersfield Municipal Airport -Phugoid Mode • Investigation -Several Changes -Lack of Testing Abraham Gutierrez Anh Huy Nguyen Douglas Wilson Mooney Cessna Cessna
Mooney 305 Background Objective Approach • Mooney 305 Background Phugoid Mode • Summary Abraham Gutierrez Anh Huy Nguyen Douglas Wilson Mooney Cessna Cessna
Phugoid Mode Objective Approach Mooney 305 Background • Phugoid Mode Summary • Oscillations -Short Period (Several Seconds) Change In Altitude Motion Occurs at Nearly Constant Speed Maximum speed -Long Period (phugod mode) Change In Altitude Minimum speed Long period Abraham Gutierrez Anh Huy Nguyen Douglas Wilson Mooney Cessna Cessna
Phugoid Mathematical Analysis Objective Approach Mooney 305 Background • Phugoid Mode Summary • Phugoid Period -T=.142*(2+a)^1/2*U a=aerodynamic characteristics U=true airspeed • Phugoid Damping Ratio -ς=(sqrt(2)/4)*Cd/Cl Cd=Coefficient of Drag Cl=Coefficient of Lift Abraham Gutierrez Anh Huy Nguyen Douglas Wilson Mooney Cessna Cessna
Phugoid Mode Findings Objective Approach Mooney 305 Background • Phugoid Mode • Summary • Radar Findings Abraham Gutierrez Anh Huy Nguyen Douglas Wilson Mooney Cessna Cessna
Phugoid Mode Findings Objective Approach Mooney 305 Background • Phugoid Mode Summary • Radar Findings • Test Findings Abraham Gutierrez Anh Huy Nguyen Douglas Wilson Mooney Cessna Cessna
Phugoid Mode Findings Objective Approach Mooney 305 Background • Phugoid Mode • Summary • Radar Findings • Test Findings Abraham Gutierrez Anh Huy Nguyen Douglas Wilson Mooney Cessna Cessna
Summary Objective Approach Mooney 305 Background Phugoid Mode • Summary • Accomplishments -Create Mooney 305 -Compare Radar Data with Simulator Data • Future Work -Test the Mooney 305 -Work on the Autopilot Abraham Gutierrez Anh Huy Nguyen Douglas Wilson Mooney Cessna Cessna
Cessna 172 H • Timeline • Weights and Balances • Investigation • Real Flight Tests • Simulation Abraham Gutierrez Anh Huy Nguyen Douglas Wilson Mooney Cessna Cessna
Timeline Weights and Balances Investigation Real Flight Tests Simulation Timeline of the Cessna 172H Crash Abraham Gutierrez Anh Huy Nguyen Douglas Wilson Mooney Cessna Cessna
Weights and Balances Timeline • Weights and Balances Investigation Real Flight Tests Simulation Abraham Gutierrez Anh Huy Nguyen Douglas Wilson Mooney Cessna Cessna
Cessna NTSB Findings • The airplane was found 300 yards southwest of the end of runway 31 • The engine and nose was found aft in the cabin area • Chord-wise crush damage sustained aft to the wing forward spars • Propeller blade bent and scratched • Left door torn from fuselage • Flap actuator was working properly • No mechanical malfunction to engine assembly • Wing flaps were set at 40 degrees (Manufacturer recommended 0 degree settings for take-off) Timeline Weights and Balances • Investigation Real Flight Tests Simulation Abraham Gutierrez Anh Huy Nguyen Douglas Wilson Mooney Cessna Cessna
Further Investigation • At impact the tachometer was stuck at 1500 RPM • If this was the correct engine output, the aircraft would not be able to maintain a climb attitude. Timeline Weights and Balances • Investigation Real Flight Tests Simulation Abraham Gutierrez Anh Huy Nguyen Douglas Wilson Mooney Cessna Cessna
