The use of a computer to obtain flight manual data
By: Chang Whan, Oh
Contributors: Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.). Department of Aeronautics
Publisher: Naval Postgraduate School
Published: 1986
Place of publication: Monterey, California
Language: eng
Format: [electronic resource] /
Number of pages: 87
Subjects: Aeronautics; Flight; Charts, diagrams; Microcomputers; Missions; Fuel; Aircraft; Planning; Computer programs; Calculators; Pilots; Equations; Interpolation
Description: The one thing among many that must be prepared for every flight is the making of a flight plan. Pilots must use charts or graphs from the flight manual to compute the fuel flow that is essential to flight plan. Since this requires many steps of interpolation to compute the specfic conditions that cannot be read directly from flight manual, it is time consuming and increases the probability of making a mistake. This problem obstructs the execution of various mission changes and continuous sorties.  A computer program for personal computer or hand-held calculator is developed to compute the desired fuel flow by modifing the equations for an 'IDEAL' airplane.
Notes: Thesis Advisor(s): Layton, Donald M.

December 1986.

Author(s) subject terms: Natops Flight Manual Drag Index

Description based on title screen as viewed on May 25, 2011.

DTIC Descriptor(s): Flight, Planning, Computer Programs, Aircraft, Graphs, Pilots, Theses, Fuels, Missions, Interpolation, Flow, Microcomputers, Equations, Drag, Manportable Equipment, Hand Held, Manuals, Calculators

Republic of Korea Air Force author.

Thesis (M.S. in Aeronautical Engineering) Naval Postgraduate School, December 1986.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 86).

Approved for public release, distribution unlimited--Cover.

Also available in print.

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