Aircraft Design Shortcourse

Aircraft Design: Configuration Layout & Loft
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For Experts and future Experts in Aircraft Configuration Layout

Come take the Advanced Follow-On Course for Dr. Raymer's popular 5-day Aircraft Design Short Course. Developed for those who, like Raymer, actually work in new aircraft configuration layout, this class in configuration Layout and Loft provides an expert's insight into the subject covering topics such as fuselage layout for minimum drag and cost, wing layout for optimal aerodynamics, and the classical lofting methods upon which current practice is based. The class also discusses modern lofting mathematics and includes advice on the best way to use CAD for aircraft concept design. Topics include:

Quickly Getting The Design Started
Configuration Design Graphical Techniques
Wing & Tail Layout Including Airfoil Interpolation & Flat Wrap
Aircraft Lofting Methods & Mathematics
Computer-Aided Configuration Design
Analytical Geometry, Conics, Splines, Fairing, Bsplines, Nurbs, Surface Fitting, Curve Smoothing, & Parametric Surface Patches

(While normally taught over a two-day period with review of critical material from the 5-day class, this class is sometimes presented as a 1-day intensive course. Check the class announcement for specifics.)

DAY ONE

The Profession Of Design
Design Case Study
Required Requirements
Layout: Step By Step
Analytical Geometry For Aircraft Loft
Fuselage Layout & Conics

DAY TWO

Wing / Tail Layout
Landing Gear Layout
Mensuration
Computer Graphics Mathematics
Geometric Representation
Survey Of CAD Programs
Computer-Aided Conceptual Design

NEXT PUBLIC OFFERINGS:
Not currently scheduled for Public Presentation

IN-HOUSE OFFERINGS: Contact Conceptual Research Corporation (310-577-3773) for a price quote and schedule availability.

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