Probable Causes • Pilot attempted a touch-and-go landing and left the flaps down at 40 degrees • Engine malfunction during take-off that resulted in a partial or total power loss Timeline Weights and Balances • Investigation Real Flight Tests Simulation Abraham Gutierrez Anh Huy Nguyen Douglas Wilson Mooney Cessna Cessna
Real Flight Testing (1) • Test SP4-E101 • Georgetown, TX • February 22, 2004 • Georgetown Municipal Airport (KGTU) • Participants: Stearman, Wilson, Weaver • Cessna 739ZY • 172 N model • 160 HP (O-320 engine) • Tests performed • 2 weights • 2 altitudes (2000 ft and 3000 ft) • 5 flap settings Timeline Weights and Balances Investigation • Real Flight Tests Simulation Abraham Gutierrez Anh Huy Nguyen Douglas Wilson Mooney Cessna Cessna
Weights for Test SP4-E101 Timeline Weights and Balances Investigation • Real Flight Tests Simulation Abraham Gutierrez Anh Huy Nguyen Douglas Wilson Mooney Cessna Cessna
Real Flight Testing (2) • Test SP4-D101 • San Antonio, TX • April 3, 2004 • Stinson Airport (KSSF) • Participants: Wilson, Nguyen, Gutierrez, McGhee • Cessna 2632L • 172 H model • 145 HP (O-300D engine) • Climb Prop • Tests performed • 2 weights • 2 altitudes (2000 ft and 3000 ft) • 5 flap settings Timeline Weights and Balances Investigation • Real Flight Tests Simulation Abraham Gutierrez Anh Huy Nguyen Douglas Wilson Mooney Cessna Cessna
Weights for Test SP4-D101 Timeline Weights and Balances Investigation • Real Flight Tests Simulation Abraham Gutierrez Anh Huy Nguyen Douglas Wilson Mooney Cessna Cessna
Real Flight Testing (3) • Test SP4-D102 • Houston, TX • April 27, 2004 • Weiser Air Park (KEYQ) • Participants: Wilson, Nguyen, Gutierrez, Weaver • Cessna 2320U • 172 H model • 145 HP (O-300D engine) • Cruise Prop • Tests performed • 2 weights • 2 altitudes (1500 ft and 2500 ft) • 5 flap settings Timeline Weights and Balances Investigation • Real Flight Tests Simulation Abraham Gutierrez Anh Huy Nguyen Douglas Wilson Mooney Cessna Cessna
Weights for Test SP4-D102 Timeline Weights and Balances Investigation • Real Flight Tests Simulation Abraham Gutierrez Anh Huy Nguyen Douglas Wilson Mooney Cessna Cessna
Aircraft Modifications Timeline Weights and Balances Investigation Real Flight Tests • Simulation Abraham Gutierrez Anh Huy Nguyen Douglas Wilson Mooney Cessna Cessna
Flight Simulation Verification Tests • Performance tests to compare to manufacturer and actual flight data Repeat previous flight tests Reconstruct accident • Take-offs with 40 degrees of flaps at desired weight Timeline Weights and Balances Investigation Real Flight Tests • Simulation Abraham Gutierrez Anh Huy Nguyen Douglas Wilson Mooney Cessna Cessna
Test Flight Results Test Results Projected Flight Flight Recreation Conclusions Cost Analysis Time Analysis Future Projects Acknowledgements Abraham Gutierrez Anh Huy Nguyen Douglas Wilson Mooney Cessna Cessna
Test Results - Simulation Test Results Projected Flight Flight Recreation Conclusions Cost Analysis Time Analysis Future Projects Acknowledgements Abraham Gutierrez Anh Huy Nguyen Douglas Wilson Mooney Cessna Cessna
Projected Flight • Test Results • Projected Flight • Flight Recreation • Conclusions • Cost Analysis • Time Analysis • Future Projects • Acknowledgements Abraham Gutierrez Anh Huy Nguyen Douglas Wilson Mooney Cessna Cessna
Conclusions • Test Results • Projected Flight • Flight Recreation • Conclusions • Cost Analysis • Time Analysis • Future Projects • Acknowledgements • C-172H would need approximately 58 seconds to climb to 275 feet • If flaps were set at 40 degrees of flaps, aircraft could not have reached altitude • Separate aircraft problem Abraham Gutierrez Anh Huy Nguyen Douglas Wilson Mooney Cessna Cessna
