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Aircraft Hydraulic Systems - Fundamentals, Nihad E. Daidzic Sep 2019

Aircraft Hydraulic Systems - Fundamentals, Nihad E. Daidzic

Aviation Department Publications

Aircraft hydraulic systems are essential non-propulsive power systems. Hydraulic power systems are used to power major functional aircraft systems, such as flight controls (primary and secondary), friction braking, nose gear steering, thrust-reversers, operating heavy cargo doors, etc.


Wind Tunnel Measurements And Data Analysis Tutorial, Nihad E. Daidzic Sep 2019

Wind Tunnel Measurements And Data Analysis Tutorial, Nihad E. Daidzic

Aviation Department Publications

This tutorial gives details on processing of raw aerodynamic data measured directly in the wind tunnel on airfoils and wings. Also procedures and equations from the lab report are given and demonstrated how to compute geometric characteristics of wings/airfoils and air data. All numeric results are typically rounded to five significant digits.


Keeping Your Distance: The Science Of Turns-Around-A-Point And Ground Reference Maneuvers, Nihad E. Daidzic Jul 2019

Keeping Your Distance: The Science Of Turns-Around-A-Point And Ground Reference Maneuvers, Nihad E. Daidzic

Aviation Department Publications

Ground reference maneuvers are more important than you may think. Frequently regarded as unimportant or boring, ground reference maneuver training is often limited to a few minutes of flight instructor demonstration and brief student practice.


An Airplane-Helicopter Hybrid Called Racer Is A New Convertiplane Design From Airbus, Nihad E. Daidzic Feb 2018

An Airplane-Helicopter Hybrid Called Racer Is A New Convertiplane Design From Airbus, Nihad E. Daidzic

Aviation Department Publications

Airbus recently unveiled an airplane-hybrid design named Rapid and Cost Efficient Rotorcraft (RACER)...I'll explore the aerodynamics that make such a design possible.


Powered-Lift Aircraft Category: What Is It?, Nihad E. Daidzic Apr 2017

Powered-Lift Aircraft Category: What Is It?, Nihad E. Daidzic

Aviation Department Publications

FAA Safety Seminar (GL1574995) held at Minnesota State University, Mankato at 18:00 CST on Thursday, April 6, 2017.


Find Your Center, Nihad E. Daidzic Apr 2017

Find Your Center, Nihad E. Daidzic

Aviation Department Publications

No abstract provided.


Vtol Hybrids: Tiltrotors Are Gaining Acceptance, Nihad E. Daidzic Jan 2017

Vtol Hybrids: Tiltrotors Are Gaining Acceptance, Nihad E. Daidzic

Aviation Department Publications

No abstract provided.


Aircraft Decelerating And Stopping Systems, Nihad E. Daidzic Nov 2016

Aircraft Decelerating And Stopping Systems, Nihad E. Daidzic

Aviation Department Publications

FAA Safety Seminar (GL1572070) held at Minnesota State University, Mankato Wiecking Center Auditorium at 18:30 CST on Thursday, November 10, 2016.


Brakes, Thrust Reversers, Beta Props, Spoilers And Life Dumps All Help In Deceleration Of Jets And Turboprops, Nihad E. Daidzic Nov 2016

Brakes, Thrust Reversers, Beta Props, Spoilers And Life Dumps All Help In Deceleration Of Jets And Turboprops, Nihad E. Daidzic

Aviation Department Publications

No abstract provided.


T/O Overruns And Veer-Offs On Slippery Runways With Crosswinds, Nihad E. Daidzic Aug 2013

T/O Overruns And Veer-Offs On Slippery Runways With Crosswinds, Nihad E. Daidzic

Aviation Department Publications

No abstract provided.


Fadec Advances Allow Better Engine Performance, Nihad E. Daidzic Mar 2012

Fadec Advances Allow Better Engine Performance, Nihad E. Daidzic

Aviation Department Publications

No abstract provided.


Dealing With Contaminated Runways, Nihad E. Daidzic Feb 2011

Dealing With Contaminated Runways, Nihad E. Daidzic

Aviation Department Publications

No abstract provided.


Avoiding Aircraft Icing Accidents, Nihad E. Daidzic Oct 2009

Avoiding Aircraft Icing Accidents, Nihad E. Daidzic

Aviation Department Publications

No abstract provided.


Aircraft Landing Operations On Contaminated Runways, Nihad E. Daidzic Apr 2009

Aircraft Landing Operations On Contaminated Runways, Nihad E. Daidzic

Aviation Department Publications

No abstract provided.


Raising The Dead, Nihad E. Daidzic Aug 2008

Raising The Dead, Nihad E. Daidzic

Aviation Department Publications

No abstract provided.