Flight Test Engineering Reference Handbook
2013
Preface
Flight Test Engineering Reference Handbook
Third (2013) Edition
Corporate support supplied by
McDonnell Douglas/Boeing (2nd Edition CD’s)
and
The National Test Pilot School
Contributors
| Contributing Authors | Sections |
|---|---|
| Al Lawless | 1-8, 10-12, 15, 18 |
| Greg Lewis | 2.6 |
| Bill Norton | 9, 13 |
| Dan Hrehov | 14 |
| Steven Arney | 16 |
| John Minor | 19 |
| David Kidman, Christopher Moulder, Craig Stevens | 17 |
Editors
| Editors | Tenure |
|---|---|
| Lee Gardner & Darcy Painter | 1998-2006 |
| Harold Weaver | 2006-2013 |
Feedback
The SFTE Technical Council continually seeks comments and new content.
Contact edir@sfte.org
Publication Policy
Copyright ©2013 by Society Of Flight Test Engineers
All rights reserved. This Technical Handbook is for the exclusive use of the Society of Flight Test Engineers individual and corporate members. The technical information contained herein may not be reproduced by any other individual or organization in any form without written permission from the Society of Flight Test Engineers. The Society reserves the exclusive right of publication. For further information concerning the publication policy, contact:
Society of Flight Test Engineers
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Lancaster, California 93534 USA
Phone: (661) 949-2095
Fax: (661) 949-2096
http://www.sfte.org
Section Index
| Section | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | General Information |
| 2 | Mathematics |
| 3 | Earth and Atmosphere |
| 4 | Pitot Statics |
| 5 | Aerodynamics |
| 6 | Axis Systems and Transformations |
| 7 | Mass Properties |
| 8 | Motion/Vibration Analysis |
| 9 | Material Strength (Loads) |
| 10 | Reciprocating Engines |
| 11 | Propellers |
| 12 | Fixed-Wing Performance Standardization |
| 13 | Acoustics |
| 14 | Electromagnetic Compatibility |
| 15 | Handling Qualities |
| 16 | Rotary Wing |
| 17 | Gas Turbine Propulsion |
| 18 | Radio Communications |
| 19 | The Electromagnetic Spectrum |