Potential Problems • Test Results • Projected Flight • Flight Recreation • Conclusions • Cost Analysis • Time Analysis • Future Projects • Acknowledgements • Conditions were adequate for carburetor icing – decreased engine performance • Additional Engine Failure • Potential mechanical error – aircraft had completed 100 hour inspection the day before incident Abraham Gutierrez Anh Huy Nguyen Douglas Wilson Mooney Cessna Cessna
Cost Analysis • Test Results • Projected Flight • Flight Recreation • Conclusions • Cost Analysis • Time Analysis • Future Projects • Acknowledgements • Aircraft Flight Tests • Aircraft rental(~11 hr): $79/hr - $880 • Instructor fee(~11 hr): $35/hr - $385 • Travel Expenses: $500 • Total expenses ~ $1765 Abraham Gutierrez Anh Huy Nguyen Douglas Wilson Mooney Cessna Cessna
Time Analysis • Test Results • Projected Flight • Flight Recreation • Conclusions • Cost Analysis • Time Analysis • Future Projects • Acknowledgements • Phase 1 – Completed • Background investigations into both accidents • Phugoid mode analysis • A/C modifications made in flight simulators • Phase 2A – Completed • Actual flight testing of Cessna A/C • Added to validate flight simulator data Abraham Gutierrez Anh Huy Nguyen Douglas Wilson Mooney Cessna Cessna
Time Analysis • Test Results • Projected Flight • Flight Recreation • Conclusions • Cost Analysis • Time Analysis • Future Projects • Acknowledgements • Phase 2B – Completed • Flight Simulator Testing • Validation phase • Accident Recreation • Cessna 172 H • Mooney Rocket • Phase 3 – Completed • Analysis of flight data • Final reports and recommendations Abraham Gutierrez Anh Huy Nguyen Douglas Wilson Mooney Cessna Cessna
Future Projects • Test Results • Projected Flight • Flight Recreation • Conclusions • Cost Analysis • Time Analysis • Future Projects • Acknowledgements • Continue to analyze the Mooney Rocket • Additional C-172 testing to check performance due to carb ice • Expand the simulator testing to additional aircraft • Other General Aviation accidents • Commercial aircraft Abraham Gutierrez Anh Huy Nguyen Douglas Wilson Mooney Cessna Cessna
Acknowledgments • Test Results • Projected Flight • Flight Recreation • Conclusions • Cost Analysis • Time Analysis • Future Projects • Acknowledgements • Wright Aviation in Georgetown, TX • Bill Eldredge and staff • Alan Weaver – Flight Instructor • Check Six Aviation – San Antonio, TX • Mario McGhee – Chief Flight Instructor • Windsock Aviation – Cypress, TX • Gary Ryan and staff Abraham Gutierrez Anh Huy Nguyen Douglas Wilson Mooney Cessna Cessna
Acknowledgments • Test Results • Projected Flight • Flight Recreation • Conclusions • Cost Analysis • Time Analysis • Future Projects • Acknowledgements • Chuck Barnett • Dr. Ron O. Stearman • Basil Philip • Marcus Kruger • Joshua Foxworth • Jennifer Lehman Abraham Gutierrez Anh Huy Nguyen Douglas Wilson Mooney Cessna Cessna
Summary • Mooney 305 • Bakersfield, CA accident • Phugoid Mode • Cessna 172H • Falcon Field Accident • Flap settings and Engine Concerns • Flight Testing • Real Flight tests • X-Plane Simulator testing • Successfully demonstrated simulator usefulness Abraham Gutierrez Anh Huy Nguyen Douglas Wilson Mooney Cessna Cessna