Flight testing of fixed-wing aircraft

Introduction;Methods for reducing data uncertainty in flight test data;Airspeed systems theory and calibration;Stall speed measurement;Determination of engine power in flight;propeller theory;Jet thrust measurement in flight;Level flight performance theory;Level flight performance flight test and data reduction methods for propeller-driven aircraft;Level flight performance jet aircraft;Range and endurance;Climb performance theory;Clim performance methods, data reduction, and expansion;Energy approach to performance flight;Turning performance;Methods for drag determination in flight;Airspeed vs flight path angle performance method for powered lift aircraft;Takeoff and landing theory and methods;Introduction to stability and control flight testing;Static longitudinal stability theory;Static longitudinal stability flight test method;Dynamic longitudinal stability theory;Dynamic longitudinal stability flight test methods and data reduction;Longitudinal maneuvering stability theory;Maneuvering stability methods and data;Longitudinal control and trim theory and flight test methods;Methods for improving longitudinal stability and control;Lateral-directional stability theory and flight test methods;Dynamic lateral-directional stability theory and flight test methods;Lateral control power (rolling performance);Directional control;Flying qualities;Stall characteristics;Airplane spin testing;Dive tresting for flutter, vibration an buffeting