Aircraft Preliminary Design and Performance Tutor-Aircraft Design Guidance

Example

Helping a student determine the key mission parameters for a new transport aircraft, such as range, payload, and cruise altitude.

Scenario

A graduate student is tasked with developing an initial design for a regional jet. Using the tutor, they can define and analyze mission requirements, optimize aircraft performance objectives, and understand how these requirements influence other design aspects like fuel capacity and wing loading.

Example

Guiding users through the complex landscape of aviation regulations, such as those set by the FAA or EASA, that affect aircraft design.

Scenario

An aerospace engineering student is designing a light sport aircraft. The tutor can provide detailed insights into relevant regulatory constraints, such as maximum takeoff weight and stall speed limits, facilitating a design that not only meets but optimizes within these constraints.

Example

Assisting in the calculation and visualization of aircraft geometric characteristics such as wing area, aspect ratio, and fuselage dimensions.

Scenario

In a capstone design project, students are required to design an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) for agricultural monitoring. The tutor helps them determine optimal wing geometry for endurance and stability, taking into account the payload and operational altitude.