AERODYNAMICS & DESIGN

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Complex aircraft overview supported by high-end computational methods. Combining long-term expertise, market needs and certification requirements. Wide knowledge of the European and American regulations: FAR or CS 23, CS-VLA, LSA,...

AERODYNAMICS

Aircraft conception

  • Overall aircraft external shape conception
  • Design & optimization of the aerodynamic concept
  • Comparatives analyzes: Engines, airfoils,...

Calculations & analysis

  • Flight dynamic model
  • Performance analysis
  • Flying qualities: Stability & control

Computational Fluids dynamics

  • Forces and derivatives
  • Pressure distribution
  • Shape optimization

Loads

  • Flight envelope & characteristics speeds
  • Loads calculation for strength analysis

Certification

  • Development and certification flight tests
  • Certification reports
  • Failures analysis and classification
  • Flight manual, IPC, MM...

Marketing support

  • Mission analysis
  • Operating costs
  • Competitors analysis

DESIGN

Preliminary design

  • Weight breakdown & CG estimation
  • External shape & cabin design
  • Selection of technologies and key partners (engines, avionics,..)
  • Trade-off analysis
  • Development & production costs estimation

Detailed design & analysis

  • Parts & systems design
  • Strength analysis
  • Certification calculations and reports

Aircraft upgrades

  • Review of existing aircraft & proposition of improvements
  • STC

Unconventional design

Drones