Special Course on Engineering Methods in Aerodynamic Analysis and Design of Aircraft

Lecture notes for the AGARD Fluid Dynamics Panel Special Course on 'Engineering Methods in Aerodynamic Analysis and Design of Aircraft' have been assembled in this report. Proven engineering methods used during conceptual and preliminary design and development of new aircraft concepts are presented. These methods focus on simple computational procedures for conceptual and preliminary design, low level analysis computer codes, and experimental techniques for aircraft performance predictions. The course was aimed at helping train young engineers to appreciate and work with simple engineering tools to enhance the art of cost effective preliminary design of new aircraft.